General Motors Co. is accelerating its push into the fast-growing electric-car segment in China, the world’s largest market, seeking to challenge sales leader Tesla Inc. and a slew of local contenders.
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Amazon to Establish Tech Hubs in Six Cities, Including Detroit
Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. said Aug. 18 it will put a tech hub in Detroit and five other U.S. cities. The move is expected to create 3,500 jobs in total.
August 18, 2020FMCSA Seeks Survey for Beyond Compliance Program
Federal trucking regulators are seeking White House approval to study the effectiveness of various technologies, programs and policies with a goal of allowing the agency to recognize and reward motor carriers that exceed regulatory safety requirements.
August 18, 2020Xos Trucks Secures $20 Million in New Funding Round
Fledgling electric vehicle developer Xos Trucks Inc. completed a new round of financing, raising $20 million from a group of investors.
August 18, 2020Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin DOTs Win AASHTO Awards
Transportation projects in four Midwestern states recently received awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
August 17, 2020Tesla Extends Rally With Market Value Nearing Consumer Giant P&G
The relentless rally in Tesla Inc. shares has driven its valuation close to the consumer product behemoth Procter & Gamble Co. as investors bet on the electric vehicle maker’s ability to dominate the automotive market of the future.
August 17, 2020Uber Seeks Court Reprieve After California Shutdown Threat
Uber Technologies Inc. joined Lyft Inc. in asking an appeals court for an extended reprieve on converting California drivers to employees after both companies warned that a rapid overhaul of their business models may force them to suspend operations in their home state.
August 17, 2020Agency OKs $27M to Boost Zero-Emission Vehicles in California
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved the first installment of $27 million in a program that ultimately will provide up to $90 million to replace higher-polluting Class 8 trucks and port drayage trucks with zero-emission vehicles.
August 17, 2020Navistar Locates NEXT eMobility Unit in Michigan
Navistar announced its NEXT eMobility business unit will be located in a new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich.
August 14, 2020RoadOne Adopts New Sourcing Platform Feature
Cargo Chief announced that Bob Voltmann, outgoing CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, has joined Cargo Chief’s board of directors as an adviser.
August 14, 2020