Musk Asks Judge to End SEC Oversight of His Tesla Tweets
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk asked a judge to end the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s oversight of his Twitter posts under a 2018 agreement because he claims it is being used to “trample” his free speech rights.
March 8, 2022Fuel Prices to Climb Higher as US Bans Russian Oil Imports
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced March 8 the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. But he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump.
March 8, 2022US Zigs While Rest of the World Zags on EV Subsidies
Subsidies for electric vehicles are heading in very different directions in different parts of the world.
March 8, 2022Amerit Fleet Solutions Rolls Out EV Maintenance Programs
ORLANDO, Fla. — Amerit Fleet Solutions has set out to create a national network of certified technicians trained to perform maintenance and repair work on electric vehicles for fleet customers in markets across the country.
March 8, 2022PG&E to Test GM’s EVs as Backup Power for Homes
Western U.S. utility giant PG&E Corp. and automaker General Motors Co. are working together to see if electric vehicles can be tapped as a source of backup power for homes in Northern California.
March 8, 2022TMC Considers Recommending EV Coolant, Lubricant Practices
ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether the time has come for recommended practices (RPs) for coolants and lubricants for electric vehicles was a topic of discussion during a pair of March 7 study group task force meetings at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
March 8, 2022TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks
ORLANDO, Fla. — During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.
March 7, 2022Diesel Skyrockets 74.5¢ in One Week to All-Time Record High
President Joe Biden announced March 8 the U.S. is banning the importation of Russian oil as a direct response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade neighboring Ukraine, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
March 7, 2022Canada Forges New EV Supply Chain Path
Canada, a major car and parts producer, is bolstering its battery and electric vehicle supply chain to ensure future growth for its vital $10 billion auto industry.
March 7, 2022EPA Proposes Stronger Pollution Limits on New Trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rulemaking to further restrict emissions of soot-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) by heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engines starting in model year 2027.
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