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Lotus Debuts All-Electric Super Coupe Evija
Lotus unveiled its first all-electric supercar, the Evija, in London on July 16.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 3:15 PM |
Trailer Makers Face Calif. Equipment Efficiency Deadline
Trailer makers intending to sell trailers in California beginning Jan. 1 must certify beforehand that the equipment meets the state’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule and receive an executive order, according to the California Air Resources Board.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 3:00 PM |
Data Suggests Amazon Customers Not Sold on Prime
Internet searches for “Canceling Amazon Prime” were 18 times higher June 15 — the beginning of Amazon.com’s two-day sale — than the previous day, according to search engine monitoring firm Captify, suggesting shoppers did not want to make a long-term commitment to the giant online retailer.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 2:00 PM |
Economist Noel Perry Warns of More Shutdowns After LME Padlocks Doors
One of the trucking industry’s leading economists says the abrupt shutdown of New Brighton, Minn. -based carrier LME Inc. is an indication that trucking companies that are poorly run could be in deep trouble if the economy slows.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 1:30 PM |
Online Stores Grab No. 2 Spot in $520 Billion US Retail Market
Online shopping has become the second-biggest chunk of the $520 billion U.S. retail market, after overtaking grocery stores and restaurants in June.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 1:15 PM |
Amazon Bargain Days Give Porch Pirates Prime Opportunity
Amazon’s Prime Day gives shoppers an opportunity to flex their deal-spotting muscles ahead of Black Friday. It also gives package thieves their own chance to warm up.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 11:00 AM |
Alphabet Unveils App to Provide Air-Traffic Control for Drones
The company that brought you free digital maps and e-mail wants to do the same thing for your drone.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 10:45 AM |
Permian Basin Watch: America’s Hottest Shale Play Is Slowing Down
The almost relentless thrust that has doubled crude output from the Permian Basin in three years is showing some signs of waning.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 10:30 AM |
US Retail Sales Rise 0.4% in June in Sign of Consumer Health
U.S. retail sales rose at a solid pace in June, providing crucial support to the economy at a time when other drivers of growth have faded.
POSTED JULY 16, 2019 10:00 AM |
Louisiana’s Autonomous Truck Rules Will Take Effect Aug. 1
Louisiana’s recently approved regulations for autonomous commercial motor vehicles will take effect Aug. 1.
POSTED JULY 15, 2019 5:30 PM |
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