Texas has awarded a total of $617,490 to two Texas colleges to train some 660 students to become heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
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NHTSA Investigates Ford Crashes Involving Blue Cruise
DETROIT — Two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.
April 29, 2024Commercial Hydrogen Fueling Station to Open in California
OAKLAND, Calif. — FirstElement Fuel will open what it is calling the world’s first heavy-duty high-flow hydrogen fueling facility to the public in May.Â
April 26, 2024NHTSA Investigates Whether Tesla Autopilot Recall Did Enough
DETROIT— The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
April 26, 2024Liquid Hydrogen Fast-Fill Pumps Promise Speedy Fueling Times
OAKLAND, Calif. — Hydrogen fuel cell technology holds significant promise for over-the-road trucking applications, but refueling with hydrogen can be complex, experts said at an event.
April 25, 2024FMCSA Plans to Revamp Registration Process
Federal trucking regulators are in the early stages of developing a new online registration process aimed at reducing fraud and improving transparency and efficiency.
April 25, 2024Micron Clinches Up to $13.6 Billion in US Grants, Loans
The U.S. plans to award Micron Technology Inc. $6.1 billion in grants and as much as $7.5 billion in loans to help the memory-chip maker build new American factories.
April 25, 2024Hertz Reports $392 Million Loss
Hertz reported a loss that was nearly three times worse than analysts expected as it accelerated sales of electric vehicles to reduce its fleet of Tesla models that have weighed on profits.
April 25, 2024Amazon Web Services to Build Data Center in Northern Indiana
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. — Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in northern Indiana that will create at least 1,000 new jobs, state and company officials announced.
April 25, 2024As Q1 Profit Falls 55%, Tesla to Focus on Cheaper Vehicles
Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55%, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading April 23 as the company said it would accelerate production of more affordable vehicles.
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