Major Truck Manufacturers Launch $2-3 Billion Battery Cell Venture for Electric Vehicles

Three major truck and engine manufacturers, including Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC, and Paccar, have initiated a joint venture worth an estimated $2 to $3 billion to produce battery cells in the United States.

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Over 100 Groups Call on President Biden to Reverse Proposed Tailpipe Emissions Regulations

Over 100 groups, including truckers from Florida and Pennsylvania, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to reverse the federal tailpipe emissions regulations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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California's AB316 Proposes Driver Requirement for Large Autonomous Vehicles

The California Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the testing of autonomous vehicles over 10,000 pounds, and it is now awaiting approval from the state Senate.

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New Requirement: Heavy Trucks and Buses to Have Automatic Emergency Braking Equipment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have announced a proposed rule that would require heavy trucks and buses to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems within the next five years.

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