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California Pollution Rule Aimed at Logistics Upheld by Judge

A judge has denied a challenge to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's landmark rule intended to clear Southern California skies of exhaust tied to the logistics industry.

December 20, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Research Shows Tesla’s Autopilot Tech Fix May Also Be Flawed

Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million of its vehicles — an effort to have drivers who use Autopilot pay closer attention to the road — relies on tech that research shows may not work as intended.

December 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Toyota Unit Daihatsu Suspends Shipments Over Safety Cheating

Toyota Motor Corp. said Dec. 20 its subsidiary Daihatsu will suspend shipments of all its vehicles in a safety scandal after an investigation found improper testing involving 64 models.

December 20, 2023
BusinessLogistics

C.H. Robinson’s CEO Sees Freight Rebound in Second Half of 2024

C.H. Robinson Worldwide expects the freight recession will linger into next year, but sees a recovery taking hold in the second half of 2024.

December 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost

California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.

December 19, 2023
BusinessFuelAutonomous

Tesla Analysts Eyeing EV Slowdown Turn More Cautious on 2024

Wall Street’s outlook on Tesla Inc. is darkening rapidly, with at least two analysts turning more cautious on the electric vehicle maker in as many days.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal Freight

Red Sea Chaos Has Shippers Bracing for Weeks Without Route

The global shipping industry is bracing for the prospect of living without its most important trade route for weeks.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

On Regulation Front, 2023 Was a Year of Wins and Losses

Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and more.

December 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Rivian Chooses Construction Firm for Georgia EV Factory

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Dec. 19 it has chosen the construction firm to build its planned $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.

December 19, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Can Help Shape EV Future in EPRI Collaborative

Trucking companies are being encouraged by the Electric Power Research Institute to seek its help preparing for the electrification of heavy trucks.

December 19, 2023

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