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Biden Pledge to Make Federal Fleet Electric Faces Slow Start

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,’’ often promises to lead by example on climate change by moving swiftly to convert the sprawling U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles. But efforts to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the fleet have lagged.

October 3, 2022
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Volvo Trucks’ Peter Voorhoeve Sees Opportunity to Accelerate Zero-Emission Goals

DUBLIN, Va. — The time is now to accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles despite red flags in the market, Volvo Trucks North America CEO Peter Voorhoeve said Sept. 29.

September 30, 2022
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ATA Touts USDOT’s Truck Parking Agenda

American Trucking Associations recently highlighted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s focus on matters related to truck parking.

September 30, 2022
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ADAS Maker Continental Unveils Plant in Texas

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Continental’s new automotive manufacturing plant is officially up and running after a yearlong delay caused by the pandemic.

September 30, 2022
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EV Startup Arrival in Talks on Funds to Unlock US Market

Electric vehicle startup Arrival SA surged after it said it’s in talks to raise capital to build and sell its products in the U.S.

September 30, 2022
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Auto Industry Banks on EV Sales to Rental Fleets

Auto sales to rental fleets used to be seen as a sign of failure. With the dawn of the electric vehicle age, that’s changing.

September 30, 2022
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Toyota’s CEO Says EV Adoption Will Take Longer Than Expected

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to keep gas-powered cars as a key part of its lineup, rejecting efforts by rivals to go fully electric amid concerns over how quickly consumers will embrace new technologies.

September 29, 2022
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Foxconn Starts EV Production in US With First Lordstown Pickups

Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group has started building electric vehicles for Lordstown Motors Corp., a milestone as the company better known for making iPhones diversifies its operations.

September 29, 2022
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FMCSA Proposes All Interstate CMVs Have Electronic ID Systems

Federal trucking regulators have issued a proposal that would require every commercial motor vehicle operating in interstate commerce be equipped with an electronic identification system.

September 29, 2022
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Mining Companies Team Up to Wean Themselves Off Diesel Trucks

Members of the International Council on Mining and Metals are planning a joint effort to test hydrogen and other zero-emission technologies in a bid to shift away from diesel-fueled vehicles.

September 29, 2022