China Grants First Driverless Taxi Permits to Baidu, Pony.ai
BEIJING — China has granted Chinese internet services company Baidu and a rival autonomous car company, Pony.ai, permits to provide driverless ride-hailing services to the public in Beijing, a significant regulatory step in the country’s pursuit of driverless technology.
April 28, 2022Ford Eyes EV Market Leadership With Launch of F-150 Lightning
Ford Motor Co. is officially planting its flag with the launch of an all-electric version of America’s best-selling pickup truck, aiming to overtake Tesla Inc. and lead the electric vehicle market.
April 27, 2022The Big EV Charging Mystery: How Long Does It Take?
How long does it take to “fill up” an electric car? Well, that depends on the car … and the charger … and how many other cars are plugged into the charger … and how full the battery is to begin with … and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.
April 27, 2022Microsoft’s, Chipmakers’ Bottom Lines Hit by Xi’s Lockdowns
Companies from Microsoft Corp. to Texas Instruments Inc. that long benefited from supply chains that run through China now are paying a price for the country’s sweeping lockdowns that have confined millions to their homes.
April 27, 2022March’s Average Used Class 8 Retail Price Breaks $100,000
The average retail price in March of a used Class 8 vehicle pushed past the $100,000 mark for the first time, ACT Research reported.
April 26, 2022US Senate Transportation Leader Touts Biden Emissions Program
The leader of the transportation policy committee in the U.S. Senate endorsed the Biden administration’s latest initiative to curb emissions through a comprehensive funding program.
April 26, 2022Where Will Elon Musk Get Cash for Twitter?
Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. reached an agreement for the world’s richest man to buy the social networking platform for $44 billion, resolving the pressing question of whether the company’s board would consent to the leveraged buyout deal.
April 26, 2022Maersk Sees Possible Contraction in Global Container Market
Disruptions in global trade flows are set to persist into the second part of the year, longer than previously expected, Danish transport giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S predicted.
April 26, 2022Elon Musk, Twitter Agree on $44 Billion Deal
Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for about $44 billion on April 25, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on social and economic issues to more than 83 million followers.
April 25, 2022Ryder Opens Third E-Commerce Distribution Center in Columbus Market
Ryder System Inc. opened its third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, the company announced April 25.
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