21 Jan Diesel Falls 2.7¢ to $3.037 Per Gallon The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents to $3.037 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 21. Read more...
21 Jan Tesla Criticizes Acceleration Petition Filed to NHTSA Tesla Inc. fired back against a petition filed with U.S. regulators, saying in a blog post Jan. 20 that it’s “completely false and was brought by a Tesla short seller.” Read more...
21 Jan Trucking Recognizes Efforts on Capitol Hill to Combat Human Trafficking Several members of Congress were honored recently by Trucking Cares Foundation for their efforts in fighting human trafficking. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
21 Jan Trump Administration Dials Back Plan to Gut Auto Mileage Rules A draft of the final rule, now undergoing a final White House review, includes several changes that could make it easier to defend in court and more palatable to some automakers that had refused to publicly endorse the earlier proposal. Read more...
21 Jan Meritor Acquires Transportation Power Meritor Inc. has acquired all the outstanding common shares of Transportation Power Inc., a company focused on developing electrical drive systems and related technology for manufacturers of trucks, school buses, refuse vehicles and terminal tractors. Read more...
21 Jan Mitsubishi Facing Diesel Allegations in Germany Police and prosecutors on Jan. 21 have been raiding 10 sites across Germany over allegations that two of the company's diesel engines may be equipped with devices to cheat on emissions tests. Read more...
21 Jan ATA Truck Tonnage Increased 3.3% in 2019 Truck tonnage for 2019 increased 3.3%, softer than year-ago levels but continuing a streak of annual gains, American Trucking Associations announced Jan. 21. Read more...
21 Jan Minimizer Acquires Premier Manufacturing Commercial vehicle aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer Minimizer has acquired Premier Manufacturing Co., which makes separate aftermarket tractor-trailer parts. Read more...
21 Jan GM’s Cruise to Unveil Its First Autonomous Car The vehicle Cruise has been developing along with GM is a purpose-built electric, autonomous model designed to be more spacious and passenger-friendly than a conventional, human-driven car. Read more...
21 Jan GM’s Cruise to Unveil Its First Autonomous Vehicle The vehicle Cruise has been developing along with GM is a purpose-built electric, autonomous model designed to be more spacious and passenger-friendly than a conventional, human-driven car. Read more...