A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible.Â
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Rivian Unveils AI Chip for Automated Driving, Ditches Nvidia
The automaker will equip its upcoming R2 sport utility vehicles with Rivian Autonomy Processor 1 chips and a new lidar sensor. TSMC will produce the chips.
December 11, 2025Kenworth, Peterbilt Add to Battery-Electric Lineups
Kenworth and Peterbilt continue to build out their battery-electric tractor and truck portfolios, launching three new models each Dec. 9.
December 10, 20256 Nations Challenge EU’s Combustion Car Deadline
“We can and we must pursue our climatic goal in an effective way, while not killing our competitiveness in the meanwhile since there is nothing green in an industrial desert,” EU leaders said.
December 5, 2025Trump Administration Pushes Major Cut to MPG Standards
Trump’s proposal represents a win for the auto and oil industries that argued the requirements pushed the bounds of available technology for getting more miles out of each gallon of fuel.
December 3, 2025Electric Plane Maker Beta Wins Wall Street Support After IPO
Beta is “akin to a young Tesla, but with a more attractive end market of aerospace, which has higher barriers to entry than autos,” said Morgan Stanley analysts in a note.
December 1, 2025VW Is Reviving Scout to Be Mostly Hybrids Rather Than EVs
More than eight out of 10 consumers who put down a $100 reservation on a Scout have selected plug-in hybrid versions over EVs.
December 1, 2025Proterra Upbeat on Battery-Electric Demand Prospects
Proterra debuted its upgraded battery pack, the H2-23, in April, specifically targeting it for the Class 8 truck market and other demanding commercial applications.
November 26, 2025Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Firm Redwood Cuts Dozens
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling firm, Redwood Materials, cut dozens of jobs as the startup scales back some of its ambitious projects.
November 25, 2025Daimler Truck’s Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network
Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.
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