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Trump Supports Dockworkers Union on Automated Systems

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports.

December 13, 2024
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Automated Steering Shows Progress

What is the outlook for automated steering in big trucks?

December 13, 2024
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Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DHL Hit the Road Together

Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ factory-built VNL Autonomous Class 8 tractors hit the road for the first time as part of a commercial operation Dec. 4, hauling freight for DHL Supply Chain.

December 12, 2024
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International CEO Recaps Eventful Year

The leader of International Motors said an eventful year marked by key product launches for the truck and engine manufacturer was encapsulated by a corporate rebrand.

December 12, 2024
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Trump’s Push to Eliminate EV Tax Credits Hits Red States

President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to repeal subsidies for electric vehicles risks pushing Republican congressional allies into conflict with their home-district economic interests.

December 12, 2024
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Trucking, Logistics Experience Another Strong Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation reported that a near-record 197 million people shopped between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

December 12, 2024
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Experts Call Trump’s Energy Tariff Plan ‘Hugely Destructive’

Charging 25% levies on oil and gas from Canada and Mexico would spike gasoline prices in the Midwest and raise electricity costs along both U.S. coasts.

December 12, 2024
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Ontario Premier Issues Energy Warning Over Trump Tariffs

TORONTO — The premier of Canada’s most populous province said he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products.

December 12, 2024
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US Raises Tariffs on Imports of Some Chinese Technology

BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses.

December 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Microsoft Sees $800 Million Charge on Stake in GM’s Cruise

Microsoft Corp. plans to take an $800 million charge after General Motors Co. said it was shutting down its autonomous taxi initiative.

December 11, 2024