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Companies That Ship With UPS Develop Contingencies

Some large retailers and other companies across the country are warning customers of potential delivery delays if there is a UPS strike.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

GOP House Leaders Investigate Ford Battery Agreement

WASHINGTON — Republican congressional leaders sent a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley claiming documents show hundreds of jobs at a planned battery plant will go to employees of a Chinese firm.

Riley Beggin | The Detroit News
July 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Construction to Begin on North Carolina’s First Auto Plant

Ground will be broken July 28 on North Carolina's first car manufacturing plant. VinFast plans a $4 billion electric vehicle production and assembly plant near Moncure.

Brian Gordon | The News & Observer
July 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous, Private, TCA

Amazon to Roll Out Palm Payment Technology at Whole Foods

Customers at Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores will soon be able to pay for their groceries with a wave of their hand.

Madison Iszler | San Antonio Express-News
July 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Rivian to Open Chicago Showroom in September

Nearly two years after launching production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in Normal, Ill., Rivian is planning to open its first showroom in Chicago.

Robert Channick | Chicago Tribune
July 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Michigan Plans Fast-Charging EV Hub for Trucks on I-96

Michigan is joining California and other states in reimagining tomorrow’s truck stops, moving forward with the development of a high-speed charging hub for freight vehicles.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 19, 2023
Government, Business, For-Hire, TCA

UPS Pilots to Honor Picket Lines if Teamsters Strike

The pilots union at Sandy Springs, Ga.-based UPS Inc. plans to honor picket lines in the event of a Teamsters strike against the shipping giant.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

High Cost of Hydrogen Remains a Drag on Adoption

If hydrogen fuel cell technology is going to become a desired and viable electric vehicle power source, the cost will have to come down.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 18, 2023
Government, Safety, TCA

Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative

As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.

Logan Moyer | The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa.
July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Hawaii Ahead of the Pack in Contracting for EV Fast Chargers

Hawaii says it is the first out of the gate to award a contract for federally funded fast chargers to be deployed across the state.

Nina Wu | The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
July 12, 2023