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Hydrogen Energy Back in the Vehicle Conversation at CES
While EVs are gaining most of the attention for carbon-neutral technology at CES 2024, hydrogen energy has sneaked its way back into the conversation thanks to two automotive giants.
Truck Parking Front and Center at TRB
WASHINGTON — Transportation officials meeting at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting heard several proposals to solve the truck parking shortage.
Current Stock Prices for Trucking, Logistics Companies
Same-day data for publicly traded trucking and transportation stocks in the autonomous, truckload, less-than-truckload, package, logistics and leasing categories.
Hyundai Plans for Hydrogen Trucks to Supply Georgia Factory
LAS VEGAS — Officials from Hyundai and the state of Georgia touted plans on Jan. 8 for hydrogen-powered trucks to supply the automaker’s EV factory under construction near the Port of Savannah.
Landrieu Moves from Infrastructure to Biden Campaign
Mitch Landrieu, the White House face of the bipartisan infrastructure law, has resigned from his appointed post, to serve on President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.
New Rule Will Reclassify Independent Contractors as Employees
The Biden administration has adopted a federal rule that compels businesses to reclassify independent contractors as employees, a move that trucking industry stakeholders oppose.
Kodiak Unveils Driverless-Ready Semi Ahead of Dallas Debut
Kodiak Robotics introduced what it billed as the world’s first driverless-ready semi-truck designed for scaled deployment at CES in Las Vegas this week.
Battery Maker LG Energy Posts Earnings Miss Amid Weak Demand
Battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. badly missed fourth-quarter earnings estimates amid weaker demand for electric vehicles and a drop in lithium prices that hurt revenue.
US Trucking Faces Downstream Effects From Suez Canal Attacks
A militant group that is attacking container vessels along the Suez Canal in Egypt is causing shipment disruptions that threaten to inflict downstream effects on the U.S. trucking sector.
Lidar Maker Aeva Wins Multiyear Contract for Daimler Trucks
Aeva Technologies Inc. has won a multiyear contract to supply Daimler Truck Holding AG with technology to help advance autonomous driving on highways.
Goodyear Unveils Plans for Sustainable EV Tires at CES
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is developing a product for electric vehicles that it says will bolster their competitiveness against gas-powered vehicles by extending tire duration.
Drivewyze Free Now Available
WASHINGTON — Transportation technology company Drivewyze announced at the Transportation Research Board conference Jan. 9 that it is making its new safety system available at no cost.
Less Volatility in Diesel Prices Expected in 2024
Motor carriers can expect lower prices and less volatility at diesel pumps in 2024, according to experts.
TRB Unveils Critical Issues Report
WASHINGTON — A guiding document outlining issues deemed highly important across transportation modes was unveiled for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
Berkshire Settles Pilot Travel Sale Claims on Eve of Trial
Berkshire Hathaway has avoided trial by settling allegations it violated the terms of its buyout of Pilot Travel Centers by changing the accounting methods used to value part of the deal.
EV-Charging Firms Could Struggle With Finances in 2024
U.S. electric vehicle charging installations fell significantly last year as companies grappled with financial challenges, according to a BloombergNEF report.
Diesel Drops 4.8¢ to $3.828 a Gallon
The national average diesel price continued its steady descent, shedding 4.8 cents to reach $3.828 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 8.
VinFast Names Vietnam’s Richest Billionaire New CEO
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric carmaker building a multibillion-dollar factory in North Carolina, has replaced its CEO and CFO in the company's latest executive shuffle.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 8, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 8, 2024 print edition.
Shipping Shows Signs of Panic as Houthis Menace Trade Lane
Container shipping is set to face a crunch ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea restrict capacity, a major industry consultant said.