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Seven States Form Midwest Hydrogen Coalition

To better position the use of advanced energy in the nation’s heartland, governors of seven states have formed the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition to spur creation of a robust hydrogen market, supply chain and workforce.

September 26, 2022
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Amazon to Hold Holiday Shopping Event in October

Amazon said Sept. 26 that in October it will hold a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making it the latest major retailer to offer holiday deals earlier this year to entice cautious consumers struggling with tighter budgets.

September 26, 2022
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Pump Prices Soar as Supply Cracks Outweigh Weak Demand

The U.S. is running low on gasoline on the West Coast and in the Midwest, where prices are surging on the street, defying falling futures markets.

September 23, 2022
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Isaac Adds McLeod Integration

Fleet telematics provider Isaac Instruments announced it has completed a technology integration with McLeod Software to help joint customers streamline their operations.

September 23, 2022
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Class 8s With Fuel Cells Prove Mettle in Los Angeles-Area Test

Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced Class 8 fuel cell-electric vehicles are a potential zero-emission replacement for diesel-powered trucks.

September 23, 2022
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Pony.ai to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — Pony.ai, a developer of self-driving cars based in China and Silicon Valley, will begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tucson, with trained safety drivers behind the wheel, in a partnership with Pima Community College.

September 23, 2022
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Nikola Takes Next Steps to Expand Global Operations

HANOVER, Germany — Nikola Corp. unveiled a prototype of a European-spec fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre Class 8 model and also announced that it is taking orders for the battery-electric version in the region.

September 23, 2022
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Tesla Recalls 1 Million Cars Over Window Problem

Tesla was forced to recall more than 1 million electric cars in the United States over windows that could pinch occupants as they’re being rolled up.

September 23, 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act Sparks Interest in Battery Industry

Battery upstarts are salivating over elements in the Inflation Reduction Act, particularly the tax credits for manufacturing components in the U.S.

September 23, 2022
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Ford Breaks Ground on $5.6 Billion Complex for EVs, Batteries

Ford Motor Co. has begun construction of its $5.6 billion electric vehicle manufacturing complex in western Tennessee, the largest factory project in the automaker’s 119-year history.

September 23, 2022