ZS Fund Unites Lily Transportation, Transervice
Private equity firm ZS Fund has acquired dedicated contract carriage company Lily Transportation Corp., the company announced July 11.
July 11, 2023UAW Strike Threats Heat Up Before Detroit Negotiations Begin
Besides the usual haggling over wages, pensions and health care, the UAW union ahead of negotiations with Detroit automakers has set its sights on securing a foothold in the EV industry.
July 11, 2023How High Temperatures Break Down Electric Car Batteries
Electric vehicles, great for combating climate change, don’t do well in extreme heat. It’s a paradox being thrown into relief as multiple U.S. states bake under heat waves.
July 11, 2023Daimler Stresses ‘Transition’ to Green Energy
BOSTON — Daimler Truck during a Capital Market Day event recommitted to its ambitions for expansion of alternative fuels, stressing that diesel will remain an important part of the mix.
July 11, 2023Renault, China’s Geely Sign $8.8 Billion Powertrain Tie-Up
France’s Renault SA has formally signed a joint venture agreement with China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. to set up a new combustion engine and hybrid powertrain company.
July 11, 2023REPLAY: SPARK - Maintenance Learning Sessions
As today's fleets strive to meet operational efficiency and sustainability goals, what does that mean for the future of the internal combustion engine? Are alternative fuels or electric vehicles the logical next step? Who is engineering these advances and which will be the right choice for your fleet? Discover the potential energy in new ideas that will drive you forward.
July 10, 2023Toyota, Stellantis Blast Biden’s Plan to Boost EV Sales
Stellantis NV and Toyota blasted a Biden administration plan to ease auto pollution, saying it would compel unrealistic sales of electric vehicles that strain critical mineral supplies.
July 10, 2023DHL Express Opens Atlanta Cargo Facility
DHL Express on July 6 opened an $84.5 million, 100,000-square-foot hub at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
July 10, 2023Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Limit EPA Emission Rules
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) has introduced a bill that would bar the EPA from finalizing strong new emission standards that would push the auto industry toward EVs.
July 10, 2023Union Workers Question Safety at GM’s Ultium Battery Plant
While the United Auto Workers union hammers out a new deal with GM and battery manufacturer Ultium Cells, workers are pointing to safety hazards as a key issue in the negotiations.
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