Tesla

An electric Tesla semi recently piloted by ArcBest performed comparably to its diesel counterparts, the company announced Wednesday.

Tesla had revenue of $19.3 billion and earnings of 27 cents per share in the first quarter.

Tesla Semi deliveries delayed again The long-awaited debut of the Tesla Semi is running late, according to Electrek, which obtained a letter from Ryder to California’s Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). The letter is part of a 28-month contract extension request with MSRC, which awarded Ryder funding to deploy Tesla Semis and […]

This week in Borderlands: Cartels a barrier to growing cross-border trade, expert says; Tesla plans to build massive battery plant in Texas; Logistics firm opens second supply chain facility in Austin, Texas; and Authorities seize $4M in drugs hidden in blueberry shipment.

A group of Senate Democrats told Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to stop mass layoffs and asked for details on Elon Musk’s involvement.

Nikola’s bankruptcy is a reality check for the push toward zero-emission freight. Once hailed as the Tesla of trucking, Nikola’s failure highlights the immense challenges of replacing diesel with electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives. While policymakers and environmental advocates push for green energy solutions, the trucking industry remains bound by the need for reliability, infrastructure, and economic viability. With limited charging and hydrogen refueling networks, high costs, and performance struggles, Nikola’s downfall reinforces a hard truth, diesel isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Tesla plans to begin mass production of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck by the end of the year at its factory in Nevada.

FreightWaves reviews the most read fraud fiascos from the past year

Tesla plans to ramp up full production of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck in 2026.

Digital freight broker Next Trucking and sister trucking company Next Freight Solutions may close after furloughing most of their remaining employees and drivers, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Electrification startup Synop is carving a niche for itself focused on help electric fleets return electricity to the grid and get paid for it.

Tesla has paused plans for a factory in Mexico amid a 43% drop in second-quarter profit.

PepsiCo Beverages North America announced this week that it plans to add 50 Tesla electric semi-trucks to its California fleet as part of the company’s mission to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

Tesla’s first-quarter revenue fell 9% amid 6,000 worker layoffs in California and Texas.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border business stories are highlighted.

A government system that leaves most of the trucking industry without a safety rating needs an overhaul, carriers and brokers tell regulators.

Automaker Tesla’s plan to build a factory in Mexico could be delayed past 2025, CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday.

Lingong Machinery Group is investing $5 billion to build a plant and industrial park in northern Mexico

Some of Tesla’s all-electric Class 8 Semi trucks are running loads 12 hours a day for PepsiCo.

Tesla has unveiled its first production electric Cybertruck, the company tweeted Saturday, two years behind schedule.

Losers among transportation startups are rapidly being defined, It will take longer to determine the winners.

This week in Borderlands: Florida tomato growers want the U.S. to terminate a Mexico trade deal; a Texas border bridge is shut down temporarily by migrant crossings; Union Pacific will provide rail access to an Arizona industrial park; and Tesla issues a second recall for the electric Semi truck.

Tesla’s Class 8 electric Semi truck’s production is being delayed due to battery supply chain constraints.

This week in Borderlands: Experts see strong cross-border flatbed demand this year; Tesla breaks ground on Texas lithium refinery; DHL invests $120 million to expand operations in Mexico; and Mediterranean Shipping Co. opens Arizona office.

Tesla issued a voluntary recall of 35 Semi trucks just three months after its release.

Tesla’s new electric vehicle plant in Mexico could increase cross-border trade with the U.S. by $15 billion annually, officials said.

Tesla has confirmed that its next electric vehicle factory will be near the Mexican city of Monterrey.

Tesla is set to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the Mexican city of Monterrey.

Más allá del hecho de que, al parecer, nadie puede conseguir sus camiones

Communicating to an industry audience isn’t very “badass,” but it should be a priority for Elon Musk’s Tesla Semi.

Tesla could soon begin production of its long-awaited Cybertruck at it plants in Austin, Texas.

Tesla announced it is investing $3.6 billion to build two new factories in Nevada, including a facility to mass produce its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck.

This week in Borderlands: Houston’s MacroFab raises $42M to capitalize on nearshoring shift; Tesla expected to begin production of Cybertruck in Texas in 2023; Nike to open a major logistics center in Dallas; and Dana Inc. to open a new factory in Mexico.

This week in Borderlands: Port Laredo was the No. 2 gateway for international trade in November; Tesla acquired a massive logistics center near Houston; the Port of Brownsville set a record for steel cargo tonnage; and First Call Logistics launched a Texas logistics hub.

Tesla plans to spend $775 million to expand its electric vehicle factory in Austin this year.

This week in Borderlands: Canada remains top US trading partner ahead of Mexico; Texas group acquires heavy-haul carrier United Vision Logistics; GM plans to expand electric vehicle production in Mexico; and Chinese manufacturer announces first plant in Mexico.

Electric vehicle maker Tesla will reportedly soon announce its first automotive assembly plant in Mexico.

Why the Tesla Semi isn’t yet ready for commercial prime time

Tesla Semi all-electric Class 8 truck completes its first 500-mile trip with an 81,000-pound load.

This week in Borderlands: Automotive logistics provider expands into Mexico; Tesla negotiating with Texas officials for a $365 million lithium refinery; El Paso explores high-tech shuttle to move freight; and automotive parts supplier to build second factory in Mexico.

U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.

Tesla plans to build 50,000 Class 8 Semi trucks

Tesla aims to build 50,000 units of the Semi all-electric Class 8 truck by 2024 at its factory in Nevada.

Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla is starting production of its Semi electric commercial truck.

This week in Borderlands: Tesla proposes $375M lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas; PGT Trucking expands border operations; Lineage Logistics signs lease at Houston ColdPort; and Otay Mesa port of entry receives $150M federal grant.

Electric car sales are continuing to climb, despite the fact supply chain shortages have been disrupting the industry

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Nowports aims to be supply chain ally for Latam trade; US files labor complaint against auto parts plant in Mexico; Tesla suppliers have dedicated lane at US-Mexico border bridge; and Laredo CBP seizes $4.3M worth of meth from tractor-trailer.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cargamos aims to revolutionize last-mile deliveries across Mexico; Pass Automotive to manufacture parts for Tesla in Mexico; speculative truck terminal under construction in Houston; and Posco International to build electric vehicle parts plant in Mexico.

Australia’s Tritium is making a charge in U.S. market with a move into direct current fast charging for electric trucks.

Is a bigger battery on wheels the best way to make autonomous trucks more efficient? Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies thinks so.

Truck Tech is a weekly newsletter providing perspective and context on autonomy, electrification and other technologies impacting the fleet ecosystem.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Avocado prices soar 59% ahead of the Super Bowl; Mexican court halts $1B expansion plans for Port of Veracruz; Tesla is expanding its factory in Austin; and Gebrüder Weiss expands into Texas for nearshoring opportunities.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: manufacturing sector in Austin, Texas, is booming; GDP from transport in Mexico averaged fell sharply last year; reverse logistics firm opening Fort Worth facility; and CBP finds massive load of drugs in auto parts load.

Ford owns 12% of electric vehicle startup Rivian, and while it is a direct competitor to Ford’s own ambitions of electric vehicle dominance, that stake could be the driving force in the automaker’s transformation.

Tesla has been many things, but to Ed Niedermeyer, the company is a case study filled with both good and bad lessons on how to build a company.

Amazon-backed EV maker Rivian makes big news with a public stock offer and beating its rivals to market with the first-ever electric pickup, the R1T.

Inactivity could lead a federal court to dismiss Nikola’s patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla. A lot has changed on both sides.

Nikola founder makes biggest divestiture to date, selling 7 million shares over three days and transferring 600,000 shares to his spouse.

Pollution credit sales are less of a factor as vehicle profitability at Tesla shifts to overdrive in Q2.

Even though there is no indication Tesla is interested in eVTOLs at this time, Morgan Stanley says the company will eventually offer services related to urban air mobility.

As U.S. automakers pivot into the electric, autonomous vehicle era, cross-border operators say Mexico is more than ready to seize the moment.

Tesla is focusing on making more cars, securing battery cells and finishing gigafactories in Texas and Germany. The Semi is again in the background.

Tesla has shut down production of its California assembly plant for two weeks due to a variety of supply chain problems. Should there be concerns over the true demand for Tesla vehicles?

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm debate the big news in the retail space and compare which logistics companies have the best drop-and-hook practices.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, freight rates jumped 12% to end 2020, and Amazon wants to help truckers build their own businesses. Plus, Knight-Swift acquires a technology company.

As CEO Elon Musk tweets support for the meme-based Dogecoin cryptocurrency, Tesla disclosed Monday it has invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will let customers use it to buy electric vehicles.

Romeo Power Inc. claims a two-year lead over competitors in the race to fast-charging, long-range batteries for electric trucks. But new entries, backed by blank-check companies like Romeo was, are flooding the market.

OEMs will be able to close the gap that Tesla created with the help of energy policies from the White House and infrastructure already set in place.

Mark Duchesne’s resume includes working at process-driven Toyota Motor Corp. and freewheeling Tesla Inc. Now he is trying to keep Nikola’s $600 million plant on schedule to build battery-electric trucks and the first fuel cell electric trucks by the end of 2021.

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm talk mergers across the market and how they’ll impact the next year.

Tesla’s year includes becoming the most valuable auto company in the world, announcing a new car factory and inclusion in the S&P 500.

Nikola telegraphed that an equity deal with General Motors was iffy following a short seller’s fraud claims by the electric truck startup. On Monday, GM and Nikola said they may work together to integrate GM fuel cells in Nikola trucks, a small piece of the grander plan.

There is an ongoing race for EV domination as automakers across the globe push to be No. 1 in the EV market. Today’s focus? Tesla’s strategy to stay on top.

Cowen Inc. helps bolster the balance sheets of startup electric vehicle companies by recruiting private investment in public equity to help young companies earn higher valuations.

Detroit, like the rest of the U.S, is experiencing a resurgence of positive COVID-19 tests. However, the auto industry is projected to continue operations as normal thanks to effective virus protocols in place.

Based on Monday’s closing prices, Tesla would be one of the 10 most valuable companies in the S&P 500.

Trucking is going sustainable. Find out the details on AFVs, FTLs, automation and what new regulations to expect next year.

Undefeated champion Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) secured first place in the 2021 FreightTech 25 – a position it has held for the past three years. The Seattle-based disruptor – known most widely for its lightning-fast shipping speeds – seems to have a hand in just about every part of the logistics industry at this point.  The […]

Mehta and Sweat are keeping a step ahead of the evolving supply chain startup market.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Knight-Swift sees a strong 2021 ahead; experts are predicting a wild Q4; and Kenan Advantage Group could be for sale.

S&P Global Ratings extended its bullish appraisal of electric vehicle maker Tesla (NASDAQL TSLA), upgrading the company’s debt rating from B+ to BB-. The raise puts the electric automaker just two notches from “investment grade” ratings. “The stable outlook reflects our view that Tesla’s competitive position remains solid and its credit metrics will stay in […]

Walmart Canada boosted its order of Tesla Semi trucks to 130 as it bets on Elon Musk’s electric heavy-duty vehicle to cut carbon emissions from fleet.

Tesla’s new 4680 battery is the automaker’s big breakthrough in the company’s quest to create a more affordable electric car, officials said.

Shares of electric truck maker Nikola Corp. sag 20% on the announcement its founder and executive chairman was stepping down, following the fallout from a short seller report questioning the company’s technology claims.

Short seller Hindenburg Research renewed its attack on Nikola after successfully beating down its shares. Nikola clams up as to whether the SEC is investigating.

Former General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky, who led startup truck maker Nikola to its public debut in June, earlier suggested to GM that its battery and fuel cell technology could create value for both companies.

Is hydrogen or renewable natural gas the better path to powering emission-free battery-electric trucking? Hyliion is all-in on its RNG-fueled generator to make electricity. Nikola’s hydrogen-backing founder predicts its rival will fail if it sticks to fossil fuel.

Andrew and Kevin are again joined by Freight Intel Group member Seth Holm to present the case for Walmart doubling in size. Next, we discuss how big the hydrogen truck stock bubble is and debate which department stores are at the biggest risk of bankruptcy. As always, a special thanks to our friends at CarrierDirect […]

How to get a deal on “Shark Tank,” talking business with “The Real Wolf of Wall Street” and the latest from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. Catch this week’s top trending stories on the FreightCasts network!

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a driver’s training matters more than his or her age when it comes to safety performance; Navistar and TuSimple promise a self-driving truck by 2024, and Convoy opens the door to dedicated freight.

Andrew, Kevin and Seth discuss Walmart+, the forthcoming Palantir IPO and department store bankruptcies. Also, Andrew introduces a new segment in an ode to Dan Le Betard and his father, “Papi.” Thanks as always to my friends at CarrierDirect for their research contributions.

Tesla receives 20-year incentives deal from Travis County, Texas, for possible Cybertruck factory.