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BusinessFuel

Oil Futures Fall 7.5%, Largest Decline Since September

Oil was the biggest loser in a broad market selloff after OPEC+ agreed to boost crude supply as a resurgent virus shook investor confidence in the global economic recovery.

July 19, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Haldex Reports Higher Earnings, Revenue as Markets Rebound

Braking and air suspension systems provider Haldex reported positive net income and a 30% gain in revenue for the second quarter, ended June 30.

July 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Deadline

Senate Republicans in bipartisan talks on a $579 billion infrastructure deal are warning Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that if he goes through with a July 21 vote to start debate on the plan he won’t have their support and his attempt to enforce a deadline will fail.

July 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Wisconsin Issues $160 Million in Transportation Aid to Local Agencies

Wisconsin officials recently announced the distribution of $160.2 million in financial assistance for transportation purposes to municipalities across the state.

July 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Indiana Gives Utilities $5.5 Million to Build EV Charging Network

If you build it, they will come. At least that’s what the state of Indiana and its utilities are hoping for when it comes to charging stations and electric vehicles.

July 19, 2021
BusinessTechnology

ERoad to Acquire Coretex

The transportation safety technology company EROAD said it entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Coretex Limited.

July 19, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Chevron, Cummins Look to Partner on Hydrogen

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron Products Co. division, and Cummins Inc. announced a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.

July 19, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GM Announces Ultium Charge 360

General Motors announced its Ultium Charge 360 fleet-charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.

July 19, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Uber Ramps Up On-Demand Grocery Expansion

Uber Technologies Inc. is accelerating its Uber Eats on-demand grocery delivery service in the U.S., more than doubling the cities where it’s available and partnering with a major grocer as the pandemic-fueled delivery competition heats up.

July 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Yokohama Tire Announces New Posts for Sales Executives

Yokohama Tire Corp. President Jeff Barna announced two executive management changes.

July 19, 2021