Category: Engines & Drivetrains

The U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis Announce the Battery Workforce Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis Announce the Battery Workforce Challenge

| March 27, 2023

New North American Program Will Develop a Highly Skilled Domestic EV/Battery Workforce  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Stellantis launched the Battery Workforce Challenge, which includes a three-year collegiate engineering competition; vocational training; youth education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and career and technical education.  DOE has set a bold target to address the climate crisis […]

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160 Driving Academy Launches New Location in California

160 Driving Academy Launches New Location in California

| March 27, 2023

Starting salaries for 160 Driving Academy graduates (on average) start at $65,000/annual, with tremendous growth potential 160 Driving Academy’s newest location in San Diego, California hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the San Diego Location occurred on Wednesday, February 15th from 9:00 a.m. to […]

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Trucking Urges Biden Administration to Resolve West Coast Port Negotiations

Trucking Urges Biden Administration to Resolve West Coast Port Negotiations

| March 27, 2023

“Given the turmoil of the past several years, what our supply chain needs to see right now is continuity…” The American Trucking Associations joined supply chain stakeholders in calling on the Biden Administration for a resolution to the ongoing West Coast port labor negotiations. A letter sent to President Biden from 238 national, state, and […]

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Burger King® Moves Nearly One Third of its Field Team Transportation Fleet to Electric Vehicles

Burger King® Moves Nearly One Third of its Field Team Transportation Fleet to Electric Vehicles

| March 24, 2023

The Change Lessens Environmental Impact of Corporate Field Team Members Who Travel More Than 1,500 Miles On Average Each Month Burger King® transitioned 31% of its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) across 16 states, with goal of 100% EVs by 2030. This move is the next step in delivering on Restaurant Brands […]

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Trucking Stakeholders Launch Clean Freight Coalition

Trucking Stakeholders Launch Clean Freight Coalition

| March 24, 2023

Industry shows unified front on energy and emissions A group of truck transportation stakeholders launched the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC) to serve as a collective voice for key trucking industry stakeholders. Made up of motor carriers of every size and sector, truck manufacturers, and truck dealers, the CFC’s mission is to:   I.  Educate policy makers on […]

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Amogy Secures $139 Million Series B-1 Round of Funding, Moving the Transportation Industry Closer to Clean Energy

Amogy Secures $139 Million Series B-1 Round of Funding, Moving the Transportation Industry Closer to Clean Energy

| March 23, 2023

The funding will enable the commercialization of the company’s innovative ammonia-to-power technology Amogy Inc., a pioneer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions, announced its $139 million Series B-1 fundraising. The round was led by SK Innovation, joined by other global investors including Temasek, Korea Zinc, Aramco Ventures, AP Ventures, MOL PLUS, Yanmar Ventures, Zeon Ventures and DCVC. This […]

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