Maersk Expands Green Fleet With $1 Billion Order for Vessels
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, one of the world’s largest oil consumers, ordered six large containerships that can sail on green methanol as part of the transport giant’s plan to become carbon neutral.
October 5, 2022Will Rise of EVs Mean the Death of the Gas Station?
For more than a century, gas stations have been the heart of California’s car culture, offering fuel, food and friendly directions along back roads and byways. But the rush to EVs may leave them in the dust.
October 4, 2022US House Lawmakers Introduce EV Tech Bill
Legislation designed to promote research and development programs for vehicle technologies at the U.S. Department of Energy was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 4, 2022Elon Musk Proposes to Buy Twitter for Original Price of $54.20 a Share
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revived his bid for Twitter Inc. at the original offer price of $54.20 a share, potentially avoiding a courtroom fight over one of the most contentious acquisitions in recent history.
October 4, 2022Rivian Ramps Up Production, Reaffirms Annual Goal
Rivian Automotive Inc. shares rose in early trading after the automaker reported progress in ramping up production and reaffirmed its goal to build 25,000 electric vehicles this year.
October 4, 2022Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Won’t Testify in Fraud Trial
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton said he wouldn’t take the witness stand in his criminal fraud trial, as the defense prepares to rest its case.
October 3, 2022VTNA Explores Ins, Outs of EV Truck Ownership
DUBLIN, Va. — Executives from Volvo Trucks North America detailed a comprehensive approach to help address fleet concerns about incorporating electric trucks into their operations during a recent media event.
October 3, 2022EV Makers Urged to Partner With Miners to Secure Key Metals
A key lithium producer in Australia, the world’s top supplier, is urging electric car manufacturers and battery makers to become its partners in new refinery projects, arguing their direct financial backing is vital to avoid shortfalls of the material that’s crucial to the clean energy transition.
October 3, 2022Biden Pledge to Make Federal Fleet Electric Faces Slow Start
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,’’ often promises to lead by example on climate change by moving swiftly to convert the sprawling U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles. But efforts to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the fleet have lagged.
October 3, 2022Auto Industry Banks on EV Sales to Rental Fleets
Auto sales to rental fleets used to be seen as a sign of failure. With the dawn of the electric vehicle age, that’s changing.
September 30, 2022