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Musk Moves Tesla鈥檚 Robotaxi Launch 鈥楾entatively鈥 to June 22
Elon Musk says Tesla is 鈥渢entatively鈥 set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
June 11, 2025Trump: US Gets Rare Earth Minerals From China in 'Done' Deal
President Donald Trump announced June 11 that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%.
June 11, 2025Steel Tariff Talks Between US, Mexico Nearing Resolution
Under its current terms, the deal would allow U.S. buyers to import Mexican steel duty-free as long as they kept total shipments below a level based on historical trade volumes.
June 10, 2025FMCSA Seeks Input to Revamp Consumer Complaint Database
FMCSA聽 is seeking public input about its planned revision to the National Consumer Complaint Database that handles complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies.
June 10, 2025UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare
In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is 鈥渨orking toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity by鈥 June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.
June 10, 2025Diesel Price Rises 2垄 to $3.471 a Gallon
The national average diesel price bumped up 2 cents to $3.471 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released June 10.
June 10, 2025Senate Decision Could Affect Billions in Hydrogen Deals
The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for hydrogen production that would be scrapped under the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House, key Republicans said.
June 10, 2025Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo
Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that it鈥檚 close to launching its robotaxi service there.
June 10, 2025Watch: Buyers Line Up for Nikola鈥檚 Remaining Inventory
Site visits are set to start for potential buyers of Nikola鈥檚 remaining assets in the coming days, said Vince Lorenz, Nations Capital director of fleet and valuations. 聽
June 10, 2025Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking
Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.
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