Biden Awards $623 Million to Build EV Charging Network
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
Werner Appoints Meisgeier as Its Next President
Company veteran Nathan Meisgeier joined Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Enterprises Inc. in 2005 and was promoted to the carrier’s general counsel in 2016.
Prime Launches Hopper Division, Starting With 25 Trailers
Prime Inc. is launching a hopper business, as Transport Topics’ 19th-ranked for-hire carrier expands its bulk transportation operations.
December Class 8 Orders Fall 12.5% After Short Rebound
North American Class 8 truck orders for December fell from the 2022 period and a short-lived rebound the previous month, according to ACT Research.
Range Eyes May Debut of Its Next Electric Trailers
LAS VEGAS — Range Energy is set to introduce the next iteration of its electrified dry van trailers in May, CEO Ali Javidan said Jan. 9.
EV Subsidies Trimmed in California’s Proposed Budget Cuts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed significant cuts to clean energy and transportation programs designed to help the state confront the worsening effects of climate change.
December Class 8 Orders Fall 12.5% After Short Rebound
North American Class 8 truck orders for December fell from the 2022 period and a short-lived rebound the previous month, according to ACT Research.
Walmart Expands Rollout of Generative AI Search on App
Walmart Inc. opened up access to a generative artificial intelligence tool that allows shoppers to search for products by specific use cases rather than look up one item at a time.
Walmart Announces Dallas Drone Deliveries Covering Millions
Walmart says drone deliveries are no longer a futuristic idea, as it will be able to make drone deliveries with its partners Wing and Zipline to 75% of Dallas-Fort Worth by the end
Bosch Bets on Hydrogen for EV Trucking Future
LAS VEGAS — Bosch has gone all-in on hydrogen, seeing it as a key pathway to making trucking more sustainable, executives at the company explained Jan. 8 during CES 2024.