Ford Motors increase 2023 EV F-150 pickup truck another $5k
Better start saving up even more for that new pick-up truck.
Getting people to care about carbon dioxide output
The Biden Administration and the Environmental Agency have been taking strides to address climate change and its consequences, signing landmark legislation with the Inflation Reduction Act in August.
U.K. 4 Day Work Week Trial is earning surprisingly positive results
More time, and the same money. But this time, you aren’t working extra hours.
Australia is seizing a lithium-laced opportunity
Currently, the country is set up to absorb 20% of the world's lithium refining capacity within the next five years.
Toyota’s electric vehicle strategy stands regardless of criticism, says CEO
Toyota Motor’s CEO Akio Toyoda has remained steadfast on the company’s electric vehicle strategy, despite criticism that the company’s plans are not ambitious or quick enough.
BMW opens $100M logistics center and unveils fleet of AI-operated trucks
BMW Manufacturing’s $100 million dollar logistics center is officially open.
Robotics are being introduced to food wholesaler distribution centers
United Natural Foods (UNFI), a food wholesale company, is inserting an end-to-end automation technology system into five of its distribution centers over the next five years.
Prioritizing employee mental health can make a huge difference for supply chain operations
Supporting employee mental health is critical in today’s day and age.
Texas encouraged to adopt EVs by DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the Texas Tribune Festival last week to enough Texans to purchase electric vehicles.
Amtrak intends to reduce carbon footprint with 2045 net-zero emissions goal
Amtrak, the passenger train company, announced its plans to become a net-zero emission rail network by the year 2045.
Rail workers still may be unhappy, regardless of barely-skirted union strike
Workers and the railroads came to a tentative agreement at midnight hour last week, but not everyone is thrilled with the results.
A.P. Moller - Maersk voices support for US Clean Shipping Act
The U.S. Clean Shipping Act is legislation currently being reviewed by Congress.
FedEx blames incoming “global recession” for failings, but competitors are faring fine
FedEx has given the world a wild warning of a global recession, but is that really the issue?
Global trend: unions are fed up
There seems to be a global trend regarding labor unions… they’ve had enough.
Workplaces should strategize how to improve mental health of stressed employees
The American Psychological Association reported in March that over 80% of those polled say that inflation, supply chain issues, and overall global uncertainty are major stressors in their lives.
Gap Inc. reevaluates its distribution network with new Texas facility
Gap Inc.’s newest 850,000-square-foot Customer Experience Center has opened in Longview, Texas.
Shell CEO departs as company faces major pressure to shift away from fossil fuels
Ben van Beurden, CEO of the gasoline giant Shell, has announced he will be leaving the company at the closure of 2022.
Toyota puzzles environmentalists and rivals by not investing as heavily in electric vehicles
The world’s largest automaker, Toyota, isn’t buying all-in into the electric vehicle push.
Customers desire more environmentally-friend shipping methods, regardless of delays
A new survey from Descartes Systems titled “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity”, reports that a mere 38% of consumers feel retailers are actually doing a decent job using sustainable delivery operations.
United Airlines purchased 200 electric aircraft
The aircraft are four-seater air taxis, similar to helicopters. United Airlines invested in Eve Air Mobility with a further $15 million.
