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EV prices fall as Hertz reduces fleet - but charging concerns remain
Planning on buying a hybrid or electric car? The good news is that not only have manufacturers such as BYD, Tesla and Volkswagen announced price cuts for new models, rental giant Hertz is selling off ...

Tesla CEO Travels to China to Roll Out Autonomous Vehicles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for an unexpected visit, focusing on discussions about the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software rollout and data transfer permissions. Musk reportedly met ...

Carvana & fleet executive given NAFA honors
Carvana and one of its executives were recognized by the NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E). While the company was a top Commercial Fleet for 2024 in the ...

Costs Threaten Bus Fleet Electrification at Capital Region Schools
Because of costs and infrastructure needs, Capital Region school leaders are concerned they won't be able to meet New York's 2027 deadline to begin buying only electric buses and the 2035 deadline for ...

Ginny Smith making progress as CTA executive director
Ginny Smith, the executive director of Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA), has a lot to oversee. She manages a fleet of 48 vehicles and nearly as many drivers who take thousands of trips ...

China's commercial vehicle sales up 10.1 pct in Q1
China's commercial vehicle sales rose 10.1 percent year-on-year in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, industry data showed.This was reported by The Xinhua News ...

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from DPD, XPO Logistics, Webfleet, Samsara, Drivetech, Snap and Smith Bros
The move has enabled JJX Logistics to achieve a 17% reduction in fleet emissions in just three months and become one of the seven UK companies to gain Transported Asset Protection Association ...

Women In Trucking names 2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics
“We are thrilled to recognize Sarah as the 2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics, particularly on the ten-year anniversary of this award,” said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and chief executive ...

Honk, honk! Beep, beep! Wheaton Touch-a-Truck event draws big crowd
The Downtown Wheaton Association’s kid-friendly Touch-a-Truck event was a hit Saturday. Liberty Street in Wheaton was bustling with foot traffic as children marveled at giant tractors, garbage ...

Alberta wants more hydrogen vehicles. Experts say fuel infrastructure needs to come with them
Experts say building Alberta's hydrogen-fuelled transportation sector means working through a big question: Which comes first, the hydrogen vehicles, or the fuelling stations?

Mechanic shortage sparks electric vehicle insurance dilemma
Electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia are increasingly being declared total losses after minor accidents due to a critical shortage of skilled mechanics and the necessary parts, as well as outdated ...

Defense Innovation Unit moves to ease commercial drone certifications
DIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.

Big wheels: Wheaton gears up for Touch-A-Truck event
A fleet of municipal vehicles will go on display for the Downtown Wheaton Association’s kid-friendly Touch-a-Truck event Saturday, April 27. Youngsters will get a chance to climb, honk and explore ...

Hush Acoustics optimises fleet operations by securing FORS Gold accreditation
Hush Acoustics has invested in the safety and sustainability of its commercial vehicle fleet by achieving Gold status in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.

Sri Lanka and China discuss vehicle manufacturing investment
A meeting between the China Association of Small and Medium-commercial Enterprises (CASMCE) and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena took place yesterday at Temple Trees, focusing on bilateral ...

Fleet owner pleads guilty to reincarnating carriers, loan fraud
The DOT Office of Inspector General said Roderick Billingslea committed CARES Act fraud, fraudulently receiving over $500K. Also: TIA updates membership handbook for combating fraud; dealership ...

Mississippi passes predatory towing reform
The legislation restricts what towing services can legally do to commercial motor vehicles and provides ... president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, told FleetOwner.