The EU has finalized a second list of countermeasures to target U.S. goods worth $84 billion, including Boeing aircraft, automobiles and bourbon if it decides to retaliate against tariffs.
July 15, 2025Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
60 Seconds: Nikola Bankruptcy Leaves Truck Buyers Scrambling
With Nikola Corp. in Chapter 11, maintenance gaps — not just fuel costs — are driving carriers to reconsider the future of their hydrogen fleets. Â
July 15, 2025Lucid’s CEO Warns of Price Hikes Even for American-Made Cars
The head of Lucid Group warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs to build automobiles — even in the U.S.
July 14, 2025Waymo Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests in NYC
Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public.Â
July 14, 2025DTNA to Temporarily Lay Off 2,000 Production Plant Staff
Daimler Truck North America will lay off around 2,000 employees at five sites as the weak and uncertain freight market continues to take a toll on truck manufacturers.
July 14, 2025Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida
Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.
July 14, 2025Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest’s Diesels, Pilot Finds
ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.
July 14, 2025Daimler Deepens Diesel Engine Focus, Boosts Investment
Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company’s Capital Market Day 2025.
July 14, 2025Use Cases for Truck Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge
Some manufacturers are introducing forms of hybridization geared specifically toward freight transportation.
July 14, 2025Electric Yard Tractors See Uptick in Fleet Adoption
Although proponents of electric terminal tractors say it’s just a matter of time before they’ll fill yards across the country, there are still some challenges ahead.
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