Volkswagen said its battery startup has seen positive results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive.
January 3, 2024Transportation Technology News
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GM Slams San Francisco in Lawsuit Over $108 Million Tax Bill
General Motors Co. said in a lawsuit that San Francisco unfairly taxed it $108 million over seven years, despite the automaker having very low sales and almost no personnel in the city.
January 2, 202460 Seconds: How New Technology Is Improving ADAS
As ADAS advances, computing power, memory and communication speed between different elements are helping trucking companies and creating significant safety and maintenance benefits.
January 2, 2024Tesla Beats Q4 Delivery Forecast, Falls Behind BYD Globally
Tesla Inc. delivered more vehicles than expected in the fourth quarter, though not enough for the Elon Musk-led company to stay ahead of China’s BYD Co. in global electric car sales.
January 2, 2024Rivian’s Quarterly EV Deliveries Fall Short of Estimates
Rivian Automotive Inc. missed expectations for quarterly electric vehicle deliveries, weighing on the manufacturer’s shares even as production ramped up during the past year.
January 2, 2024Electric Car Models Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit Cut to 13
The number of electric vehicle models eligible for a popular $7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration kicked in on Jan. 1.
January 2, 2024Advanced Trailer Telematics Help Prevent Theft
You can lose a lot with an unauthorized open. Including a customer’s trust. Tamper detection, monitoring sensors, and location alerts put your fleet security miles ahead of locks and security—and can also help you run your fleet more efficiently.
January 1, 2024Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023
Federal funding for hydrogen fuel hubs and competition for economic development projects were central themes among state governments in 2023.
December 21, 2023US Weighs More Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Including EVs
President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing a tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods, according to people familiar with the matter.
December 21, 2023US Carmakers Hit Record Gas Mileage, but Below Fuel Standard
U.S. automakers achieved a record average of 26 miles per gallon for vehicles made in the 2022 model year, but still fell short of current fuel standards, according to EPA data on Dec. 20.
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