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GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Judge Rules Tesla Must Face Autopilot False Ad Claims

Tesla failed to persuade an administrative judge to dismiss claims by a California regulator that the company overstated its vehicles’ self-driving capabilities.

June 10, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Volvo Recalls All EX30 Cars on Software Glitch

Volvo Car AB is recalling all of the almost 72,000 units it has made of its new flagship model — the fully electric EX30 — due to a software issue.

June 10, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Virginia Won’t Enforce New California Emissions Rules

Virginia is giving the boot next year to California’s electric vehicle mandates and will no longer be legally obligated to follow its emissions regulations.

June 7, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Some Long-Range EVs Now Cost Less Than Average New Car in US

The automotive industry has produced the first long-range EVs that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car.

June 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFor-Hire

NFI Buys Transfix’s Freight Brokerage Operation

NFI acquired Transfix’s digital freight brokerage operation for an undisclosed sum, the carrier said June 5.

June 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFor-Hire

ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors

ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.

June 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Truckers Urged to Get Vocal on Regulatory Challenges

INDIANAPOLIS — Motor carriers are making strides in influencing the regulatory future of the industry, but must remain vocal to address challenges they face, according to TCA's David Heller.

June 6, 2024
BusinessTechnology

ABB Considers Sale of Some Electric Mobility Assets

ABB Ltd. is considering selling part of its e-mobility business, which includes electric vehicle charging stations worldwide, including the U.S.

June 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EV Taxi Startup Revel to Lay Off Drivers for Gig Model

Revel Transit, the New York-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup, plans to lay off its driver employees and operate a gig-work model more akin to rivals Uber and Lyft.

June 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Air Products Plans Calif. Hydrogen Truck Refueling Network

Industrial gas giant Air Products plans to build a network of commercial-scale, multimodal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Northern California to Southern California.

June 5, 2024