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BusinessTechnologyFuel

Visa, Mastercard to Ease Rules, Allowing Stations to Raise Pump Limit

Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. are planning a raft of changes to rules for gas stations to allow larger transactions after a surge in fuel prices across the U.S. made it hard for some drivers to fill up using credit cards.

April 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

49 MPG Fuel-Economy Standard Ordered for Cars by 2026

The Biden administration ordered carmakers to increase their average fuel economy to about 49 mpg by 2026, in an ambitious effort to make up for progress stalled when President Donald Trump rolled back the efficiency program.

April 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Updated Jake Brake Added to Paccar MX-11 Engine

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, has upgraded the company’s engine brake on model-year 2021 MX-11 heavy-duty diesel engines from Paccar Inc.

April 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Plus Weighs IPO of Non-China Business

Plus is considering listing its non-China businesses in a U.S. initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, after the self-driving-truck startup scrapped a merger with a blank-check company.

April 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Rising Fuel Costs Slow Spot Rate Descent

The rise in fuel prices is slowing a decline in spot rates while also potentially suppressing base revenue for some carriers, experts said.

March 31, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Congressional Negotiations Ramp Up on Supply Chain, Semiconductor Package

WASHINGTON — Recent passage in the U.S. Senate of comprehensive legislation aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of semiconductors is helping to set in motion formal negotiations with House lawmakers.

March 31, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Aurora Upgrades Autonomous Driving System

Aurora Innovation Inc. is upgrading its self-driving truck technology as it prepares to commercialize its autonomous vehicle technology.

March 31, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Congressional Transportation Policymakers Push AV Tech Bill

Two leading proponents in Congress for the establishment of a national regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles recently expressed optimism about the eventual passage of their legislation.

March 30, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

GrubHub, Uber Fail to Get Price-Fixing Suit Dismissed

GrubHub Inc., Postmates Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. must face a lawsuit alleging their delivery fees result in higher prices even for New York diners not using those apps.

March 30, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo to Expand Autonomous Vehicle Rides in San Francisco

Waymo’s self-driving ride-hailing service is branching out to San Francisco, carrying employees in electric Jaguar I-Pace SUVs without human backup drivers.

March 30, 2022