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Rivian Puts Georgia Factory Plans on Pause

Rivian Automotive is pausing plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric vehicle.

March 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Clarience Adds Safe Fleet to Its Trailer Solutions Lineup

NEW ORLEANS — Clarience Technologies detailed how the addition of video safety system provider Safe Fleet will enhance its Fus1on fleet data platform.

March 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Showcases Redesigned VNL Publicly for First Time

NEW ORLEANS — Volvo Trucks North America in the first public showcase of its redesigned Volvo VNL tractor outlined the aerodynamic improvements the new truck offers over its predecessor.

March 7, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Show Second Straight Gain in February

North American Class 8 truck orders increased year-over-year for the second month in a row during February, according to ACT Research.

March 7, 2024
BusinessFuel

Exxon Move May Delay Chevron-Hess Merger

Hess Corp. signaled its $53 billion agreement to be bought by Chevron Corp. may be delayed after ExxonMobil filed for arbitration to preserve its rights to a massive oil discovery off Guyana.

March 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

SuperTruck Project Propels Real-World Gains, OEMs Say

NEW ORLEANS — Participants in the SuperTruck program detailed how the initiative has propelled development of technologies that advance efficiency improvements for everyday trucks.

March 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Truckers Hail New FMC Rule on Overseas Container Fees

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final ruling to simplify international container billing practices in a move hailed by truckers.

March 7, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Continental Faces Tough Auto Unit Overhaul in Slowing Market

Continental AG declined as the company embarks on a deep overhaul of its underperforming auto components business in a slowing vehicle market.

March 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

25 States File Suit to Block EPA Rule on Soot Pollution

WASHINGTON — A new EPA rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution faced a barrage of legal challenges March 6, as 25 Republican-led states filed lawsuits seeking to block it.

March 6, 2024
Government

House Passes $460 Billion Spending Package

WASHINGTON — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills March 6 that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year.

March 6, 2024

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