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Business, Technology

Polestar Loss Deepens to $1.46B Amid Slowing EV Demand

Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc reported deepening losses for last year as the EV maker faced weaker demand amid organizational challenges that delayed its earnings report.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
June 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Operations Underway at VTNA’s New River Valley Assembly Plant

DUBLIN, Va. — Cabs for VTNA's redesigned flagship Class 8 VNL tractor — launched in January — are built at the new Plant 2 of the New River Valley manufacturing facility.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 27, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Could Cheap Chinese EVs Reach US From Mexico?

Low-priced Chinese EVs pose a potentially "extinction-level event" for America’s auto industry.

Paul Wiseman | Associated Press
June 27, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

VTNA: US Class 8 Retail Sales Running Below Expectations

DUBLIN, Va. — U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales paced a bit below expectations through May and are now expected to total 260,000 to 270,000 in 2024, according to VTNA executive Magnus Koeck.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian to Form EV Venture With $5 Billion From Volkswagen

Volkswagen will invest $5 billion to form a joint venture with electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive, throwing a lifeline to the startup and giving VW access to Rivian's technology.

June 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

GM Hires CEO Whitten for Troubled Cruise Robotaxi Service

General Motors on June 25 named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.

Michael Liedtke | Associated Press
June 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Elevating Truck Safety: The Rise of ADAS Technology

Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program. 

June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Twice in One Day

Tesla Inc. is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
June 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Aurora Innovation, Uber Freight Launch Driverless Program

Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation are launching a program aimed at providing carriers with early access to over a billion miles of driverless deliveries, the companies announced June 25.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cellcentric Begins Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production in Germany

Cellcentric began pilot production of hydrogen fuel cells June 20 at its Esslingen plant in Germany, the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 24, 2024