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BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Chipmaker Nvidia Becomes Most Valuable Company in S&P 500

Nvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone June 18 as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500.

June 18, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousFor-Hire

Artur Express to Run 100 Kodiak Self-Driving Sleeper Trucks

Artur Express plans to operate 100 sleeper trucks with Kodiak Robotics’ self-driving truck technology installed in a partnership between the companies, they said.

June 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Lawmakers Seek to Limit Chinese Influence on Chipmaking

U.S. lawmakers want to prevent companies that win federal chipmaking funds from using Chinese-made equipment at government-backed factories.

June 18, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

A Waste-Oil Crunch Is Coming for Renewable Fuel

The world’s renewable fuelmakers are about to face a crunch in one of the most basic building blocks they need to be profitable: sufficient supply of waste oil.

June 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers.

June 18, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Eaton, BAE Systems Partner on E-Powertrain Offerings

MARSHALL, Mich. — Eaton and BAE Systems, through an expanded partnership, provided a demonstration of their powertrains and charging solutions for medium-duty electric vehicles.

June 17, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

With signs of slowing growth in the premium EV market, manufacturers have been working on a pivot from luxury to practicality. The $25,000 economy electric car is the industry’s new target.

June 17, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Delayed Over Wipers

Tesla Inc. has halted Cybertruck deliveries because of a problem with its windshield wiper, Electrek reported.

June 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Driver Tells Police He Was Using ‘Self-Drive’ in Crash

DETROIT — A Tesla apparently operating on one of the company’s automated driving systems crashed into a parked police vehicle June 13 near Los Angeles.

June 14, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Scania Ramps Up E-Truck Output

Swedish truck maker Scania is ramping up production of electric rigs now that previously delayed batteries from Northvolt AB have begun arriving in greater numbers at its factory in Sodertalje.

June 14, 2024