WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 28.
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Range Energy Raises $23.5 Million in New Financing
Electric trailer startup Range Energy raised $23.5 million in new financing as it seeks to take advantage of government incentives for decarbonizing transportation.
Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal
Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.
Apple Cancels Work on Autonomous Electric Car
Apple Inc. is ending a decadelong effort to build an electric car, according to people with knowledge of the matter, abandoning one of the most ambitious projects in company history.
Seroka Optimistic About Cargo Levels in 2024
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says container volumes in the first quarter are strong, and the rest of the year looks as though more typical cargo levels will return.
Carrier Uses Arkansas Grant for Electric Yard Truck
An Arkansas state environmental grant for $166,023 has helped truckload carrier Continental Express modernize its operations with an all-electric spotter truck at a Nestlé USA plant.
Gas Vehicles Currently Cheaper to Fuel Than EVs
With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economical to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.
Factory Orders Tick Up in January
Orders placed with factories for business equipment barely rose in January after falling the prior month, suggesting firms are restraining their investment amid an uncertain outlook.
Norfolk Southern Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Plan
OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors seeking to take control of the railroad.
National Average Diesel Price Falls 5.1¢ to $4.058 a Gallon
The national average for a gallon of diesel fell by 5.1 cents the week ending Feb. 26, the largest drop this year, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration.