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BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry to Run in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels.

July 15, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

ROTATE Recap: Knowing The ‘What’ & ‘Why’ of Data

Anthony Marshall, UPS’ vice president of maintenance and engineering for transportation fleet, provides insight on how fleet maintenance leaders should focus on the big picture of tire management.

July 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Industry Groups Updating ADAS Adoption Information

Working closely with FMCSA, several industry groups are updating and expanding much-­needed technical and outreach information regarding advanced ­driver assistance systems.

July 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Let’s Get Optimistic About Logistics

A theme has emerged in the logistics industry. It’s optimism. And this type of optimism is contagious.

July 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

5 Questions: Kenneth Eggen, Wolf River Express

Thirty-five-year industry veteran Kenneth Eggen oversees "cradle to grave" management of Wolf River Express' vehicle assets as the company's chief operating officer.

July 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Delays Robotaxi Event in Blow to Musk’s Autonomy Drive

Tesla is postponing its planned robotaxi unveiling to October to allow teams working on the project more time to build additional prototypes, according to people familiar with the decision.

July 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo, Cummins, ZF Win Electric Truck Manufacturing Grants

The Biden administration is set to award Volvo Group, Accelera by Cummins and ZF North America a combined $441 million in grants to upgrade manufacturing facilities.

July 11, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Construction Begins on Truck Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant

Construction of Amplify Cell Technologies’ battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Miss., has begun, the joint venture among Accelera, Daimler Trucks and Paccar said.

July 10, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Trucking Fleets List Operational Costs as Top 2024 Priority

The trucking industry cited total cost of ownership as its top concern for 2024, Shell Fleet Solutions and NAFA Fleet Management Association found in a survey June 27.

July 10, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Close to Saudia Order

Lilium NV is close to selling 100 electric flying taxis to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned airline, formalizing a framework deal arranged in late 2022.

July 10, 2024