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Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP
Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola’s remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.
August 8, 2025Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort
Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.
August 8, 2025GM’s Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL
“To stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,” the company said in a statement.
August 7, 2025US Foods Calls for Talks After Performance Food Snubs Merger
“Our ask of PFG is to simply work together to further understand the merits and opportunities of a potential combination,” US Foods CEO Dave Flitman said.
August 7, 2025US Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $28.6 Billion in 2025
The shift in fortunes began during President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in his first term, with the initial annual deficits recorded in 2019 and 2020.
August 7, 2025Motor Fuel Taxes Rise in 10 States, Drop in 3
Motor fuel taxes fell in three states but rose in 10 others after states on July 1 either recalculated their annual rates or adopted legislation to pay for highway infrastructure.
August 7, 2025Trump’s Planned 100% Computer Chip Tariff Sparks Confusion
“The real question everybody in the industry is asking is whether there will be a component tariff, where the chips in a device would require some sort of separate tariff calculation.”
August 7, 2025Toyota Braces for $9.5 Billion Hit From US Tariff Turmoil
Toyota’s estimate dwarfs recent forecasts from global heavyweights as the auto industry contends with fast-changing policies that are seeing costs balloon.
August 7, 2025Class 8 Truck Orders Slip Nearly 2% Year Over Year in July
North American Class 8 truck orders continued to trend below prior-year results by slipping nearly 2% in July, according to ACT Research.
August 7, 2025Lyten Buys What’s Left of Northvolt in Europe
The deal includes Northvolt’s flagship factory and a research and development facility, both in Sweden, and the site of a future factory in Germany.
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