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Autonomous Truck Firm Plus to Go Public Via Churchill SPAC

Teaming up with the SPAC controlled by former investment banker Michael Klein will put a valuation of $1.2 billion on Plus. The combined entity will be known as PlusAI.

June 11, 2025
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Musk Moves Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch ā€˜Tentatively’ to June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is ā€œtentativelyā€ set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

June 11, 2025
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Trump: US Gets Rare Earth Minerals From China in 'Done' Deal

President Donald Trump announced June 11 that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%.

June 11, 2025
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Steel Tariff Talks Between US, Mexico Nearing Resolution

Under its current terms, the deal would allow U.S. buyers to import Mexican steel duty-free as long as they kept total shipments below a level based on historical trade volumes.

June 10, 2025
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FMCSA Seeks Input to Revamp Consumer Complaint Database

FMCSAĀ  is seeking public input about its planned revision to the National Consumer Complaint Database that handles complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies.

June 10, 2025
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UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare

In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is ā€œworking toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity byā€ June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.

June 10, 2025
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Senate Decision Could Affect Billions in Hydrogen Deals

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for hydrogen production that would be scrapped under the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House, key Republicans said.

June 10, 2025
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Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo

Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that it’s close to launching its robotaxi service there.

June 10, 2025
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Watch: Buyers Line Up for Nikola’s Remaining Inventory

Site visits are set to start for potential buyers of Nikola’s remaining assets in the coming days, said Vince Lorenz, Nations Capital director of fleet and valuations. Ā 

June 10, 2025
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Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking

Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.

June 10, 2025