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Bosch to Supply Air Compressors to Cellcentric

Bosch announced it signed a long-term agreement to supply electric air compressors with integrated power electronics to Cellcentric, a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group AB focused on developing hydrogen fuel cell systems.

June 18, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Xos Forms Powertrain Division

Electric truck manufacturer Xos Inc. announced it established a new powertrain division called Powered by Xos.

June 18, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousTop 100TCA

FedEx to Test Nuro Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — FedEx Corp. announced June 15 that it has partnered with Nuro, one of the nation’s leading autonomous vehicle companies, to test the use of driverless vehicles for multistop and appointment-based deliveries in Houston.

June 18, 2021
BusinessFuel

After Blowing $300 Billion, US Shale Finally Makes Money

After years of booms and busts that produced astronomical losses along with a whole lot of oil, the fracking industry seems to have found a sweet spot. It’s poised to generate more than $30 billion of free cash this year.

June 18, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50Top 100

XPO Announces GXO’s $800 Million Notes Offering

XPO Logistics' upcoming spinoff, GXO Logistics, has priced an offering of $800 million on investments notes with registration rights, the company announced June 17.

June 18, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Auto Show Back in Detroit Next Year

DETROIT — The head of Detroit’s big international auto show says it will return to the Motor City next year, but with smaller indoor displays and more emphasis on experiencing vehicles and technology outside.

June 18, 2021
Business

Ford Sees Improved Q2 Outlook

Ford’s second-quarter outlook is improving, with large numbers of customers making reservations for four of its new vehicles.

June 18, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

In Reversal, Lordstown Motors Says It Has No Firm Truck Orders

TOLEDO, Ohio — Struggling electric truck maker Lordstown Motors said June 17 it doesn’t have any firm orders for its vehicles, just days after its president said the company had enough to maintain production through 2022.

June 18, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Attorney Danny Keating Pleads Guilty in Staged Accidents With Trucks

New Orleans attorney Danny Patrick Keating Jr., charged last year for his participation in 31 illegal staged accidents, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

June 17, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Buttigieg Pushes Transportation Budget Amid Infrastructure Talks

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on senators to fund big-ticket transportation programs as congressional leaders continue to craft comprehensive infrastructure policy measures and prepare to consider a multiyear highway bill.

June 17, 2021