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Trump, Xi May Hold 4 Meetings in 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent鈥檚 comments come after Trump and Xi spoke on Nov. 24, their first conversation since the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, in October.

November 25, 2025
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From Skepticism to Results: How iQ-Cruise Empowers Drivers

This exclusive report features insights from Eaton's Tim Bauer on how predictive cruise control increases driver speeds and earnings, delivers 7.9% fuel savings and builds trust through responsive feedback systems. Discover the coaching strategies that turn ADAS skepticism into measurable fleet performance gains.

November 25, 2025
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A Lifeline for Nikola Truck Owners, Fuel Cell Technology?

2025 was largely a dark year for hydrogen fuel cell electric rigs in the U.S, but a small group of equipment, fuel and truck suppliers are striving for a brighter future.

November 24, 2025
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Trump Reviews Nvidia鈥檚 Bid to Sell Chips to China

President Trump is hearing from 鈥渓ots of different advisers鈥 in deciding on the exports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, noting that Trump understands China's Xi Jinping 鈥渢he best.鈥

November 24, 2025
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Amazon Data Center Count Surges Past 900 Sites

Documents shine a light on Amazon鈥檚 cloud computing operations at a time when investors are keen for insights into whether AWS has sufficient capacity to meet the enormous demands of AI.

November 24, 2025
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Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes

Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.

November 21, 2025
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Tech Partnerships Highlighted at Trimble Media Day

Triumph, Motorcity Systems and Corcentric outlined technology integrations during a Nov. 17 media day event at Trimble鈥檚 Insight 2025 tech conference.

November 21, 2025
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Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations

Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet鈥檚 needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.

November 21, 2025
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Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors

The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.

November 21, 2025
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Trump鈥檚 Energy Department Revamp Removes Clean Energy Offices

The Trump administration is eliminating Energy Department offices focused on clean energy and renewables, including an office that conducted research into plug-in electric trucks.

November 20, 2025

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