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Daimler Truck Takes Chinese JV Write-Down, Cites Weak Sales

Daimler Truck will take a writedown on the value of its Chinese joint venture due to a persistently weak market in Asia鈥檚 largest economy, the German truck manufacturer said July 16.

July 17, 2024
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

Trump Assassination Attempt Inquiry Adds to Congress' Agenda

Investigations into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump will contribute to an already jam-packed summer agenda on Capitol Hill.

July 17, 2024
BusinessEquipment

June Medium-Duty Sales Decline 9% Year-Over-Year

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined year-over-year in June, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

July 17, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

Alternative Powertrain Might Unlock US EV Market

An alternative vehicle powertrain called an EREV that鈥檚 booming in China might hold the answer to encouraging Americans to adopt electric cars and trucks.

July 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTCA

Port of Baltimore Terminal to Have $1.54B Impact, Study Finds

The planned Sparrows Point terminal is expected to transform Maryland鈥檚 economy over a decade, generating more than 8,000聽 jobs and adding $1.54 billion a year in economic impact.

July 17, 2024
GovernmentSafety

House T&I Committee to Meet on Rail Safety

An in-depth examination of nationwide freight rail policy is on a House committee鈥檚 agenda before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess.

July 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

NHTSA Denies Petition for Rear Underride Guard Improvements

NHTSA has denied a petition from four individuals asking it to further toughen existing U.S. rear underride guard requirements to a level beyond the strict levels in place in Canada.

July 17, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Sodium-Ion Battery Startup Peak Sparks Lithium Alternative

Startup Peak Energy received $55 million in funding to scale up production of sodium-ion batteries that the company is positioning as an alternative to lithium-ion technology.

July 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Biden Administration Grants $5 Billion for Aging Bridges

Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced July 17 by President Joe Biden鈥檚 administration.

July 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

FMCSA, NHTSA Delay Posting of Significant Rulemakings

Regulators are delaying until 2025 a supplemental heavy-duty truck speed limiter proposed rule, an automatic emergency braking final rule and a proposed new truck driver seizure standard.

July 16, 2024

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