Regan called the rule “a giant step forward” in delivering on President Joe Biden’s climate agenda “while paving the way toward an all-electric, zero-emissions transportation future.″ WASHINGTON: In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases. A final rule being… Continue reading Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change
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Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Receives $700,000 Grant from ECMC Foundation
With nearly 100,000 new entrant collision technicians needed between 2021 and 2025, according to the TechForce Foundation, the Collision Engineering Program addresses the ongoing industry technician shortage and skills gap. Collision repair businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in growing and sustaining their workforce as baby boomers retire and demand outpaces a declining supply of postsecondary… Continue reading Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Receives $700,000 Grant from ECMC Foundation
Norfolk Southern incentive advances sustainability while tackling supply-chain congestion and supporting growth
ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) has rolled out a pilot incentive program for intermodal shipping partners that aims to drive market efficiencies, grow capacity at its international intermodal terminals, and advance key sustainability goals. The Dual Mission Reward Program is being tested at Landers Intermodal Facility in Chicago, the company’s largest… Continue reading Norfolk Southern incentive advances sustainability while tackling supply-chain congestion and supporting growth
Democrats press Amazon for details on tornado warehouse deaths
Senators and House representatives including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Cori Bush have sent a letter to Amazon asking whether the company’s policies played a role in the deaths of six workers after a tornado struck an Illinois warehouse earlier this month. An extreme weather event on December 10th led to the deaths of at… Continue reading Democrats press Amazon for details on tornado warehouse deaths
What we bought: Our favorite gadgets of 2021
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. While plenty of gadgets cross our desks, we at Engadget also end up buying a lot of… Continue reading What we bought: Our favorite gadgets of 2021
@FCA: Canada: 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Introduces Even More Advanced Technology and Connectivity for Driver and Passengers
December 20, 2021 , Windsor, Ontario – The Jeep® brand continues to expand high-tech offerings to its new Grand Cherokee family of vehicles, bringing Amazon Fire TV for Auto, a new 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display, new appearance packages and several new exterior colors to the 2022 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee L. “The all-new Jeep… Continue reading @FCA: Canada: 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Introduces Even More Advanced Technology and Connectivity for Driver and Passengers
Mobileye receives test license for Paris
Mobileye, which belongs to Intel, received a test permit for autonomous driving in Paris. Mobileye is one of the leading companies in the field of autonomous driving and tests its autonomous vehicles in different countries and cities. In addition to the USA, this also includes Israel, South Korea, Germany and now France too. The company… Continue reading Mobileye receives test license for Paris
U.S. motor vehicle travel rose by 7.1% in October over 2020 levels
Travelers are stuck in a traffic jam as people hit the road before the busy Thanksgiving Day weekend in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) – U.S. motorists drove 7.1% more miles in October over 2020 levels as people return to offices and leisure trips, but the distance… Continue reading U.S. motor vehicle travel rose by 7.1% in October over 2020 levels
Extreme X considering more European events in future
The new Extreme E Championship is considering adding more events in heavily populated regions such as the UK and Europe in the future, following the success of stand-in events in Sardinia, Italy and Dorset this season. The series for electric off-roaders was originally designed to race in a series of isolated locations around the world… Continue reading Extreme X considering more European events in future
Hyundai Mobis to Provide a Metaverse Mobility Experience at CES® 2022
The global tier-one mobility tech suppliers will unveil updates to its shared mobility concept, ‘M.Vision POP’ and ‘M.Vision 2GO’ for the first time Attendees will have the opportunity to create an avatar and experience various mobility concepts developed by Hyundai Mobis in the metaverse Hyundai Mobis will display 20 technologies ready for global orders and… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to Provide a Metaverse Mobility Experience at CES® 2022