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Omnitracs Partners with Peloton Technology on Driver-Assistive Truck Platooning

Omnitracs Partners with Peloton Technology on Driver-Assistive Truck Platooning

| February 16, 2017

Omnitracs, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, has announced that it has partnered with Peloton Technology, a developer of connected and automated vehicle systems for U.S. and global freight carriers. Omnitracs and Peloton will collaborate to bring Peloton’s industry-leading truck platooning technology to Omnitracs customers. The partners will also […]

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Clean Cars in 2016: Building on Progress toward Clean Air

Clean Cars in 2016: Building on Progress toward Clean Air

| December 24, 2016

By Luke Tonachel The drive to put cleaner vehicles on the road—and reduce climate-altering pollution and save drivers money—made significant gains in 2016. New cars achieved record high fuel economy. New carbon pollution and fuel efficiency standards were put in place for heavy trucks, a large source of vehicle emissions. And efforts to increase the […]

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U.S. Economic Growth Up 0.8% vs 0.9% Anticipated

U.S. Economic Growth Up 0.8% vs 0.9% Anticipated

| May 27, 2016

U.S. gross domestic product rose at a 0.8 percent annualized rate in the three months ended in March, which is the smallest gain in a year, according to the Commerce Department. In contrast, that compares with the 0.5 percent advance the government reported last month. The numbers suggest a lackluster start to the year.  The […]

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U.S. Car Sales Accelerate 3% in March, Warning Signs Ahead?

U.S. Car Sales Accelerate 3% in March, Warning Signs Ahead?

| April 2, 2016

Sales of U.S. auto rose 3% in March as compared to a yer ago, but some are questioning whether the pace can continue. Analysts had expected March’s selling pace to be a bit higher, coming in at an adjusted annual rate of 16.57 million light vehicles, versus an anticipated rate of 17.5 million vehicles. The […]

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LA, San Francisco and NYC Top Most Congested Roads Index

LA, San Francisco and NYC Top Most Congested Roads Index

| March 22, 2016

If you think your morning commute s getting worse, you’re probably right. Many of the Top 10 cities on a new traffic congestion list suffered from having longer travel times vs. a year ago. According to a new report, the TomTom Traffic Index 2016, overall congestion is heaviest in big West Coast cities, and booming […]

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National Drive Electric Week Reaches 150 Cities

National Drive Electric Week Reaches 150 Cities

| June 11, 2015

Plug In America, a San Francisco-based national nonprofit organization working to advance plug-in vehicles powered by domestic electricity, has announced that as the group approaches its fifth year, it now reaches 150 cities across the U.S. The group also announced that Nissan will serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor for National Drive Electric Week through […]

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Google Reluctantly Reveals Driverless Car Crash Stats

Google Reluctantly Reveals Driverless Car Crash Stats

| June 6, 2015

Following pressure from a number of groups, including Consumer Watchdog, Google said it would issue regular reports offering some details of crashes involving its driverless cars. Google released its first of what it said would be monthly reports on a website dedicated to the driverless car project. Included in the report is a synopsis written […]

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GE Completes Test of New GE Evolution Series Tier 4 Engine

GE Completes Test of New GE Evolution Series Tier 4 Engine

| April 11, 2015

GE Transportation has completed the first production test of its GE Evolution Series Tier 4 engine. This production test evaluates the performance, emissions and mechanical properties of the engine. This is the first engine to go through the newly built test cell in Grove City and will be sent to one of GE’s locomotive assembly […]

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Evening Rush Hour Adds Nearly 50% More Time to Americans’ Commute

Evening Rush Hour Adds Nearly 50% More Time to Americans’ Commute

| April 1, 2015

If your evening commute is feeling longer than ever, you’re not alone. TomTom has just released its 5th annual Traffic Index, a detailed measurement of traffic congestion in over 200 cities worldwide, and the data shows that evening rush hour adds nearly 50% more time to the commute of most Americans. The report also shows […]

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ATA Joins Suit to Block Clean Fuel Standards in Oregon

ATA Joins Suit to Block Clean Fuel Standards in Oregon

| March 23, 2015

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) joined with the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers and the Consumer Energy Alliance in suing the state of Oregon to block the state’s low carbon fuel standards. “Just as trucking is the lifeblood of our economy, for the foreseeable future, diesel fuel is the lifeblood of the trucking industry,” said […]

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