Self-driving truck startup Plus is in advanced talks with a few special purpose acquisition companies for a merger, as it seeks to bankroll its expansion in the autonomous driving industry, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The 5 Challenges Fleet Maintenance Must Overcome to Get Lean
With a steep technician shortage and tightened capacity stretching fleets to their limits, maximizing vehicle availability is critical. In this white paper, learn how predictive analytics are helping shops get lean and drive operational efficiency, talent retention, and profitability.
March 4, 2021GM Looks for Location for Second US Battery Factory
General Motors is looking for a site to build a second U.S. battery factory with joint venture partner LG Chem of Korea.
March 4, 2021FedEx Sets Plan for Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040
FedEx Corp. announced plans to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040, with vehicle electrification a key tenet of the strategy.
March 3, 2021Lightweighting of Trucks Could Become More Prevalent, NACFE Finds
Some truck buyers require lightweighting while most others move toward it slowly, if at all, but the coming of electric trucks may demand more of it, according to an updated confidence report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
March 3, 2021Navistar Stockholders Approve Merger With Traton SE
Moving one step closer to being acquired, Navistar International Corp. announced stockholders approved Traton SE’s proposal to buy all of Navistar’s outstanding common shares for $44.50 per share in cash, or $3.7 billion.
March 2, 2021Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology
In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.
March 1, 2021Grote Launches New Headlamps
Grote Industries announced its newest forward lighting, the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.
February 26, 2021Dana Taps Byron Foster as Chief Commercial Officer
Dana Inc. announced Byron Foster joined the company as chief commercial, marketing and communications officer.
February 26, 2021Nikola Falls After Paring Output Goals for Debut Electric Trucks
Nikola Corp. shares slipped after the company cut projected output of its first commercial zero-emission vehicles and said it may seek to raise more capital to invest in facilities such as a planned hydrogen-fueling network.
February 26, 2021