Tesla

Thomas Wasson Friday, April 11, 2025

Tesla Semi deliveries delayed again

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 […]

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Rob Carpenter Thursday, February 20, 2025

Nikola’s Bankruptcy a Reality Check for Diesel Alternatives

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.

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Noi Mahoney Sunday, July 24, 2022

Borderlands: Nowports aims to be supply chain ally for Latam trade

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.

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Noi Mahoney Sunday, July 10, 2022

Borderlands: Cargamos aims to revolutionize last-mile deliveries across Mexico

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.

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Noi Mahoney Sunday, February 13, 2022

Borderlands: Avocado prices soar 59% ahead of Super Bowl

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.

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Noi Mahoney Sunday, December 19, 2021

Borderlands: Manufacturing sector in Austin is booming

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.

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FreightWaves Staff Tuesday, October 13, 2020

S&P pushes Tesla debt rating closer to investment grade

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 […]

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Kevin Hill Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Is Walmart becoming a tech company?

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.

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