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Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines

On Sept. 10, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, were sentenced in federal court in Washington, D.C., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.

October 9, 2024
BusinessTechnologyPrivateGlobal Freight

Charging Developer Terawatt Opens First Facility for Fleets

Terawatt Infrastructure’s truck charging ambitions took a step forward with the opening of its first full-build light-duty fleet facility.

October 9, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

GM Eyes Affordable Electric Pickup With 350-Mile Range

The Detroit-based automaker is working to secure a North American supply of lithium iron phosphate batteries, according to its vice president of battery strategy.

October 8, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Hyzon Begins Series Production of Fuel Cell System for Truck

Hyzon Motors on Oct. 8 began series production in Bolingbrook, Ill., of the 200-kilowatt fuel cell system set to power its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck, the company announced.

October 8, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Carrier Adds 8811MT TRU for Center-Split Reefer Trailers

Carrier Transicold is expanding its Vector range of multi-temperature trailer refrigeration units with the 8811MT, a transport refrigeration unit for center-divide trailers.

October 8, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

2024 MCE Photo Gallery

Photos from the 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 12-15. 

October 8, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Honda Leaves Door Open to Revise EV Strategy

Honda said it’s open to altering its electrification road map if demand for pure battery cars continues to wane, a sign the automaker may join international peers in walking back EV targets.

October 8, 2024
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Gatik AI Partners With Experts for Autonomous Safety Audit

The evaluation examines multiple facets of operations, from the core self-driving component to the ecosystem of supporting services.

October 8, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Northvolt Unit Files for Bankruptcy as Expansion Plan Halted

Northvolt AB sought bankruptcy protection for one of its units in a bid to limit the financial fallout from the troubled battery maker’s now-halted expansion in northern Sweden.

October 8, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Continental Picks Goldman, JPMorgan for Car Parts Spinoff

Continental AG has lined up banks to help with the separation of its struggling car parts business, moving ahead with the plans despite recalls related to faulty braking systems it supplied.

October 8, 2024