Does Tesla Probe Signal a Get-Tough Era at NHTSA?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation into a possible defect involving Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot may signal a more activist approach by the Biden administration to regulating technology that is crucial to the auto industry’s future.
August 17, 2021UCR Plan Officials Looking to Collect Fees From Unregistered Carriers
The board of directors for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan has approved an aggressive three-pronged strategy to identify and contact unregistered motor carriers.
August 17, 2021Eaton Develops 48-Volt Systems to Cut Emissions, Raise Fuel Efficiency
Eaton Corp. announced a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
August 17, 2021Bridgestone, Einride Partner on Sustainable Mobility Solutions
Tire company Bridgestone and Einride, which develops electric and autonomous freight mobility solutions, formed a partnership designed to create sustainable mobility solutions for electrified and autonomous Class 8 trucks.
August 16, 2021NACFE Expands Outreach Into Mexico
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it is expanding its efforts into Mexico.
August 16, 2021Interstate 70 in Colorado Partially Reopens
A portion of the heavily traveled Interstate 70 in Colorado that was damaged by mudslides is now open to traffic.
August 16, 2021Opal Fuels to Supply RNG, Build Stations, for City Furniture
Opal Fuels, a producer and distributor of renewable natural gas for heavy-duty truck fleets, announced a contract with City Furniture to build three RNG fueling stations and supply the company with 7.75 million gasoline gallon equivalent of RNG over the terms of the agreement.
August 16, 2021Containership Bottleneck Nears Its February Record
The biggest U.S. trade gateway with Asia is clogged with the most inbound container vessels in more than six months, threatening to extend transportation delays, bite further into margins for American importers and boost prices for consumers.
August 16, 2021Great Dane Makes FleetPulse Telematics Platform Standard Feature
Great Dane announced its FleetPulse telematics platform is now standard on its new dry and refrigerated trailers, including an integrated controller area network harness to prepare equipment for future smart technology adoption.
August 16, 2021US Opens Formal Probe Into Tesla Autopilot System
DETROIT — The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles.
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