Tag: Trucking News

Embark Announces Advisory Board to Accelerate the Commercialization of its Self-Driving Technology

Committee composed of storied industry executives will provide strategic guidance, promote continued innovation, and strengthen Embark’s customer relationships. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Embark Trucks, Inc., a leading developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, today announced the formation of its strategic advisory board, a committee of distinguished trucking and supply chain executives that will guide Embark’s […]

AECOM to develop hydrogen-powered railway in Central Italy to enhance economic growth

AECOM signs MOU focused on using green hydrogen to support post-earthquake recovery and growth in the country’s central Apennines region LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and […]

Two-Thirds of Consumers are “Sustainability-Minded Drivers,” Accenture Report Finds

Carmakers should act fast to respond to consumers’ desire for more sustainable mobility NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nearly two-thirds of consumers are “sustainability-minded drivers,” rating themselves as very or extremely environmentally concerned, which will require automakers to evolve their offerings to meet increased demand for automotive sustainability, according to a report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). Based on […]

Xcel Bulk Logistics Acquires 1845’s Commercial Bulk Division, Launches XBL Industrial Materials

Acquisition adds over 140 company and owner operator drivers to XBL and diversifies the company into the Industrial Materials market, supporting XBL’s strategy to be the premier regional dry bulk materials transportation and logistics company. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xcel Bulk Logistics LLC (“XBL”) today announced its acquisition of the Spotted Lakes LLC dba 1845 Commercial Bulk […]

Jing-Jin Electric and Allison Transmission Partner to Accelerate Development of Commercial Vehicle Electrified Powertrain Solutions for Global Markets

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, and Jing-Jin Electric (JJE), a Chinese electrified propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive and commercial vehicle customers, have signed a broad, global strategic collaboration partnership agreement to accelerate the development of industry-leading electrified […]