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2025: The Trump Era Returns

In late January, Donald Trump will formally return to the Oval Office as the 47th president. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill already have detailed a legislative outlook.

December 27, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

December 27, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Former Suzuki Boss Osamu Suzuki Dies at 94

TOKYO — Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Suzuki Motor Corp. who helped turn the Japanese mini-vehicle maker into a globally competitive company, has died at 94.

December 27, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Nissan and Honda Drive Toward Merger

TOKYO — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.

December 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

NHTSA Issues Final Rule Authorizing Whistleblower Payments

Any current or former employee or contractor of a vehicle manufacturer, part supplier or dealership may be a whistleblower, NHTSA said.

December 20, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Chris Purcell Wins Grand Champion Title at Rush Skills Rodeo

SAN ANTONIO — For the second time, Chris Purcell was named Grand Champion at the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo. He also captured the annual competition’s top prize in 2021.

December 20, 2024
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Hyzon to Begin Layoffs in February Without More Funds, Buyer

Hyzon expects to start laying off U.S. employees in February if the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck maker cannot raise more funds or find a buyer, the company said Dec. 20.

December 20, 2024
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China Races to Ship Batteries to US Before Tax Changes

Shipments of lithium-ion batteries to the U.S. jumped by 27% to $1.9 billion in November from a year earlier. The export tax rebate for batteries was cut to 9% from 13%.

December 20, 2024
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Court to Rule on TuSimple Governance, Cash Pile Fate in Q1

The Delaware Chancery Court ruled that TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou’s challenge to board selections and governance changes had enough merit to win the court’s time.

December 19, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Trailer Orders Slip 4% Year Over Year in November

U.S. trailer orders experienced another month trending below the year-ago results in November, ACT Research reported.

December 19, 2024