Coast Guard Faults Pilot in Chesapeake Bay Ship Grounding
A Coast Guard investigation into the grounding in March of a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay faulted the pilot tasked with helping the ship navigate the waterway.
Consumers Enjoy Tentative Relief as Supply Chains Unclog
The supply backlogs of the past two years — and the delays, shortages and outrageous prices that came with them — have improved dramatically since summer.
Tax Credits Kick in Jan. 1 for Alternate Fuel Infrastructure, Commercial EVs, Related Items
New tax credits for installing alternative fuel infrastructure or buying new commercial electric and fuel cell vehicles are available from the Internal Revenue Service starting Jan
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Extends Gas Tax Holiday
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has extended the gas tax holiday through Dec. 31 in a bill signed during a special session of the General Assembly to provide economic relief to residen
Port of L.A.’s Gene Seroka Sees Labor Deal Coming Early Next Year
As the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association continue to negotiate, the head of one of the nation’s busiest ports said he thinks a labo
Kodiak Robotics Wins Army Self-Driving Contract
Kodiak Robotics Inc., a self-driving technology company active in trucking, announced in a blog post this month that the Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) selected it for
VW Tries to Fix Electric Shift With New SUV, Factory Revamp
Volkswagen AG is overhauling its main factory in Germany to make two additional battery cars as Europe’s biggest automaker tries to get its electric shift back on track.
Uber Launches Robotaxis But Driverless Fleet Is ‘Long Time’ Away
Uber Technologies Inc. is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company’s commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fad
District of Columbia Sues Amazon for ‘Stealing’ Delivery Driver Tips
The attorney general for Washington, D.C., is suing Amazon.com Inc., seeking civil penalties for allegedly misleading consumers who thought they were tipping delivery drivers but h
Paccar Declares Extra Cash Dividend
Paccar Inc. announced it declared an extra cash dividend of $2.80 per share, payable on Jan. 5, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 16.