Consumer Spending Up 0.3% in August
U.S. consumer spending edged up a moderate 0.3% in August, the smallest gain in six months, as sales of cars and other durable goods fell.
September 28, 2018Tesla Tumbles Most Since 2015 on Worry About a Musk-Free Future
It is nearly impossible to imagine Tesla Inc. without Elon Musk, its chairman, CEO, largest shareholder and public face. But a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit has raised questions about the executive’s future at the clean-energy company, sending shares spiraling.
September 28, 2018SEC Sues Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Accusing Him of Misleading Investors
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk was accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of misleading investors when he tweeted that he had funding lined up to take the company private.
September 27, 2018Carrier Transicold Highlights Vector HE 19 at IAA
Carrier Transicold Europe showcased several new products at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, as well as its sustainable transport solutions.
September 27, 2018Technology Can Help Unlock Capacity in Tight Freight Environment, Experts Say
In the absence of a quick fix to increase the number of trucks on the road to keep up with rising freight demand, another option is to find a way to wring out more utilization of the trucks already on the road.
September 26, 2018Thermo King Introduces Clean-Energy Refrigerant Options
Thermo King, a provider of transport temperature-control solutions, showcased its latest clean energy cooling systems at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, including several refrigeration units, a discharge evaporator and new solar panels.
September 26, 2018Musk Says Tesla Delivery Delays Traced to Trailer Shortage
Elon Musk says an “extreme shortage” of car carrier trailers is partly to blame for Tesla’s delivery woes. That has trucking industry executives and analysts scratching their heads.
September 26, 2018China Announces Tariff Cut, Stays Silent on US Technology Complaints
China announced more tariff cuts Sept. 26 on construction machinery and other goods but no action on U.S. complaints about its technology policy that are fueling an escalating trade battle.
September 26, 2018Redesigned Sprinter Offers Enhanced Suite of Technologies
HANOVER, Germany — The redesigned Sprinter van from Daimler Trucks and Buses gives commercial customers a suite of technologies that offers a way for fleet managers, vehicles and drivers to stay connected via a system tailored to their needs, the company said during the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.
September 25, 2018Wabco Announces Partnerships, New Technology
Wabco Holdings Inc. announced partnerships with truck makers and technology companies as well as new safety systems, among others.
September 25, 2018