BOSTON — Cars are getting an “F” in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds.
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Daimler, Cummins and Paccar Partner on EV Battery Plant
Daimler Truck Holding, Cummins and Paccar are forming a joint venture to build a battery plant in the U.S. to help accelerate production of electric trucks.
Diesel Prices Up 1.7¢ in Seventh Straight Increase
Diesel prices climbed for the seventh week in a row, although the increase was a modest 1.7 cents a gallon nationally and some regions saw declines.
FMCSA Plans New Study on Detention Time
Federal trucking regulators have announced plans to conduct a study aimed at providing a better understanding of the impact of driver detention time on driver safety and CMV operations.
Rivian Adds Former Porsche Exec as Chief Commercial Officer
Rivian announced Sept. 1 that it has poached former Porsche executive Kjell Gruner to add to its team at a critical juncture for the electric vehicle startup.
FMCSA Plans Study on Vehicle Maintenance Impact on Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a plan to conduct a survey and study that focuses on how vehicle maintenance requirements impact overall motor carrier safety.
Old Workhorses Find Resting Place in Pennsylvania Truck Museum
Keith Ernst never knew West Chester, Pa. moving contractor Ralph G. Smith, but he’s keeping his legacy alive at an old truck museum in West Brunswick Township, Pa.
Battery Maker Clarios Expands Low-Voltage Systems
Global battery supplier Clarios is expanding its engineering capabilities and developing new technologies to meet the shifting power demands of modern vehicles.
ZF Develops EV Motor That Cuts Out Rare Earth Materials
MUNICH, Germany — Automotive supplier ZF Group announced it has developed an electric vehicle motor that eliminates the need for rare earth materials without sacrificing performance.
AI Fused With Trade Data Could Smooth Clunky Supply Chains
The dawn of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT may revolutionize the way data can be used to ferret out risks and opportunities in the $32 trillion global trading system.