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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.

Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules

Stellantis had already threatened to pull the plug on its U.K. operations, warning about the impact of what it says are the country’s too stringent EV targets.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump’s policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Loan Advances EV Factory Timeline

The loan would come from the U.S. Energy Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.

November 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Samsara Partners With Northland Insurance on Telematics Use

Samsara is teaming up with Northland Insurance to offer the latter’s customers a discount on their premiums or subsidies for investments, the in-cab technology provider said.

November 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

FleetPulse Expands Into Canada

Trailer telematics specialist FleetPulse is set to become available for Canadian fleets, the company said Nov. 20.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nebraska Sues Truck OEMs Over ā€˜Collusion’ on California Deal

Nebraska's attorney general filed an antitrust suit against four major original equipment manufacturers, alleging they colludedĀ  to eliminate choice and raise truck prices.

November 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla, Rivian Reach Conditional Settlement in Poaching Suit

Tesla didn’t disclose specifics, but told a California state judge that it expects to seek dismissal of the case by Dec. 24 upon satisfactory completion of the terms.

November 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bosch to Cut 5,500 Jobs as Auto Industry Slump Deepens

Parts supplier Robert Bosch GmbH plans to cut 5,500 jobs globally, mainly in Germany, as the car industry’s woes ripple through the supply chain.

November 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules

An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from ā€œunfairā€ practices by China.

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo’s Voorhoeve: Customer Service Integral to Company

Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve says the lessons he learned in customer service when he joined the company more than a quarter century ago remain with him today.Ā 

November 21, 2024