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Tesla’s Chinese Battery Maker Scopes Out Sites in Mexico

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s biggest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, is considering at least two locations in Mexico for a manufacturing plant to potentially supply Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co.

July 18, 2022
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Toyota’s Crown Car to Debut in US

TOKYO — Toyota’s flagship model in Japan, the Crown, is going on sale around the world for the first time, including in the U.S.

July 15, 2022
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Jennifer Rumsey to Succeed Tom Linebarger as Cummins CEO

Cummins Inc. announced Jennifer Rumsey will become CEO and president effective Aug. 1. Rumsey will become the first woman to hold the post at the world’s largest independent engine maker and only the seventh CEO in the company’s 103-year history.

July 14, 2022
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June Class 8 Sales Highest of the Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June were the highest of the year and improved 12.7% compared with the previous June, Wards Intelligence reported.

July 13, 2022
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Arizona Congressman Joins Nikola for EV Showcase at Capitol

WASHINGTON — Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) joined Phoenix-based truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. to showcase two electric trucks near the U.S. Capitol Building.

July 13, 2022
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Deals for Opal Fuels, Haldex Near Closure

A producer and distributor of renewable natural gas and a supplier of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks and buses are separately planning for major expansions — one by going public and the other through consolidation.

July 13, 2022
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Rivian Plans Hundreds of Job Cuts Following Surge in Staffing

Rivian Automotive Inc. is planning hundreds of layoffs to trim its workforce in areas where the electric vehicle maker has grown too quickly, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 12, 2022
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Daimler, Traton, Volvo Get Final Approval for Charging JV

Truck makers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group announced their joint venture, launched in December 2021 to develop charging infrastructure in Europe, gained the final necessary regulatory approvals.

July 11, 2022
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Rivian Electric Vehicles Attract Eyes in Sun Valley

Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook was spotted in downtown Sun Valley July 7 taking a ride in a Rivian Automotive Inc. battery-electric pickup.

July 8, 2022
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June Class 8 Orders Hold Their Own Amid Larger Flux

North American Class 8 orders for June came in at 15,500 and pointed to truck makers doing their best to accommodate ongoing strong demand.

July 7, 2022