A Rivian-backed startup developing small electric vehicles was valued at $1 billion in a new investment from Greenoaks Capital, according to people familiar with the matter.
July 8, 2025Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
EIA Trims Forecast for 2025 US Crude Oil Output
The latest production forecast for this year represents a drop of about 50,000 barrels a day from the Energy Information Administration’s previous projections in June.
July 8, 2025Amazon's Seller Pricing Limits Face Canadian Review
Canada’s competition watchdog secured a court order to help its investigation into whether Amazon is abusing its dominant retail position in the market.
July 8, 2025Trump Says Powell Should Resign if He Misled Congress
“Then he should resign immediately,” Trump said when asked about the allegations that Powell mischaracterized details about renovations at the Fed’s headquarters.
July 8, 2025Walmart: New Maryland Hub to Fill 100,000 Prescriptions a Day
Robots and dynamic weighing systems will help fill 100,000 prescriptions per day for shipments to 16 states and Washington, D.C. Story by Noel Fletcher. Â
July 8, 2025Trump to Impose 50% Copper Tariff, Delay Drug Duties
“I believe the tariff on copper we’re going to make it 50%,” President Donald Trump said when asked by a reporter what the rate on those products would be.
July 8, 2025Ford Battery Plant Clears Hurdle With Tax Credit Win
A spokesperson said the Michigan facility is on schedule to open next year and will ultimately employ 1,700 workers as the company had projected when it downsized the project in late 2023.
July 8, 2025Lucid Sets Record 749-Mile Run Off Single Charge
An electric car by U.S. manufacturer Lucid has broken the record for the longest journey off a single charge, traveling 749 miles from St. Moritz to Munich.
July 8, 2025Wabtec to Buy Wheel Sensor Maker in $790 Million Deal
Fresh off its $1.78 billion acquisition of an inspection technology firm, Wabtec said July 7 that it is buying Austrian wheel sensor maker Frauscher Sensor Technology Group.
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