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Supply Chain to Dominate House Panel Hearing May 10

Capitol Agenda: House Highways and Transit Subcommittee policymakers intend to hold a hearing that will examine aspects of the Biden administration’s supply chain action plan.

May 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

California’s Container Ports to Develop Shared Data System

California’s five container ports have agreed to develop a $27 million, high-tech supply chain infrastructure using a computer cloud to share data and cargo flow information.

May 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsTCA

Twin California Ports Introduce Zero-Emission Locomotive

Weeks after the California Air Resources Board approved a rule to limit rail pollution, the Pacific Harbor Line on May 4 unveiled one of the nation’s most advanced zero-emission locomotives.

May 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Volvo Triples Electric Truck Dealer Network Since Last Year

ANAHEIM, Calif. — As Volvo Trucks continues to roll out battery-electric heavy-duty trucks to fleet customers across North America, the truck maker also is building its support network.

May 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Hyundai Brings Xcient Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to US

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Global vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co. premiered the production version of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck for the North American market.

May 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Navistar Expands Electric Truck Offerings

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Navistar is expanding its electric truck offerings and inked a partnership with Quanta Services to help fleets implement battery-electric vehicles efficiently.

May 5, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Lion Electric Introduces New Medium-Duty Truck

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric commercial vehicles, announced the launch of its battery-electric Lion5 medium-duty truck at the 2023 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

May 5, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Employers Add 253,000 Jobs in April

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates and high inflation.

May 5, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Clean Energy Investments Touted at Commerce Summit

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — President Joe Biden cited supply chain achievements and urged foreign investment as the Commerce Department held a networking event that included 70 countries.

May 4, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTCA

UAW Demands Support for EV Workers Before Endorsing Biden

New leaders of the United Auto Workers are withholding the union’s endorsement for President Joe Biden’s re-election until he shows support for a “just transition” to electric vehicles, according to a letter sent by newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain.

May 4, 2023

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