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International MV Series Now Supports Snowplow Applications

Navistar has introduced a chassis configuration for the International MV-series medium-duty truck that is designed for snowplow applications.

April 15, 2022
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Bosch, Amazon to Collaborate on Digital Services

Bosch Group’s Mobility Solutions sector and cloud provider Amazon Web Services announced they have entered a strategic collaboration to work toward improving efficiency and sustainability in the transportation and logistics industry.

April 15, 2022
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NACFE Reports Van, Step Van Segments in Shape to Go Electric

It’s now practical for 100% of the commercial vans and step vans segment to switch to battery-electric powertrains from internal combustion engines, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

April 15, 2022
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Forward Air Opens New Support Center in Ohio

Forward Air Corp. opened an expanded support center in Columbus, Ohio, the company announced April 14.

April 14, 2022
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Indiana River Port Featured in White House Rural Infrastructure Tour

The Department of Transportation has released $44 billion for rural infrastructure, an announcement that reinforced a White House commitment and aligned with a visit by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to a small Indiana river port.

April 14, 2022
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XPO Chairman Jacobs Says Transportation Economy Shows Signs of Slowing

XPO Logistics Inc. CEO Brad Jacobs said that the transportation-specific economy remains strong but is slowing and not as vibrant as it was earlier in the year.

April 14, 2022
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Elon Musk Makes $43 Billion Bid to Take Twitter Private

Elon Musk has made a controversial offer to buy Twitter Inc., saying the company has extraordinary potential and he is the person to unlock it.

April 14, 2022
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EPA’s New NOx Reduction Proposal Debated at Hearing

In an all-day virtual hearing, many of the roughly 140 parties commenting expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule to tighten nitrogen oxides emissions. Others, however, either viewed the effort as a lost opportunity or attacked it as an overreach.

April 13, 2022
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Amazon Adds 5% Fuel, Inflation Surcharge for Sellers

Amazon.com Inc. will charge businesses that sell products on its website a 5% fuel and inflation fee beginning April 28, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, a first for the company.

April 13, 2022
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Japanese EV Battery Company to Build Kentucky Plant

A Japanese electric-vehicle battery technology company will build a factory in Kentucky, creating 2,000 jobs in a $2 billion investment that reinforces the state’s leadership in battery production, Gov. Andy Beshear said April 13.

April 13, 2022