China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. on Oct. 24 unveiled a new battery designed for hybrid vehicles in an effort to wean more drivers off gasoline-guzzling cars.
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China’s CATL Unveils Battery Designed for Hybrid Vehicles
Tesla Stock Rises After Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
The company on Oct. 23 reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter, above the average analyst estimate.
October 23, 2024Tesla’s Shrinking Margins Put Pressure on Upcoming Earnings
Shares of the Elon Musk-led company have fallen 12% this year through Oct. 22, while all of its Big Tech peers have advanced.
October 23, 2024Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina
The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.
October 23, 2024NACFE: Early Electric TRUs Show Promise; Struggle With Costs
The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFE’s first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.
October 23, 2024Hyundai Testing Novel Hydrogen Production
Hyundai’s plant in Georgia has been running its internal logistics operations using hydrogen and the automaker has been testing domestic production of the fuel using biogas from food scraps.
October 23, 2024FAA Issues Rule That Moves Air Taxis Closer to Takeoff
Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Oct. 22 by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
October 23, 2024Carriers Feel Insurance Premium Pinch as Cargo Theft Climbs
When it comes to cargo theft, thieves can — and do — steal anything. As more cargo goes missing, insurance premiums for policies to cover the losses start edging higher.
October 22, 2024West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade
The goal is for the state to use technology to lower weather-related vehicle crashes in West Virginia by warning drivers with real-time alerts about dangerous roadway conditions.
October 22, 2024Litigants Allege EPA Cannot Legally Mandate Electric Trucks
EPA lacks legal authority to mandate electric vehicles, according to a court brief filed by a coalition of 24 states and various economic interests seeking federal appellate court review.
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