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Modern Shipper
Rivian for the win: Electric-vehicle maker targets $8B IPO windfall
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian is said to be looking for as much as $8 billion from its upcoming IPO, which would make it the fourth-largest U.S.…
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Modern Shipper
Walmart drives closer to autonomous delivery with Ford, Argo AI deal
Walmart will begin offering delivery of groceries and other products via self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Ford and Argo AI.
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Last-mile delivery
Breaking: Amazon-backed Rivian files for $80B IPO
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has filed for an IPO that could value the company as much as $80 billion.
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Rail
Norfolk Southern investigating cause of Missouri derailment
NS is investigating the cause of the derailment, which stopped train traffic from Monday afternoon to early Wednesday.
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Technology
Ford to run self-driving cars on Lyft network
Lyft riders in Miami will be able to choose a self-driving car later this year through an agreement with Ford and autonomous-tech company Argo AI.
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American Shipper
FreightWaves Flashback: Ford reduces in-transit damage by 70%
1991: In-transit damage used to be a major problem for Ford, but the automobile manufacturer has amped up its hauling standards.
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Transmission
Chip shortage or crisis? Semiconductor issue illustrates the difference
On the Transmission show this week, we speak with Dan Hearsch, managing director at AlixPartners, about the difference between a shortage and a crisis. In…
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News
Mexican automakers hope to fire on all cylinders in 2021
After a disruptive year, Mexico’s automotive industry hopes to revive a manufacturing sector depressed by the pandemic, along with shortages of vital components and energy…
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News
GSCW keynote: Ford CTO says auto industry at ‘inflection point’ with electrification
Lower battery prices and extraordinary technological innovation will change the driving relationship forever, Ken Washington says during FreightWaves' Global Supply Chain Week.
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News
Chip shortage forces automakers to adjust Mexico plants
General Motors is extending temporary shutdowns at three assembly plants, including one in San Luis PotosÃ, Mexico.
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