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Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service鈥檚 expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

March 25, 2025
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Daimler Truck Ramps Up Testing of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Daimler Truck鈥檚 heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck ambitions took another step forward in recent weeks, as testing of the prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck ramped up.

March 24, 2025
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US Postmaster General DeJoy Resigns as Deputy Takes Over

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned, hastening his previously announced departure as the nation鈥檚 postal agency looks to stem financial losses and overhaul its operations.

March 24, 2025
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Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations

President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days 鈥 and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week鈥檚 鈥渞eciprocal鈥 tariffs.

March 24, 2025
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Business: Truck Tonnage Rises 3% in February, Signaling Recovery

American Trucking Associations' freight volume index posts second straight year-over-year gain. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said, "Growing optimism for the truck freight market after a two-year recession.鈥澛 聽

March 24, 2025
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Costello Warns That Port Fee Plan Could Upend Supply Chain

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello points to two international issues that could upend supply chains: a U.S. plan for fees on Chinese-built ships and "cabotage."

March 24, 2025
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US Extends Chevron鈥檚 Deadline to Wrap Up Venezuela Operation

The Trump administration extended Chevron鈥檚 deadline through May 27 to halt its operations in Venezuela, following lobbying efforts by the Texas-based oil giant.

March 24, 2025
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Trump: Nations That Buy Venezuelan Oil Will Face 25% Tariff

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump said he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the country itself.

March 24, 2025
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NYC Congestion Pricing Raises $52M Amid Trump Backlash

New York City鈥檚 congestion pricing raised about $52 million in toll revenue in February as President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul remain in a standoff over his bid to end the program.

March 24, 2025
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Freight Trains to Resume Asheville Routes After Hurricane

Norfolk Southern says it expects to reopen its freight railroad line between Asheville and Tennessee by the end of March, six months after Hurricane Helene.

March 24, 2025