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Vertical Cold Storage Opens Facility in Kansas City

Vertical Cold Storage opened a Kansas City multimodal distribution site, the company said Jan. 7.

January 7, 2025
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Honda to Begin US EV Production With Ohio-Built 0 Series

The Japanese carmaker displayed the near-production models of its 0 Series sedan and mid-size SUV at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 7.

January 7, 2025
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Ford Recalls 295,000 Diesel Trucks Over Fuel Pump Issue

Several makes and models of Ford trucks have been recalled over possibly a defective fuel pump that can cause a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash.

January 7, 2025
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BlueGrace Acquires FreightCenter in Logistics Tech Push

BlueGrace Logistics has acquired online transportation services provider FreightCenter in a move it said will expand its customer base and enhance logistics services.

January 7, 2025
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California Gets $122 Million to Build EV Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded California $122.9 million to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles, including heavy trucks.

January 7, 2025
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Chinese Companies Protest US Listings as Linked to Military

HONG KONG — The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies to a list of companies it says have ties to China’s military, prompting some to protest.

January 7, 2025
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Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs

A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.

January 7, 2025
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Aurora Partners With Nvidia, Continental on Driverless Trucks

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Autonomous tech company Aurora announced a long-term strategic partnership with Continental and Nvidia to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by Nvidia Drive.

January 7, 2025
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Clarios Secures First OEM Deal for Supercapacitor Offering

LAS VEGAS — Battery technology company Clarios secured its first contract with an automotive manufacturer to supply its supercapacitors, the company announced Jan. 5.

January 7, 2025
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Nippon Steel Stands Firm on a US Steel Takeover

TOKYO — Nippon Steel was standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto said after President Joe Biden blocked the steelmaker’s move.

January 7, 2025