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Tesla Engineer Says Musk Overstated Tesla Autopilot Capability
One of Tesla Inc.’s engineers told California authorities that CEO Elon Musk overstated the capability of Autopilot, the company’s driver-assistance system, early this year.
Nikola Misses Estimates, Details Additional SEC Inquiry
Nikola Corp. posted a narrower-than-expected loss for its latest quarter as the troubled electric-vehicle startup ramped up testing of its debut battery-electric Class 8 trucks and said securities regulators investigating the company issued an additional subpoena in March.
Electric Truck Startup Einride Raises $110 Million
Swedish electric-truck startup Einride AB has raised $110 million from investors, including the venture capital arm of the world’s largest shipping company, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, to expand its logistics business in Europe and in the U.S.
Biden Pushes for His Infrastructure Plan in GOP Stronghold
With a badly aging bridge as his backdrop, President Joe Biden stood in reliably Republican Louisiana on May 6 to pressure GOP lawmakers to support his $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan — and yet express a willingness to compromise on the corporate tax hikes he’s recommending to pay the cost.
House Democrats Support Electric Vehicle Policies, Rep. Pallone Says
House Democrats are aiming to advance legislation pertaining to electric vehicles as the White House and congressional leaders debate infrastructure policy measures this year.
VW Raises Full-Year Outlook, Warns of Growing Chip Shortage
Volkswagen AG raised its earnings outlook after a strong start to the year, while cautioning that the semiconductor shortage rippling through the industry will become more pronounced in the second quarter.
XPO Begins Testing Electric Trucks
XPO Logistics is testing a Freightliner eCascadia in Oakland, Calif., the first step in what it expects is a lengthy transition from diesel-powered heavy-duty trucks.
VTNA Makes Lytx Video Telematics an Option
Volvo Trucks North America announced onboard technology from Lytx is available on all model-year 2022 or newer Volvo trucks as a factory-installed option.
May 5, 2021Uber Bookings Climb 24% on Strong Growth in Delivery
Uber Technologies Inc. reported a 24% increase in gross bookings in the first quarter, driven by continued growth in the delivery business.
Delays Continue for Potential New FMCSA System to Score Carrier Safety
Nearly four years after it was first introduced, FMCSA has yet to make an official call on whether to incorporate the highly complex data method known as Item Response Theory — or IRT — into its Compliance, Safety, Accountability motor carrier safety rating program.