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Stellantis Announces Hurricane ICE Line
In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line March 25, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030.
USPS Doubles EV Order From Oshkosh
The U.S. Postal Service announced March 24 it ordered more than 10,000 new electric delivery trucks, up from the 5,000 the agency had initially planned to purchase.
Connecticut House Cuts Gas Tax, Offers Other Relief
With the state budget surplus hitting record-breaking levels, Connecticut legislators voted unanimously March 23 to cut gasoline taxes — and talked about reducing more taxes in the future.
Iowa Towns Negotiate With Canadian Pacific Over Train Traffic
Cities along the Mississippi River and Canadian Pacific officials are talking about ways to measure and address the impact of its proposed merger with Kansas City Southern. The consolidation could triple the train traffic in the Iowa Quad-Cities.
Port of Mobile Reports Volume Boom in February
The Port of Mobile saw double-digit jumps in container traffic in February, the Alabama Port Authority has reported.
Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Hopes Dim
The Oakland A’s plans to build a waterfront ballpark and development at the Port of Oakland hit a setback March 16 after some members of a state committee said they were concerned that the port would give up valuable space used for freight and truck parking.
Ship Could Be Stuck in Chesapeake Bay for Weeks
Officials say it could take days or weeks to free a containership stranded near Gibson Island in the Chesapeake Bay since the evening of March 13.
Uber, Lyft Add Fuel Surcharges for Rides, Deliveries
Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are tacking on a fuel surcharge for customers to help drivers offset the cost of record-high gas prices.
Port of Virginia Attracts Industrial Development
A California industrial real estate developer will begin construction this spring on two facilities totaling almost 1 million square feet near the Hampton Roads port terminals in Virginia.
Albertsons Might Explore Selling Its Grocery Chains
Albertsons Cos. may be looking to unload some of its nearly two dozen grocery chains as the company launches a review of its business strategy, analysts said.