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BusinessTechnology

Penske Truck Leasing Eyes Up to 80% of Power From Solar

The first facility with a rooftop solar installation, in Illinois, is now operational. Solar panels installed there are expected to generate roughly 80% of the building’s energy needs.

November 21, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Canada’s Provincial Leaders Want Bilateral Trade Deal With US

TORONTO — Canada’s provincial leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

November 21, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

November 21, 2024
BusinessEquipment

October Trailer Orders Drop 52% From Last Year

The only year-over-year increase this year was a 37% rise in April, but that bright spot came after six months of unfavorable year-over-year comparisons and has now been followed by six more.

November 21, 2024
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Hess Toy Truck Marks 60th Anniversary

This holiday season brings a milestone for the Hess toy truck in the form of its 60th anniversary.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber Said to Be in Talks to Invest in US IPO of Pony AI

Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AI’s U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Tesla Slow to Make Its Chargers Accessible to Other EVs

Tesla promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging “walled garden” two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs. 

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Hexagon Doubles Natural Gas System Output With Plant Move

Hexagon Agility opened an assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., on Nov. 21, a move designed to double the natural gas fuel system supplier’s production capacity, it said.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

November 20, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulations Take Effect

The DOT has new requirements for workplace drug and alcohol test procedures, plus another forcing states to check truck driver records in its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

November 20, 2024