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Nikola Gets First Sell Rating

Nikola Corp. got its first sell-equivalent rating, with the electric-vehicle startup downgraded to underperform from neutral at Wedbush, citing the loss of a driving force in founder Trevor Milton’s departure, and the threat posed to hydrogen fuel’s appeal by Tesla Inc.’s “eye-popping battery innovations.â€

September 24, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Jobless Claims Remain Elevated in Choppy Recovery

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits were little changed last week, contrasting with estimates for a decline and highlighting an economic recovery that’s coming in fits and starts.

September 24, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Daimler Will Retool Century-Old Engine Plants in Electric Shift

Daimler AG has entered discussions with its powerful German labor unions to convert key engine and transmission factories for the electric-car era.

September 24, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

House Republicans Unveil NEPA Reform Bill

Legislation aimed at updating the environmental review process related to infrastructure projects recently was introduced by House Republicans.

September 23, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Study Outlines Current, Future 3PL Trends

Third-party logistics companies are facing a changing environment and an evolving relationship with shippers, according to a new study.

September 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Self-Driving Car Bill Reintroduced in House Minus Biggest Backer

Legislation that would allow carmakers to sell as many as 100,000 self-driving vehicles per year in the U.S. is being reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, but one of its biggest cheerleaders is staying on the sidelines until next year.

September 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ASCE Report: Underfunded Infrastructure Will Seriously Impact Economy

Failure to properly invest in the nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will inflict significant negative consequences on the economy, according to preliminary findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

September 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

California Aims to End Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars, Trucks by 2035

California will aim to halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sept. 23, a move he says would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state.

September 23, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

VW Aims to Turn Legions of SUV Buyers Into Electric Converts

Volkswagen AG is setting a high bar for the first electric vehicle it will build around the globe.

September 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Pares Gains as Stocks Slip on Fed Warnings on Economy

Oil pared its advance Sept. 23 as stocks fell on the latest warnings from Federal Reserve officials about the economic outlook due to the coronavirus.

September 23, 2020