Hendrickson Debuts Electraax E-Axle for Medium-Duty Trucks Developed with Driventic, Hendrickson's new integrated e-axle is designed to improve efficiency, reduce weight, and extend range in Class 6-7 EV applications. Hendrickson introduced a new electric drive axle aimed at medium-duty commercial vehicles, marking the company’s first-ever electric axle and first drive axle product. The new Electraax e-axle, developed with Driventic, is designed for Class 6-7 applications, including school buses and pickup-and-delivery trucks. The new e-axle was announced at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in early May. Ad Loading... Integrated Design Focuses on Efficiency The integrated system combines the axle, electric motor, inverter, and single-speed gearbox into a single lightweight package intended to improve efficiency and reduce overall vehicle weight. Hendrickson said the system achieved up to 94% efficiency in internal testing, which could help extend driving range and reduce battery demands. The fabricated modular design offers multiple configurations for track widths, gearing, suspensions, and brakes, allowing OEMs to tailor the axle for different chassis and applications. Full motor-torque regenerative braking helps maximize energy recovery, according to a news release. Ad Loading... A single-speed gearbox design reduces reduce friction and weight compared to multi-speed gearboxes. It provides a smooth ride without shift‑quality concerns for pickup‑and‑delivery duty cycles, while reducing component count to support increased long‑term reliability. Driventic’s electric drive system adds an efficient motor with a power‑dense inverter to deliver extended peak torque for sustained, consistent power during acceleration, hill climbs, and heavy hauling. Hendrickson said the lighter-weight design can help fleets balance payload capacity with EV battery requirements while potentially lowering total cost of ownership. Targeted at Medium-Duty EV Applications According to the companies, Electraax is engineered specifically for medium-duty duty cycles such as school transportation, food and beverage delivery, and last-mile operations. Hendrickson said the launch represents a significant milestone
May 22, 2026 · via truckinginfo.com
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May 22, 2026 · via wbng.com
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May 22, 2026 · via kold.com
Golf cart, SUV destroyed in fire near Anna Maria Post Office ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WWSB) - A golf cart and an SUV were destroyed Thursday evening after both vehicles caught fire near the Anna Maria Post Office, according to West Manatee Fire Rescue. Crews were called around 5:52 p.m. to the area of 101 S. Bay Blvd. for a reported vehicle fire. When firefighters arrived, they found the golf cart and SUV fully involved in flames. Firefighters used about 400 gallons of water to put out the fire. Both vehicles were deemed a total loss. No injuries were reported to West Manatee Fire Rescue. Homeowner averts wheelchair battery fire after hearing warning sounds Crews were able to salvage personal items from one of the vehicles, including a wallet and glovebox contents, according to West Manatee Fire Rescue. Florida Power & Light was also notified to check a nearby power pole for possible heat damage. No confirmed cause has been identified. West Manatee Fire Rescue shared general golf cart fire safety reminders after the fire, including using manufacturer-approved chargers, avoiding unattended overnight charging and checking batteries, wiring and connections regularly. Fire officials also warned that damaged batteries, improper chargers, overloaded extension cords and charging in enclosed spaces can increase the risk of overheating and fire. Golf carts should also be kept away from combustible materials and not parked directly next to other vehicles, inside cluttered garages or beneath structures while charging, officials said. Copyright 2026 WWSB. All rights reserved.
May 22, 2026 · via mysuncoast.com
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May 22, 2026 · via kfyrtv.com
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May 22, 2026 · via wbtv.com
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May 22, 2026 · via westernmassnews.com
Spotify announces program that’ll ensure dedicated fans get tickets. Here’s what to know (CNN) - Spotify is working to make it easier for people to see their favorite bands and singers. The streaming service introduced the program called Reserved in a press release Thursday. Through the program, Spotify is setting aside tickets for those who are determined to be the biggest fans of artists. The company said it will use streams and shares to pick the people considered the artist’s “superfans.” Spotify will then hold two tickets for those eligible for the offer. “You show up for the artist, Spotify shows up for you,” the company said. This program, which starts this summer, is the result of a multiyear partnership between Spotify and Live Nation. Spotify officials said this offer is to help music fans who are frustrated with the overall ticket-buying process. “You show up at the right time, refresh endlessly, and still miss out. Too often, the experience is stressful, unpredictable, and disconnected from what should matter most: whether real fans actually get tickets,” the company said. According to the press release, fans will receive an email and an in‑app notification if they have received Reserved tickets. They will then have a set amount of time, typically a day, to buy the tickets if they choose to do so. Only Spotify Premium members will be eligible for the offer. Spotify said that the offer will be based on a tour’s locations, so if a tour is not coming to your town, you may not be eligible. There is no word yet on which artists will be involved with this feature. Spotify said that it will be offered for newly released tours for a select number of artists. Copyright 2026 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
May 22, 2026 · via kwqc.com
What to know about Kyle Busch’s death at 41 CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here is what to know: How did Kyle Busch die? At this point, the cause of death has not been released and details remain limited. What is known is that Busch was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive and was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details have not been disclosed by Busch’s team or family. EN ESPAÑOL | Lo que se sabe de la muerte del piloto bicampeón de NASCAR Kyle Busch Had Kyle Busch been ill? Busch was thought to have had a sinus cold. While racing May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed his team requesting a “shot” from a doctor after he finished. Per the TV broadcast, Busch had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the New York road course. It’s unclear if that issue had something to do with his death. Busch did race last weekend and won the Trucks Series race at Dover and finished 17th in the NASCAR All-Star race. That would be his final race. How good was Kyle Busch? Busch won 234 races across NASCAR’s three national series — more than any driver in history. He won Cup season championships in 2015 and 2019 for Joe Gibbs Racing. His first championship was particularly impressive. Busch missed the first 11 Cup races of the 2015 season after breaking his right leg and left foot following a crash at Daytona, but came back
May 22, 2026 · via wabi.tv
Historic cemetery reopens days after shocking loved ones with sudden closure
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A historic Birmingham cemetery appeared to reopen just as suddenly as it closed down.
Families of loved ones buried at Zion Memorial Gardens were shocked to find a note on the business’s front door on May 17 that said the cemetery was closed.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closed for business. We are limiting our assistance to burial service planning only,” the sign read. Below that was a phone number that reportedly sent callers to voicemail.
Previous coverage: Families left in limbo after Zion Memorial Gardens cemetery posts ‘closed for business’ sign on office door
That same Sunday, WBRC found headstones behind the main office building. Some families contacted the station, reporting that their family member’s headstones, which had been paid for, were among those in the pile.
Families had reported for years that graves were without markers. Others were reportedly placed on the wrong plots.
By May 20, a new sign listing business hours was placed on the door.
The Alabama Board of Funeral Services was reportedly investigating.
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May 22, 2026 · via kbtx.com
What to know about Kyle Busch’s death at 41 CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here is what to know: How did Kyle Busch die? At this point, the cause of death has not been released and details remain limited. What is known is that Busch was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive and was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details have not been disclosed by Busch’s team or family. EN ESPAÑOL | Lo que se sabe de la muerte del piloto bicampeón de NASCAR Kyle Busch Had Kyle Busch been ill? Busch was thought to have had a sinus cold. While racing May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed his team requesting a “shot” from a doctor after he finished. Per the TV broadcast, Busch had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the New York road course. It’s unclear if that issue had something to do with his death. Busch did race last weekend and won the Trucks Series race at Dover and finished 17th in the NASCAR All-Star race. That would be his final race. How good was Kyle Busch? Busch won 234 races across NASCAR’s three national series — more than any driver in history. He won Cup season championships in 2015 and 2019 for Joe Gibbs Racing. His first championship was particularly impressive. Busch missed the first 11 Cup races of the 2015 season after breaking his right leg and left foot following a crash at Daytona, but came back
May 22, 2026 · via wbtv.com
Driverless semitrucks are coming. Here’s where you can expect to see them (KTEN) — Driverless semitrucks may take some getting used to, but you are about to start seeing them on highways. While driverless trucks are already in some parts of the country, the autonomous routes are beginning to expand. For example, tech partners Volvo and Aurora announced they are expanding their driverless semitrucks from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Local drivers worry about sharing the road with these vehicles. “I’d rather a person be driving it because there’s people errors, but there’s also, you know, errors with technology,” Oklahoma driver Kathleen Tuiqalau said. Drivers questioned what happens if something does go wrong. “If there is a glitch or something in that program, someone can lose their life,” semitruck driver Robert Dumagan said. Capt. Scott Hampton with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the autonomous semitrucks present new challenges for law enforcement. “That will all be a work in progress to see how public safety deals with that,” Hampton said. He added, “We’re currently training with the companies that are putting this in place.” Law enforcement officials will have to ensure the vehicles follow the rules of the road, especially when first responders are present. “They have put in protocol as to, like when emergency vehicles come up behind them, they will sense that,” Hampton said. The driverless semitrucks will also have daily inspections before the vehicles begin their routes. If a problem is detected, built-in fail-safes take over to protect surrounding traffic. “Any time they sense an issue, they are pulling over on the side of the road, putting themselves out of service, and can’t move until they are repaired,” Hampton said. The semitrucks are expected to be on routes from Dallas to Oklahoma City beginning in June. Copyright 2026 KTEN
May 22, 2026 · via kltv.com
Squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s is being recalled for possible asbestos (Gray News) – A squishy toy sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores nationwide is being recalled for potential asbestos. The Orb Factory said its Orb Funkee squeeze toys may have asbestos in the sand, which can be harmful if inhaled. The recall involves squishies with the date code 3102491A. Model 17451 is a large golden monkey, and model 41929 is an assortment of small “monkees” in various colors, including orange, purple and green. Anyone with the recalled toys should stop using them immediately and contact The Orb Factory for a refund. The company will ask those with the toys to verify the code and lot number of the toy, place the toy in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal the bag securely with tape, and submit a photo of the product in the bag to customerservice@orbtoys.com. If the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or the sand has escaped the toy, the Orb Factory has directed people to put on a mask and gloves, use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out, put the toy, cloths, mask and gloves in a heavy-duty plastic bag, then place this bag into a second bag and seal it with tape before throwing it away. Copyright 2026 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
May 22, 2026 · via 21alivenews.com
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A former Marshall ISD educational aide is accused of hanging a student upside down by their feet and swinging them around, causing the child to hit their head, according to an affidavit.
Rachel Ann Kirspel, 37, of Marshall was arrested Monday and charged with injury to a child.
May 22, 2026 · via wcax.com
Einride develops and operates electric and autonomous freight solutions, including electric heavy-duty trucks and charging infrastructure. The company serves customers in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Einride is working with Ohio logistics provider EASE Logistics to test SAE Level 4 Einride autonomous trucks in proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The deployment is part of the Ohio Department of Transportation and DriveOhio’s Truck Automation Corridor Project, and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety and freight efficiency. Operations will take place on EASE property and local public roads using two of Einride’s L4 autonomous electric trucks. Starting this summer, the trucks will transport goods between EASE warehouses, generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution and transportation operations. The vehicles are self-driving cab-less electric trucks that operate without a driver. A remote operator monitors the trucks off-site, and can intervene if needed. “Deployments like this help move autonomous trucking from controlled pilots into daily freight operations, where safety, reliability and efficiency can be evaluated at scale,” said EASE President and CEO Peter Coratola Jr. “Deploying these autonomous trucks in daily logistics operations with EASE is a milestone that reflects years of rigorous development and real-world validation,” said Roozbeh Charli, CEO of Einride. “Safety is not a feature we add to our technology—it is the foundation everything is built on.” Source: Einride
May 22, 2026 · via chargedevs.com
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and DSV started autonomous freight operations in Texas. The application uses the Volvo VNL Autonomous on freight routes between Dallas and Houston. The first commercial truckload was hauled using the Volvo VNL Autonomous, which is designed for autonomous driving and integrated with the Aurora Driver. Volvo Autonomous Solutions said it plans to expand autonomous transport operations to additional lanes over time. Operations Begin Between Dallas and Houston Volvo Autonomous Solutions is launching autonomous transport services for DSV between Aurora’s terminals in Dallas and Houston. The companies said the service will be integrated into DSV’s existing logistics flows. During the initial phase, a safety driver will be present in the truck, consistent with Volvo’s current operating mode. The companies said the collaboration is intended to build operational experience while supporting future expansion to additional routes. “Autonomous driving is moving towards real-world operations,” said Helmut Schweighofer, CEO of DSV Road. “Our collaboration with Volvo in Texas represents a production, depot-to-depot setup. We see clear opportunities to improve safety and driver comfort, help mitigate a growing driver shortage, and unlock better asset utilization through 24/7 operations for the benefit of our customers.” Integrating Autonomous Transport into Logistics Networks The collaboration builds on an existing relationship between Volvo and DSV, with a focus on safety, performance, and logistics transformation. Volvo Autonomous Solutions said working with DSV shows how autonomous transport can be integrated into large-scale logistics networks. The company said it can support efficiency, asset utilization, and supply chain resilience. “Logistics providers like DSV are an important customer group for Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and DSV is at the forefront of how autonomous transport can be applied in real logistics networks,” said Sasko Cuklev, head of on-road solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “Starting between Dallas and Houston, we plan to move freight
May 22, 2026 · via fleetequipmentmag.com
States move to slam brakes on self-driving trucks Autonomous trucks are no longer some far-off idea – they’re already hitting highways, and states are fighting to keep control before the rules fall behind. More than half the states already have laws on the books. But the technology is advancing so quickly that many of those rules already look outdated. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says autonomous trucking could bring benefits, but it also sparks major worries about highway safety and trucking jobs. Land Line has reported that the federal government still has no clear nationwide safety standards for self-driving vehicles. Meanwhile, state laws are a patchwork – some tough, some weak, and some almost nonexistent. Now, states are rushing to either crack down harder on autonomous trucks or throw the doors open even wider for them. Colorado Colorado lawmakers made a late-session sprint to crack down on autonomous trucks. In the final days of the regular session, lawmakers voted to send a bill to Gov. Jared Polis that would require a CDL holder to be inside the vehicle. The bill picked up steam at the statehouse after lawmakers stripped a provision that would have allowed voters to decide whether to ban autonomous trucks on Colorado roads. That provision was originally added to work around the governor. Last year, Polis vetoed a nearly identical bill. At the time, he warned the rule could choke off innovation that might actually make roads safer. Hoping for a different outcome this year, lawmakers sent another version to his desk focused on self-driving trucks over 26,000 pounds. HB1286 would require the truck driver to monitor the autonomous system and jump in to stop unsafe or illegal driving. A licensed driver would also have to stay in the driver’s seat when hauling hazmat. Drivers who violate
May 22, 2026 · via landline.media
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May 22, 2026 · via youtube.com
Ha-Wook Jeong, Vice President of the autonomous driving software startup RideFlux , received a Presidential Commendation in recognition of his contributions to innovation in autonomous driving AI technology. Vice President Jeong received a Presidential Commendation at the ceremony for the 61st Invention Day held at COEX Magok in Seoul on the 19th. The Invention Day Merit Awards are presented at an event hosted by the Korean Intellectual Property Office and organized by the Korea Invention Promotion Association , recognizing inventions and technological innovation achievements that have contributed to national industrial development. Vice President Jeong was recognized for his contributions in independently developing perception and prediction technologies, which are core AI technologies for autonomous driving, and in leading the nation's first unmanned autonomous driving permit based on them. 107 Patent Applications… Advancement of Domestic Autonomous Driving Technology Vice President Jeong joined the company in 2018 and has led the localization of Level 4 fully autonomous driving technology. To date, he has built technological competitiveness by directly participating as an inventor in the process of filing 107 domestic and international patents and registering 81 of them. In particular, attention is being drawn to the public release of an autonomous driving dataset of approximately 400,000 images, which exceeds Google Waymo's public dataset (230,000 images), in order to expand the autonomous driving technology ecosystem. The industry evaluates this as a case that contributed to expanding the foundation of domestic AI and autonomous driving research. Global technological competitiveness has also been proven. The research team led by Vice President Jeong ranked third globally in the End-to-End (E2E) autonomous driving category, where AI independently performs tasks ranging from perception to control, at the 'Waymo Open Dataset Challenge' held at the CVPR 2025 Autonomous Driving Workshop, a global AI conference. In addition, he serves as an adjunct
May 22, 2026 · via venturesquare.net
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is positioning itself as an innovation platform for autonomous transport, with a focus on commercial deployment of autonomous trucks within ports and on logistics corridors. According to the port authority, autonomous trucks are already operating commercially in China and the United States. The technology is increasingly being evaluated for port operations, night logistics, and corridor transport between logistics hubs. The port stated that autonomous mobility could support logistics efficiency, modal shift objectives, and electric transport adoption by reducing driver-related operating costs. Kai Xue, Vice President Europe at Inceptio Technology, said ports offer suitable operating conditions for autonomous transport systems. © Port of Antwerp-Bruges "Autonomy scales where it makes economic sense. Ports are a perfect example: high traffic frequency, controlled environments, and repetitive operations allow autonomy to grow rapidly within the same operational domain," he said. Port of Antwerp-Bruges has signed a Letter of Intent with Port of Rotterdam and North Sea Port to support autonomous transport projects within the ports and on connecting roads. According to the report, approximately 6,500 trucks travel daily on the Rotterdam-Antwerp corridor. The port authority is also organising the Autonomous Summit on 16 September as part of Port of the Future Week, bringing together technology companies involved in autonomous and remote-controlled systems. © Port of Antwerp-Bruges During the 2025 edition, an Einride autonomous truck operated on public roads within the port area in mixed traffic conditions. Another project currently operating in the port area involves remotely controlled Poppy vehicles used for internal employee transport operations. Jonathan van Cauwenberge, Port of the Future advisor at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, said the sector is moving towards larger-scale deployment. "We are at a turning point. In the coming years, autonomous systems will shift from pilots and demonstrations to large-scale operational roll-outs," he said. The report noted
May 22, 2026 · via freshplaza.com