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Nissan Says New Powertrains May Cut Hybrid Costs Up to 30%
Nissan Motor Co. is developing new modular powertrains that will help streamline production and drive manufacturing costs for hybrid cars down by as much as 30%.
March 9, 2023Combustion Car Sales Struggling to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
As the recovery of global auto sales takes shape, it’s becoming clearer that sales of internal combustion vehicles are unlikely to ever return to pre-pandemic levels.
March 9, 2023Mack Trucks Unveils Its First Medium-Duty EV
Mack Trucks has introduced its first electric vehicle for the medium-duty market.
March 8, 2023Keystone Oil Spill Probe Seen Cutting Back Pipeline Flows
A U.S. probe into the 13,000-barrel oil spill on TC Energy’s Keystone pipeline is expected to cut into crude flows ahead of the summer driving season.
March 8, 2023Mack Announces Services Suite, Expands OTA Updates
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mack Trucks launched a bundled services suite called Mack Premium Service Contracts and announced that it will Âexpand the number of electronic control units enabled for Mack Over the Air updates in the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models.
March 8, 2023House Lawmakers Propose 12% Excise Tax Repeal
Legislation to repeal a tax on the purchase of new trucks was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 8, 2023Cummins Launches New Brand to Further Zero-Emission Goals
WASHINGTON — Cummins Inc. said it is launching a new brand aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions for commercial applications.
March 8, 2023NTSB to Investigate Safety at Norfolk Southern
In the wake of three high-profile freight train accidents within the last month, including one that caused environmental damage in East Palestine, Ohio, the National Transportation Safety Board announced March 7 it is opening a special investigation into the safety practices of Norfolk Southern Corp.
March 8, 2023NHTSA Investigating Tesla’s Steering Wheels Falling Off While Driving
DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.
March 8, 2023Love’s Travel Stops Founder Tom Love Dies at 85
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores founder Tom Love, who grew the company from a single service station to a chain of more than 600 truck stop locations nationwide, died March 7, the company announced. He was 85.
March 7, 2023