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Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says

Tesla hasn’t done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.

July 17, 2025
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Trump’s NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.

July 16, 2025
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Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
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Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025
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Equation for Success: Service as a Freight Strategy

Brokers and carriers often pursue new freight while undervaluing existing clients. Expanding current relationships is more cost-effective. Delivering high-quality service—accurate quoting, proactive communication, shipment visibility, analytics, and efficient invoicing—builds trust, boosts retention, and increases freight volume.

July 16, 2025
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New EV Charging Infrastructure Booms in Q2

Some 703 high-speed, public charging stations opened in the U.S. in the second quarter, the second-largest such infrastructure boom on record, according to Department of Energy data.

July 16, 2025
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Stellantis to Halt Investments in Hydrogen Joint Venture

Stellantis will withdraw its support for the Symbio joint hydrogen-vehicle venture with Michelin and Forvia, putting the project’s future at risk.

July 15, 2025
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Joby to Double California Plant’s Output Capacity

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation plans to double aircraft output capacity at its main production site in California, just weeks after completing its first piloted test flights.

July 15, 2025
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60 Seconds: Nikola Bankruptcy Leaves Truck Buyers Scrambling

With Nikola Corp. in Chapter 11, maintenance gaps — not just fuel costs — are driving carriers to reconsider the future of their hydrogen fleets.   

July 15, 2025
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Lucid’s CEO Warns of Price Hikes Even for American-Made Cars

The head of Lucid Group warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs to build automobiles — even in the U.S.

July 14, 2025