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Daimler Trucks North America said it has delivered its 1,000th truck powered by natural gas and added it was the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to reach that mark.

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. said it would invest $24 million over three years to expand its Cummins Technical Center research facility in North Charleston, S.C.

Southern California Gas Co. plans to add about 1,000 new natural-gas-powered trucks to its fleet over the next five years.

NavStar Technologies, a start-up company making electronic onboard recorders, has signed an agreement with Trinity Noble to add cellphone detection to its hardware and services.

Consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level in since June, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.

Durable goods orders declined 0.7% in October as demand for aircraft and business equipment dropped, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Consumer personal spending edged up 0.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Initial jobless claims increased by 2,000 last week to 393,000, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will continue to be allowed to set toll rates without legislative approval after voters narrowly rejected a measure that would have restricted toll changes.