Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced a partnership with Luminar Technologies Inc. to equip Embark’s truck fleet with Luminar’s long-range lidar.
November 5, 2021Transportation Technology News
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Navistar Adds Fleetrite Aftermarket Retail Stores
Navistar Inc. announced its Fleetrite all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts segment opened five more retail locations.
November 5, 2021Sensata Adds EV Charging Products
Sensata Technologies announced new custom-designed high-voltage junction box solutions for charging commercial electric vehicles.
November 5, 2021DOE Provides $128 Million for Electrified Truck Development
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing funding to five original equipment manufacturers as part of its SuperTruck 3 initiative.
November 5, 2021Shipping Firms Seek Investments in Technology to Cut Emissions
GLASGOW, Scotland — Major shipping companies on Nov. 5 called for governments to put more money into researching and developing cleaner technologies to help the industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
November 5, 2021UPS, TuSimple Expand Partnership
UPS and TuSimple plan to expand their relationship by adding routes where TuSimple will move cargo in autonomous Class 8 trucks in the southeastern and western U.S.
November 4, 2021Truckers Exempt From Vaccine Mandate, Labor Secretary Says
Truck drivers traveling alone in their cabs are exempt from a new interim final rule mandating that employees for large private companies get COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a statement by U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.
November 4, 2021Nikola Expects $125 Million Penalty From SEC
Hydrogen-electric fuel truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. said it took a $125 million charge in the third quarter as it expects to use that money as part of a possible negotiated settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concerning allegations the company’s founder, Trevor Milton, defrauded investors.
November 4, 2021CVG Fights Headwinds to Improve Net Income, Revenue
CVG, whose business segments include commercial vehicle seating and electrical systems, reported increased net income and revenue for the third quarter as it continued to diversify its customer base.
November 3, 2021ERoad Introduces Stand-Alone Dash Camera
Trucking technology supplier ERoad has expanded its video telematics product line with the ERoad Clarity Solo Dashcam.
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