Agency administrators at the U.S. Department of Transportation outlined safety directives and proposals during a recent congressional hearing.
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California Pollution Rule Aimed at Logistics Upheld by Judge
A judge has denied a challenge to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s landmark rule intended to clear Southern California skies of exhaust tied to the logistics industry.
Research Shows Tesla’s Autopilot Tech Fix May Also Be Flawed
Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million of its vehicles — an effort to have drivers who use Autopilot pay closer attention to the road — relies on tech that research shows may not work as intended.
Toyota Unit Daihatsu Suspends Shipments Over Safety Cheating
Toyota Motor Corp. said Dec. 20 its subsidiary Daihatsu will suspend shipments of all its vehicles in a safety scandal after an investigation found improper testing involving 64 models.
C.H. Robinson’s CEO Sees Freight Rebound in Second Half of 2024
C.H. Robinson Worldwide expects the freight recession will linger into next year, but sees a recovery taking hold in the second half of 2024.
ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost
California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.
Tesla Analysts Eyeing EV Slowdown Turn More Cautious on 2024
Wall Street’s outlook on Tesla Inc. is darkening rapidly, with at least two analysts turning more cautious on the electric vehicle maker in as many days.
Red Sea Chaos Has Shippers Bracing for Weeks Without Route
The global shipping industry is bracing for the prospect of living without its most important trade route for weeks.
On Regulation Front, 2023 Was a Year of Wins and Losses
Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and more.
Rivian Chooses Construction Firm for Georgia EV Factory
Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Dec. 19 it has chosen the construction firm to build its planned $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.