Truck Maker Execs Hopeful on BETs Despite Slow Adoption
LAS VEGAS — Battery-electric truck adoption rates surprised to the downside over the past five years, a panel of executives from America’s truck manufacturers said at ACT Expo 2024.
May 23, 202460 Seconds: Honda Unveils Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck
Honda Motor Co. pulled back the curtain on a promised Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle May 17, unveiling a concept truck whose public debut will be at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas May 20-24.
May 23, 2024Norfolk Southern to Pay $15 Million Fine Over Derailment
The federal government agreed to a $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the railroad promised to pay $300 million to improve safety.
May 23, 2024Tesla Signals Pullback on Goal of 20 Million Cars by 2030
Tesla omitted a previously stated goal to eventually sell 20 million vehicles a year from one of its yearly reports, adding to signs Elon Musk is prioritizing autonomy over its car business.
May 23, 2024Kenworth Reveals SuperTruck 2 Concept at ACT Expo
LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. showcased its SuperTruck 2 high-efficiency concept tractor for the first time this week at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024.
May 23, 2024Trucking Faces ‘Peak Complexity’ on Road to a Greener Future
LAS VEGAS — On the road toward a more environmentally sustainable future, the trucking industry is encountering an unprecedented level of complexity.
May 23, 2024NHTSA Investigates After 4 Die in Crash of VinFast EV
NHTSA has opened an investigation into VinFast’s first U.S. electric vehicle model less than a month after four family members were killed in a one-car accident in the California Bay Area.
May 23, 2024John Hess Calls Investors to Back Chevron Deal Before Vote
John Hess is talking to directly with shareholders in a last-ditch effort to ensure enough support for a $53 billion takeover by Chevron Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.
May 23, 2024Judge Signs Off on $600M Ohio Train Derailment Settlement
A federal judge has signed off on the $600 million class action settlement over last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio.
May 22, 2024Big Oil Investigation Sent to Justice Department by Dems
Democrats are asking the Department of Justice to investigate major oil companies and their trade groups following a congressional probe.
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