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GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

DTNA Backs EPA GHG3 Rollback; Other OEMs More Cautious

GHG3 was rolled out under the Biden administration but came under heavy fire from trucking stakeholders, many of whom characterized it as damaging to carriers.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

House Lawmakers Lead Push on Autonomous Truck Policy

Legislation that aims to establish a nationwide policy framework for autonomous commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

August 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Hyundai, GM to Jointly Develop Electric Van for North America

The two companies also will develop four vehicles for Central and South American markets.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

August 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Lyft Shares Sink After Q2 Revenue Miss

The results landed just hours after Uber issued a better-than-expected forecast for the third quarter and exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on gross bookings.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Trump Meets With Nvidia's Huang as Chip Tariffs Loom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Senior Republicans Push Permitting Reform

Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman. 

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Cummins Delays Launch of 2027 X15 Engine

Days after the engine's first showcase at ATA's TMC 2025 annual meeting, the Trump administration warned EPA regulations for heavy-duty trucks would be reassessed, with rollback likely.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

GM Signs Domestic Rare-Earth Deal to Lower Reliance on China

The latest agreement and two others will allow GM to get the majority of rare-earth magnets it sources directly from domestic suppliers.

August 6, 2025