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New Mexico to be Part of ‘Clean Freight Corridor’

Longhaul truckers could soon power up their 18-wheelers with New Mexico-made hydrogen delivered through a vast fueling network stretching from the Port of Los Angeles to West Texas.

Kevin Robinson-Avila | Albuquerque, N.M., Journal
September 26, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

USPS Prices Going Up for Holiday Season

It’ll cost more to mail letters and packages this holiday season. Starting Oct. 2, the U.S. Postal Service is increasing its rates for both commercial and retail products.

Myesha Johnson | The Detroit News
September 26, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Pony.ai to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — Pony.ai, a developer of self-driving cars based in China and Silicon Valley, will begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tucson, with trained safety drivers behind the wheel, in a partnership with Pima Community College.

David Wichner | The Arizona Daily Star
September 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Tesla Recalls 1 Million Cars Over Window Problem

Tesla was forced to recall more than 1 million electric cars in the United States over windows that could pinch occupants as they’re being rolled up.

Jessica Schladebeck | New York Daily News
September 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

California Seeks to Ban Sales of Diesel Big Rigs by 2040

Saying they had a “moral obligation,” California regulators could soon ban the sale of diesel big rigs by 2040.

September 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Hertz to Order Up to 175,000 EVs From GM

The Hertz Corp. is planning to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors Co. over the next five years for its rental fleet, the companies said Sept. 20.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
September 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, TCA

Amazon Signs Deal to Bring Low-Carbon Fuels to Trucking Fleet

SEATTLE — Amazon .com Inc. signed an agreement with renewable fuels technology company Infinium on Sept. 20 to begin powering its transport vehicles with ultra-low carbon electrofuels starting in 2023.

dpa | Hamburg, Germany
September 20, 2022
Business, Logistics, TCA

UPS, Aircraft Mechanics Agree to Contract Extension

UPS and its aircraft mechanics union have reached a deal for a three-year contract extension with pay increases and benefit improvements.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
September 19, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Pennsylvania Turnpike Explores Electrified Road Services for EVs

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is jumping into solar energy production to power its maintenance and office buildings with a long-term goal: using solar-generated power to electrify portions of the toll road so electric vehicles can charge as they travel.

Ed Blazina | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 12, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, TCA

Yellen to Speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Sept. 8 at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich.

Riley Beggin | The Detroit News
September 7, 2022