Nissan Motor Co. confirmed reports of a 90% drop in quarterly operating profit and a broader restructuring a day before posting results, underscoring the Japanese automaker’s struggle to get back on stable footing.
July 24, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Link Introduces Semi-Active Cab Suspension
Link Manufacturing announced its ROI Cabmate Semi-Active Cab Suspension that uses multiple sensors and is constantly assessing environmental circumstances while simultaneously responding.
July 24, 2019BusinessTechnology
Design Interactive Introduces Virtual Equipment Training
Design Interactive Inc. announced its Virtual Equipment Training feature to be used with Augmentor, its transportation-focused augmented reality software.
July 23, 2019BusinessTechnology
Shopify Nips at Amazon With Hassle-Free Shipping for Small Firms
Same-day shipping is becoming more common for online shoppers, but for smaller merchants it can be a logistical nightmare. That’s where Shopify Inc. can step in, says Ric Kostick, CEO of 100% PURE.
July 23, 2019BusinessTechnology
Tesla’s ‘Anemic’ High-Margin Model Sales Extend Profit Struggle
Tesla Inc. is delivering more cars than ever because of the emergence of Model 3 customers like Mike Land. His view of the relative weakness of Elon Musk’s more expensive electric cars also helps explain why the company is still struggling to make money.
July 23, 2019BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Lyft Making Driverless Data Public in Bid to Speed Development
Lyft is making research data on self-driving technology available to the public in a bid to accelerate the development of robotic cars, which is seen as critical to the ride-hailing giant’s future viability.
July 23, 2019BusinessTechnology
Amazon Hit With Consumer Complaint Over Prime Day Endorsements
Amazon should be investigated by U.S. regulators over undisclosed paid endorsements on Prime Day, Washington-based Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group says.
July 23, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTop 100
Availability of Medium-Duty E-Trucks Is Limited as Testing Continues
Battery-electric medium-duty trucks may have a bright future due to their potential to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability. But currently, the availability of these trucks is limited as testing continues.
July 23, 2019BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Apple Continues to Stockpile Former Tesla Engineers
Apple Inc. has hired Steve MacManus, at least the third Tesla Inc. engineering executive to join the Cupertino, Calif.-based technology giant in the past year.
July 22, 2019BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics
Airgas Expands in Stockton, Calif., With New CO2 Plant
Airgas, an Air Liquide company and a U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, opened its new liquid carbon dioxide and dry ice facility in Stockton, Calif., on July 16.
July 22, 2019