Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) is set to enter a new phase in autonomous trucking, with end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model expected to arrive sooner than expected. According to VAS’ head of on-road solutions, Sasko Cuklev, advances in AI technology…
A father in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, was trying to teach his son how to drive when two drivers made incredibly reckless maneuvers in front of them. The incident, which was captured on dashcam footage, shows one driver passing on the…
US farmers are facing record diesel prices above $6 a gallon, adding to their already high costs for fertilizer, seeds, and equipment. The price of diesel has risen about 60% since late February due to the US-Iran war, which has…
Jeff Currie, a veteran commodities strategist, believes that U.S. gasoline prices are highly likely to reach $5 a gallon before the November 3 midterm elections. He attributes the rising fuel prices to shortages spreading from refined products to crude oil,…
The food industry is warning that prices will go up for the rest of the year due to inflation, tariffs, and higher input costs. Companies such as Conagra, Campbell’s, and Clorox have announced or signaled price increases, with Campbell’s planning…
The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is drawing opposition from state officials, shippers, and labor unions as federal regulators review the deal. Union Pacific argues the merger would improve service and reduce highway congestion, while opponents warn…
Oil prices have eased, taking some pressure off inflation, after jumping earlier in the week to their highest levels since May due to the ongoing war with Iran. Brent crude fell 3% to $104.44 a barrel, helping to take some…
The US inflation rate accelerated in August, driven by a spike in gas prices following renewed fighting in the Middle East. According to the Labor Department, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.4% last month compared to the same period…
The national average diesel price in the US has reached a record $6.05 per gallon, up from $3.70 last year, due to the US-Iran war disrupting fuel flows and pushing crude oil above $100 a barrel. This increase is expected…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has released a white paper that explores the key requirements for seals and damping elements in robotics applications. The study focuses on the performance needs of industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and emerging humanoid robots, and…