Tesla Inc. pushed back first deliveries of its Semi commercial tractor into next year, making the truck two years behind its original schedule.
May 5, 2020Transportation Technology News
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Tesla Delays First Deliveries of Electric Semi to 2021
Uber Eats Drops Service in Seven Countries
Uber Technologies Inc. took steps to stem losses in its international businesses May 4 as the company rushes to adapt to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 4, 2020J.B. Hunt Supports Social Distancing With Electronic Bill of Lading Feature
J.B. Hunt Transport Services launched an electronic bill of lading feature in order to assist in promoting social distancing, the company announced May 1.
May 4, 2020Railroads on Track to Meet PTC Deadline, GAO Reports
A sense of optimism about the ability to fully implement automatic braking systems prior to a Dec. 31 deadline is shared by the country’s rail operators, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
May 1, 2020TuSimple Fills Senior-Level Posts With Executives From UPS, Walmart
Autonomous trucking technology developer TuSimple has tapped industry veterans from UPS Inc. and Walmart to fill senior positions.
April 30, 2020Volvo Turns 3D Printers From Making Truck Parts to Face Shields
Emmanuel Fargeon has been 3D printing truck parts for Volvo for 23 years, but he never imagined he’d be creating personal protective equipment on one.
April 30, 2020EPA, NHTSA Can Regulate Trailer Emissions, Agencies’ Attorneys Say
The Department of Justice has filed a legal document with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia supporting federal regulators’ authority to enforce an Obama-era greenhouse gas emissions rule to include first-ever federal regulation of greenhouse gases and fuel efficiency for trailers.
April 30, 2020Elon Musk Presses for US to Reopen Ahead of Tesla Earnings Report
Tesla Inc. shares have soared in spite of production shutdowns, likely demand disruptions and uncertainty about how soon the electric-car maker can restore more-normal operations.
April 29, 2020Ford, Rivian Put Plans for Electric Lincoln on Back Burner
Ford and Rivian put their plans on ice to jointly develop a Lincoln-brand electric vehicle, a Lincoln spokeswoman confirmed April 28.
April 29, 2020Self-Driving Startups Work Through Health Crisis
Just like the rest of the industry, trucking companies working to commercialize autonomous heavy-duty trucks are adapting to the uncertainties and disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
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