New Mexico legislators have introduced a bill that one says would set up in statute the authority to regulate and give guidance to the emerging autonomous vehicles industry.
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Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Report Drop in Revenue Due to Pandemic
A majority of heavy-duty repair shops saw a significant drop in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, a new report found.
Efficiency Gains Arise From COVID-Induced Contactless Delivery
COVID-19 has driven the need for contactless delivery methods, but a silver lining may be increased efficiency.
Senators Debate Pandemic Aid Bill Amid Infrastructure Funding Proposals
Senate Democrats aim to advance a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief measure that includes aid for transportation corridors before expanded unemployment benefits expire March 14.
Exxon CEO Eyes Money-Making Potential of Low-Carbon World
ExxonMobil Corp. sees multiple money-making opportunities in a low-emissions world and is targeting partnerships with venture funds to help finance growth in its carbon capture business, CEO Darren Woods said.
Workhorse Sees ‘Prolonged Process’ to Challenge USPS Award
Workhorse Group Inc. said March 4 it sees a “prolonged process” as it attempts to challenge the loss of a massive U.S. Postal Service contract to build the agency’s next-generation fleet of delivery trucks.
GM Looks for Location for Second US Battery Factory
General Motors is looking for a site to build a second U.S. battery factory with joint venture partner LG Chem of Korea.
US Jobless Claims Tick Up to 745,000 as Layoffs Remain High
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
FedEx Sets Plan for Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040
FedEx Corp. announced plans to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040, with vehicle electrification a key tenet of the strategy.
Minnesota Proposal Would Tax Electricity as Fuel
As gas tax revenue declines because more people are buying electric vehicles, a Minnesota lawmaker has proposed a bill that would tax electricity as fuel at charging stations for electric vehicles.