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What’s Next for Alternative Fuels?

What will be the next step in the investments of alternative fuels and electric vehicles for fleets? The guests in our latest Transport Topics’ Magazine Event Series, SPARK, offer insight.

October 6, 2023
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Carriers Face Growing Cybersecurity Challenges

Increasing vehicle connectivity and automation is making cybersecurity an increasingly important subject for fleet maintenance executives and managers.

October 6, 2023
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In the Race to Electrification, Buses Are Leading the Pack

All over the world, buses are quickly and quietly going electric.

October 6, 2023
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Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles

Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.

October 6, 2023
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Eligible EV Buyers Will Get Tax Credits Immediately in 2024

DETROIT — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.

October 6, 2023
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Tesla Cuts Model 3, Y Prices in US

Tesla Inc. cut prices on its top-selling models in the U.S. again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates.

October 6, 2023
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Exxon in Talks to Buy Pioneer

Exxon Mobil Corp. is in talks to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources Co., according to a person familiar with the matter, nearing its largest takeover in more than two decades.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Employers Added a Strong 336,000 Jobs in September

WASHINGTON — Employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates.

October 6, 2023
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Freightliner Offers Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine

Daimler Truck North America subsidiary Freightliner announced Oct. 5 it will offer the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in its heavy-duty Freightliner Cascadia trucks.

October 5, 2023
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Accident Litigation Expert: Beware the Nuclear Settlement

WASHINGTON — While nuclear verdicts in accident litigation are a major concern in the industry, it’s the nuclear settlements that litigation expert Steve Wood said are more problematic.

October 5, 2023