General Motors Co. missed its goal of producing 150,000 electric vehicles last year, with about half of them being new models built using its Ultium battery pack, by a significant margin.
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State Group Sues Biden Administration Over Emissions Rules
A consortium of 21 states has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that President Joe Biden and his administration have overstepped their authority in taking steps to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
ATRI Asks Truckers for Views on Barriers to Female Drivers
The American Transportation Research Institute launched a survey seeking responses from both male and female drivers on barriers women face in pursuing driving careers.
Diesel Prices Eased in 2023 in Lone Bright Spot for Costs
Nationwide on-highway retail diesel prices ended 2023 some 14.5% below where they began the year.
Truck Parking Eyed in Planning for Rest Area Site in Oregon
Planning is underway to revitalize a heavily congested rest area on Mount Hood in Oregon that would include truck parking spaces.
US Factory Activity Shrinks for 14th Straight Month
A measure of U.S. factory activity remained stuck in contraction territory for a 14th straight month at the end of 2023, restrained by weaker orders.
VW Sees Positive Results for Potential Breakthrough Battery
Volkswagen said its battery startup has seen positive results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive.
Top 5 Trucking Software Providers for 2023-24
For growing asset-based carriers, ensuring you have the right trucking software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more higher-paying loads.
Carmakers End 2023 With High Rates, Prices Affecting Sales
U.S. auto sales softened at the end of last year as higher financing costs and near-record prices took their toll on would-be buyers.
Cummins to Pay $1.675 Billion Fine After Emissions Probe
NEW YORK — Cummins Inc. has agreed to pay $1.675 billion to settle claims by regulators that it unlawfully altered hundreds of thousands of pickup truck engines to bypass emissions tests.