DETROIT — Three crashes involving Teslas that killed three people have increased scrutiny of the company’s Autopilot driving system just months before CEO Elon Musk has planned to put fully self-driving cars on the streets.
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Tesla 2019 Sales Hit Goals, Rise Over 50% From Previous Year
DETROIT — Tesla Inc.’s global deliveries rose more than 50% last year, meaning the company surpassed the low end of its sales goals for 2019.
January 3, 2020Electric-Truck Maker Rivian Raises $1.3 Billion in New Funding
Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric truck maker already backed by Amazon.com and Ford Motor Co., raised another $1.3 billion from investors led by T. Rowe Price to support the rollout of its debut vehicles next year.
December 23, 2019Tesla Tops Elon Musk’s $420 Milestone for First Time
Tesla Inc. climbed above $420 for the first time Dec. 23 as fresh financing arranged from banks in China added to optimism supporting a monthslong rally.
December 23, 20192019: Hours-of-Service Rule, ELDs and Roads Dominated Political, Regulatory Concerns
For the trucking industry, 2019 was a year of transition, replete with regulatory victories and disappointments.
December 20, 2019California Considers Requiring Zero-Emission Truck Sales
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The country’s most populous state could become the first to require a portion of new truck sales be electric or “zero emission” vehicles as California grapples with how to clean up its worst-in-the nation air quality.
December 13, 2019Diesel Inches Up 0.4¢ to $3.07 Per Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.4 cent to $3.07 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 2.
December 2, 2019Selling a Truck to Detroit’s Loyal Owners May Be Tesla’s Toughest Challenge Yet
Tesla CEO Elon Musk debuts Cybertruck with lots of competition from Detroit.
November 21, 2019Ike Maintains Automation Will Add Truck Driving Jobs
Automated trucks developer Ike has a message for those behind the driver’s wheel of an 18-wheeler now: Automation can be complementary, not competitive.
November 19, 2019VW Challenges Rivals With $66 Billion Splurge for Electric Era
Volkswagen AG will ramp up spending on electric vehicles and automated driving by 36% as the world’s largest automaker challenges rivals to keep pace with an aggressive shift into the post-combustion era.
November 15, 2019