For the first 10 months in 2022, the supply chain still posed difficulties for manufacturers of new trucks and trailers.Â
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Tesla Says Its Self-Driving Tech May Be a ‘Failure,’ but Not Fraud
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology may be a failure, Tesla lawyers admit — but it’s not a fraud.
December 9, 2022Will Rise of Electric Trucks Bring Tire Design Changes?
The advent of electric-powered commercial trucks has raised new design considerations for vehicle components beyond the propulsion system — including tires.
December 9, 2022Fleet Maintenance Providers Prepare for Electric Trucks
As electric vehicles gradually make their way into commercial trucking operations, fleet maintenance managers are beginning to draft EV preventive maintenance plans for everything from electric forklifts to battery-electric Class 8 trucks.
December 9, 2022Tesla to Suspend Output at Shanghai Factory in Late December
Tesla Inc. will suspend output in stages at its Shanghai electric car factory from the end of the month until as long as early January, according to people familiar with the matter, amid production line upgrades and slowing consumer demand.
December 9, 2022How White House Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Lyons is Building Bridges
This spring, the White House announced the launch of the FLOW program which is designed to improve supply chain relationships through a data-sharing exchange. With supply chain stakeholders participating in this program, will the government be able to assist in fixing an industry that is largely privately held?Â
December 20, 2022Last-Mile Focuses on Sustainable Shipping
The trucking industry has increased its focus on sustainability this year, mostly geared toward last-mile operations.
December 8, 2022New GM Division to Make EV Chargers
General Motors, which plans to go almost entirely electric by 2035, is creating a new energy division that will produce chargers for electric vehicles, as well as solar panels and other energy-related technology for homes and businesses.
October 11, 2022Tax Credits Kick in Jan. 1 for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, Commercial EVs, Related Items
New tax credits for installing alternative fuel infrastructure or buying new commercial electric and fuel cell vehicles are available from the Internal Revenue Service starting Jan. 1.
December 7, 2022Uber Launches Robotaxis but Driverless Fleet Is ‘Long Time’ Away
Uber Technologies Inc. is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company’s commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fades.
December 7, 2022