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Pair Charged With Smuggling Truck Emission Override Systems

A father and son have been accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks into Central Washington and selling them online for $74 million.

November 8, 2024
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TxDOT Campaign to End Traffic Deaths Focuses on Permian Basin

ODESSA 鈥 The Texas Department of Transportation announced a statewide public campaign to end fatalities on Texas roadways.

November 8, 2024
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Port of Houston Gets $3M EPA Grant for Climate Planning

The Port of Houston Authority received a $3 million grant through the EPA鈥檚 Clean Ports program as part of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris鈥 Investing in America agenda.

November 8, 2024
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Tesla Cybertruck Leases Start at $999 a Month

Tesla Inc. is now offering the option to lease its polarizing Cybertruck, with prices starting at $999 a month.

November 8, 2024
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Geely Seeks 2 Billion-Euro Loan to Refinance Volvo Truck Deal

Geely Holding Group is in talks with banks for a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB in 2018, according to people familiar with the matter.

November 8, 2024
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Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support fleet operations.

November 8, 2024
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Rivian Sticks to Q4 Profit Goal Despite Production Setback

The company is on track to meet the closely watched target thanks to a higher mix of premium models boosting revenue per vehicle sold and sales of regulatory credits.

November 7, 2024
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Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.

November 7, 2024
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Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump

Newsom鈥檚 office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to 鈥淭rump-proof鈥 California鈥檚 state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
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Fed Cuts Rates Again to Support Economic Growth

Officials voted unanimously to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The adjustment follows a larger, half-point cut in September.

November 7, 2024

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