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LINCOLN, Neb. — The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline plans to start construction next year, after a U.S. State Department review ordered by a federal judge concluded that major environmental damage from a leak is unlikely and could quickly be mitigated, a company spokesman said Sept. 24.

Wabco Holdings Inc. announced partnerships with truck makers and technology companies as well as new safety systems, among others.

Allison Transmission announced it will offer its new medium-duty, fully automatic 9-speed transmission globally and that it also developed an electric hybrid system with an extended range up to 9 miles.

TuSimple, a provider of autonomous driving technology for heavy-duty trucks, announced its advanced camera-based solution can interpret objects up to 3,280 feet away, an industry first.

Convoy Inc., a trucking technology developer backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, added another prominent backer through a funding round that values the startup at more than $1 billion.

A five-year bill that would authorize federal aviation programs set to expire at the end of the month could be called up for a vote in the U.S. House as early as Sept. 26.

HANOVER, Germany — Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. announced the European debut of Blue Horizon, its new brand representing the company’s emerging platform of advanced technologies centered on electrification, efficiency and connectivity solutions for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. The North American version was introduced earlier this year.

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. introduced innovations for the diesel engine intended to achieve a low nitrogen oxide-emissions future, a reduction in the carbon footprint and improve fuel mileage. It also presented a hybrid-electric powertrain.

BEIJING — China cannot hold talks with Washington on ending their escalating trade dispute while the United States “holds a knife” to Beijing’s neck by imposing tariff hikes, a Chinese official said Sept. 25.

The shipping industry is pressing for a phased start when new rules governing vessel fuel take effect in less than 16 months’ time.