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BusinessTechnology

Hyundai Taps Sonatus Next-Gen Commercial Vehicle Software

Discover how Hyundai Commercial Vehicles launched the XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck & ELEC CITY Bus, delivering a new era of fleet innovation. With Sonatus, Hyundai sought a flexible vehicle network that reduced design time & costs, & data collection that enhanced digital services.

July 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

US Startup Lyten to Buy Northvolt Factory in Poland

California startup Lyten is buying a Polish energy-storage factory from Northvolt in a bid to become a global leader with its sulfur-based batteries.

July 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousTCA

Continental Targets $45M Expansion Near San Antonio

Auto parts maker Continental Automotive is considering a $45 million expansion of its New Braunfels, Texas, manufacturing facility.

June 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal Freight

DHL Partners With Fortum on Battery Recycling

DHL Supply Chain has signed a long-term contract to advance sustainable battery recycling with Fortum Battery Recycling, the company announced June 25.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EU to Accept Trump’s Universal Tariff, Seeks Key Exemptions

The EU  is willing to accept a trade arrangement with the U.S. that includes a 10% universal tariff on many of the bloc’s exports, but wants the U.S. to commit to lower rates on key sectors.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure

The U.K. is planning to keep its digital services tax, after Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped Canada’s levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump’s administration.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.

June 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Musk Says First Tesla Drove Itself From Factory to Customer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company’s factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home in the company’s latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.

June 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100

NMFTA LTL Freight Code Update Spurs C.H. Robinson AI Tool

C.H. Robinson has rolled out a generative AI agent to automate freight classification as the National Motor Freight Classification system prepares for major changes effective July 19.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax

President Donald Trump said he was ending all discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate.

June 27, 2025