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Nikola Overcomes Founder’s Opposition to Approve New Shares

Nikola Corp. shareholders approved a measure to issue new shares to potentially raise capital, a move that founder and former chair Trevor Milton had opposed.

August 3, 2022
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Volvo Plans to Make Its Own Batteries in Electric Truck Shift

Volvo AB plans to build a ā€œlarge-scaleā€ battery plant in Sweden to meet an expected surge in demand for electric trucks and buses.

August 3, 2022
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Cummins in Q2 Notches Highest-Ever Quarterly Revenue

Cummins Inc. in Q2 posted all-time record quarterly revenue and solid profitability reflecting strength primarily in the North American market, the company announced Aug. 2.

August 3, 2022
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Nikola Buys Battery Maker Romeo Power

Nikola Corp. has agreed to acquire energy-storage technology company Romeo Power for about $144 million, the Phoenix-based electric vehicle maker announced Aug. 1.

August 2, 2022
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Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Spurs CATL to Pause EV Battery Plant Plans

A giant Chinese supplier of electric vehicle batteries decided to push back announcing a multibillion-dollar North American plant to supply Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. due to tensions raised by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, according to people familiar with the matter.

August 2, 2022
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Daseke Reports Mixed Results in Second Quarter

Daseke Inc. saw a decline in earnings despite revenue gains during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported Aug. 2.

August 2, 2022
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Bureau of Prisons Expands CDL Training for Women

Efforts are underway in federal and state-level prison systems to help inmates train for and transition into careers in trucking upon their release, with the Federal Bureau of Prisons expanding its commercial driver license programs to focus on women.

August 2, 2022
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Mack Trucks Introduces First EV Dealer for New York

Gabrielli Truck Sales has become Mack Trucks’ first certified electric vehicle dealer in New York, it was announced July 28.

August 2, 2022
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Traton Group Reports Big Revenue Gains in First Half

Navistar parent company Traton Group in July reported strong operating results and revenue for the first half of 2022, despite what it called an extremely challenging market.

August 2, 2022
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Western Star Launches 57X Class 8 Model

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Western Star is launching a new Class 8 over-the-road model that parent company Daimler Truck North America promises will deliver on the niche brand’s reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features.

August 2, 2022