Technology

The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States.

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric truck maker’s progress.

WASHINGTON — In 2023, several high-profile federal policy proposals relevant to trucking were unable to cross the legislative finish line. The culprit: congressional politics.

Electric vehicle inventories on U.S. dealer lots reached a new high in December, with a 114-day supply that was more than double what it was a year ago.

The technology powering advanced driver assistance systems is continuing to improve, laying the groundwork for more autonomous driving and creating significant safety and maintenance benefits.

Drivers have had to grow accustomed to driver-assistance technologies such as the lane-assist function as fleets adopt the features for safety and legal reasons. 

American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said European transportation leaders are facing regulatory challenges similar to those confronting U.S. fleets.

On Dec. 14, Rivian announced that telecommunications giant AT&T will purchase Rivian electric vans as well as vehicles in its R1 platform of trucks and SUVs.

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Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors Co., is cutting 24% of its workforce, extending a sweeping overhaul of the business after dismissing nine top executives.