At least five vessels transiting the Red Sea are using their signals to say they have links to China — the latest unusual measure taken to try to avoid attack by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.
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Hertz to Sell 20,000 EVs in Shift Back to Gas-Powered Cars
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. plans to sell a third of its U.S. electric vehicle fleet and reinvest in gas-powered cars due to weak demand and high repair costs for its battery-powered options.
Tesla Boosts Pay for US Factory Workers
Tesla Inc. notified workers at its California car plant of pay increases across its U.S. factories, the latest bump by a nonunion automaker the United Auto Workers is trying to organize.
Biden Awards $623 Million to Build EV Charging Network
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
Werner Appoints Meisgeier as Its Next President
Werner Enterprises Inc. has appointed Nathan Meisgeier as its next president, the Omaha, Neb-based carrier announced Jan. 10.
Prime Launches Hopper Division, Starting With 25 Trailers
Prime Inc. is launching a hopper business, as Transport Topics’ 19th-ranked for-hire carrier expands its bulk transportation operations.
Range Eyes May Debut of Its Next Electric Trailers
LAS VEGAS — Range Energy is set to introduce the next iteration of its electrified dry van trailers in May, CEO Ali Javidan said Jan. 9.
EV Subsidies Trimmed in California’s Proposed Budget Cuts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed significant cuts to clean energy and transportation programs designed to help the state confront the worsening effects of climate change.
December Class 8 Orders Fall 12.5% After Short Rebound
North American Class 8 truck orders for December fell from the 2022 period and a short-lived rebound the previous month, according to ACT Research.
Walmart Expands Rollout of Generative AI Search on App
Walmart Inc. opened up access to a generative artificial intelligence tool that allows shoppers to search for products by specific use cases rather than look up one item at a time.