DETROIT â BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. startup making electric delivery vehicles, said Nov. 18 that Merchants Fleet is planning to expand its purchase order to receive a total of 18,000 BrightDrop EVs.
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Texas, Midwest at Risk of Blackouts if Winter Brings Deep Freeze
Power grids from Texas to the Midwest are at risk of blackouts if a prolonged deep freeze sets in this winter, regulators warned Nov. 18.
November 18, 2021Russian Fleet Heading to New York May Help Ease Diesel Pain
A fleet of tankers laden with Russian diesel heading to the U.S. East Coast may help to alleviate the most expensive retail prices for the fuel in seven years.
November 18, 2021Electric Vehicles Rank Low in Consumer Reports Reliability Study
Electric vehicles fare poorly in the latest reliability study from Consumer Reports, with Tesla Inc. and its battery-powered lineup finishing second-to-last for the second straight year. Only Ford Motor Co.âs Lincoln division was worse, the publisher said Nov. 18.
November 18, 2021Biden Pushes Electric Vehicle Chargers, Infrastructure
DETROIT â President Joe Biden punched the accelerator on a battery-powered Hummer on Nov. 17, causing the wheels to squeal and the truck to jet forward as he tried to drive the country toward an electric vehicle future.
November 17, 2021Tapping US Oil Reserve Would Have âShort-Livedâ Impact, EIA Says
Releasing oil from the U.S. governmentâs strategic reserve would have a âshort-livedâ impact on soaring fuel prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
November 16, 2021October Classes 4-7 Sales Stall
U.S. retail sales in October of Class 4 through Class 7 medium-duty commercial vehicles were almost flat compared with a year earlier at just above 21,000, WardsAuto .com reported.
November 16, 2021Rivian Leaps Past Volkswagenâs Valuation Amid EV Mania
A searing five-day rally in the shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. has led the electric truck startup to more than double in value since last weekâs trading debut, with its market capitalization now surpassing Volkswagen AG.
November 16, 2021Biden Could Revisit Renewable Fuel Mandate for Price Relief
As U.S. President Joe Biden weighs alternatives to lower fuel prices, one move that could bring immediate relief at the pumps is sparking debate: adjusting the Bush-era renewable fuel mandate.
November 15, 2021Oil and Gas Leases on Hold in New Mexicoâs Chaco Park
New oil and gas leasing within 10 miles of Chaco Culture National Historical Park will be prohibited for the next two years as officials consider a proposal to withdraw federal land in the area from development for a 20-year period, the U.S. Department of Interior said Nov. 15.
November 15, 2021