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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, 2023California’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, 2023Twin 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, 2023Volvo 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, 2023Hyundai 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, 2023Navistar 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, 2023Lion 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, 2023Employers 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, 2023Clean 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, 2023UAW 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