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Rivian Cuts 1% of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs

Electric vehicle upstart Rivian, which recently put on pause plans to build a Georgia factory, said in mid-April it is laying off more workers as it cuts costs to buttress its balance sheet.

April 19, 2024

Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth

The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.

April 18, 2024

Obscure Energy Calculation Could Speed Up EV Future

WASHINGTON — Overshadowed by the tailpipe emissions rule, the Department of Energy finalized changes to a calculation that could impact automakers’ ability to sell gas-powered vehicles.

April 9, 2024

Stellantis CEO Says EV Battery Weight Must Be Halved

The weight of electric vehicles batteries should be halved over the next decade in order to make the cars more efficient and environmentally friendly, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said.

April 4, 2024

VW to Test Driverless ID Buzz Van With Passengers on Board

HANOVER, Germany — Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is to test its self-driving ID Buzz AD electric van for the first time under realistic conditions and with passengers on board.

March 22, 2024

Lincoln Focuses on Digital Technology Over Electrification

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — While other small, premium brands have rushed toward high-tech, all-electric drivetrains, Lincoln is taking a different road.

March 22, 2024

Pittsburgh Tech Investment Soars, Spurred by AV Firms

Pittsburgh tech companies raised just over $3 billion in funding last year, led by landmark investments in autonomous vehicle startups like Aurora and Stack AV.

March 21, 2024

DoorDash Uses Alphabet’s Wing to Test Drone Delivery in US

DoorDash is testing drone delivery in the U.S. after expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s autonomous drone delivery service Wing.

March 21, 2024

Hight Logistics to Use EVs for Micromobility Company Lime

When the next shipment of Lime electric bikes or scooters arrives at the Port of Los Angeles this month, it will be delivered to a distribution center on an electric truck.

March 18, 2024

San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat

The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

March 12, 2024