TOKYO — A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, officially kicked off Oct. 13.
October 13, 2022Transportation Technology News
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US Chip Suppliers Pull Back From China’s Yangtze Memory
American suppliers are beginning to withdraw staff from one of China’s leading chip companies in the wake of new U.S. regulations, a blow to Communist Party efforts to build a vibrant domestic technology industry.
October 12, 2022California Strengthens Alliances for Transportation Electrification
The governor of California is strengthening a clear energy partnership with two neighboring states and British Columbia.
October 11, 2022Honda, LG to Build $3.5 Billion Battery Plant, Hire 2,200 in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as the company starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
October 11, 2022XPO Board of Directors Approves RXO Spinoff
XPO Logistics Inc. received board approval to spin off its technology-based brokered operations into a stand-alone business, the company announced Oct. 10.
October 11, 2022New GM Division to Make EV Chargers
General Motors, which plans to go almost entirely electric by 2035, is creating a new energy division that will produce chargers for electric vehicles, as well as solar panels and other energy-related technology for homes and businesses.
October 11, 2022Tom McLeod on Expanding Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Capabilities
TT's Seth Clevenger interviews McLeod Software CEO Tom McLeod about product development, cybersecurity and trends we'll see in the coming years.Â
October 8, 2022Volvo, Mack, Tesla Show Gains With BEVs
Truck makers both large and small recently announced deals and timetables for more of their battery-electric trucks reaching customers.
October 7, 2022Biden Tightens China Chip Rules
The Biden administration announced new restrictions on China’s access to U.S. semiconductor technology, escalating tensions between the two countries and adding fresh complications to an industry reeling from a slump in demand.
October 7, 2022Formulate Recap: °®¶¹´«Ã½r Hogg of TravelCenters of America
Earlier this year, as part of our Transport Topics Magazine Event Series, Formulate, we sat down with °®¶¹´«Ã½r Hogg, vice president of truck service at TravelCenters of America, to discuss the future of vehicle maintenance. A recognized leader in the truck service industry serving on numerous boards overlooking technology and maintenance, Hogg provided several insights about where the service industry has been and where it is headed.
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