Business
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Nebraska Leads State Groups in EPA, CARB Emissions Lawsuits
Nebraska is leading two state coalitions suing California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over their individual emissions rules.
Greenlane Eyes Securing 20 Sites by End of 2025, CEO Says
Alternative power supplier Greenlane expects to have up to 20 sites lined up for development by the end of 2025, according to CEO Patrick Macdonald-King.
Senators Introduce Supply Chain Bill
Legislation that would establish a supply chain resiliency program at the Department of Commerce was recently unveiled in the Senate.
Senators Urge Prosecution of Alleged Oil Industry Collusion
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to “use every tool” at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.
Amazon to Expand US Drone Service
Amazon.com’s Prime Air drone program has been cleared by regulators to fly devices beyond the visual line of sight of pilots, increasing range and giving more customers access to the service.
Johns Hopkins Team Assessing Nation’s Bridges
BALTIMORE — Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are assessing the country’s bridges to determine the likelihood of a disaster like the one that collapsed the Key Bridge.
Unemployment Rates Up From 2023 in 78% of US Metro Areas
Unemployment rates were higher in more than three-quarters of metropolitan areas in the U.S. last month compared with a year ago.
Hyundai, Plus Team Up on Self-Driving Class 8 FCEV Truck
Hyundai Motor Co. and autonomous driving software specialist Plus unveiled what they say is the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the U.S.
Cargo Thefts Remained Unusually High in First Quarter
The trucking industry struggled through an unusually high number of cargo thefts during the first quarter, according to Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet report.
Focus on Tire Recycling Renews as BEV Numbers Swell
Retreading is a key instrument in a fleet manager’s cost management toolbox, but what happens after tires reach the end of their life span?