This Week in Transportation News: 13 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases from PR Newswire, including a new EV battery plant and the effects of low credit on auto insurance costs.

NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. Mercedes-Benz AG Partners with Cisco to Drive Hybrid Work Innovation in Automotive 
   New Mercedes-Benz E Class vehicles will be equipped with Webex Meetings and Calling and utilize Webex AI audio capabilities to enable greater flexibility for the hybrid workforce – while putting safety at the forefront.
2. LG Energy Solution and Honda Break Ground for New Joint Venture EV Battery Plant in Ohio 
   The facility is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, with plans to create 2,200 jobs, and the aim for approximately 40GWh of annual production capacity.
3. Auto Insurance Customers With Poor Credit Pay up to 60% More
   Some other factors in this list are as controversial as credit scores. And one of those is location. Insurance companies using location to calculate rates have prompted opponents to accuse insurers of discriminating against policyholders in specific neighborhoods.
4. Greyhound and FlixBus Combine Technology to Create the Largest Intercity Bus Network, Enhancing Overall Traveler Experience
   With spring travel season kicking off, customers can now book rides with Greyhound and FlixBus to almost 2,300 destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from either brands' websites or apps.
5. VinFast to Deliver VF8 City Edition to US Customers on March 1
   The first shipment of 999 vehicles will be available to customers who pre-ordered the City Edition at the delivery event on March 1^st at the VinFast store in California. The new vehicle offers an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and the Smart Services mobile platform. The Plus trim has a range of 191 miles, while the Eco trim has a range of 207 miles.
6. Huawei Showcases Petal Maps at MWC 2023, Offering Extensive Support for Travellers Worldwide
   Petal Maps is particularly effective at providing clearer navigation guidance and driving suggestions in more challenging road scenarios, reminding users to change lanes in a timely manner and helping them navigate complex turns with greater ease.
7. USPS Moves Forward with Awards to Modernize and Electrify the Nation's Largest Federal Fleet
   The Postal Service has awarded new contracts to purchase 9,250 Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Battery Electric Vehicles and 14,000 EV Charging Stations.
8. Ascend Elements and Honda Reach Basic Agreement to Collaborate on Procurement of Recycled Lithium-ion Battery Materials in North America
   A continuation of their strategic procurement relationship that formed in 2021, the agreement helps create a closed-loop supply chain for recycled battery materials and reduce Honda's carbon footprint.
9. Goodyear Introduces First EV Tire for Regional Fleets
   Equipped to handle the higher load capacities of EVs, RangeMax RSD^EV was engineered to deliver lower rolling resistance than comparable competitor tires* for improved efficiency to fleets regardless of drivetrain.
10. Boeing Chief Engineer Greg Hyslop to Retire; New Engineering Leaders Named
    Hyslop will be retiring this June after 41 years and is succeeded by Howard McKenzie as chief engineer and executive vice president, Engineering, Test & Technology.
11. Cox Automotive Acquires FleetNet America®
    The acquisition expands Cox Automotive's service provider network, allowing for greater accessibility and convenience for customers by utilizing FleetNet's EMS offering of 60,000 independent providers.
12. ArcBest Launches Revolutionary Freight Movement Technology
    Vaux enables the entire contents of a trailer to be unloaded in under five minutes and offers complete visibility into freight movement within warehouse facilities, on the dock and over the road. It creates extreme efficiencies and orchestrates seamless warehouse operations.
13. Oceanco unveils Aeolus
    She is a great fit for those who consider their floating home to be like a natural, private retreat and sea-borne sanctuary, accommodating just enough cabins for family and favored guests.

Read more of the latest auto- and transportation-related releases from PR Newswire and stay caught up on the top press releases by following @PRNtrnsp on Twitter.

Can't-Miss Earnings

In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Gogo, Fras-Le, and Titan International.

Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.

Helping Journalists Stay Up to Date on Industry News

These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about. To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists.

Once they're signed up, reporters, bloggers and freelancers have access to the following free features:

• Customization: Create a customized newsfeed that will deliver relevant news right to your inbox. Customize the newsfeed by keywords, industry, subject, geography, and more.
• Photos and Videos: Thousands of multimedia assets are available to download and include with your next story.
• Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet, a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.
• Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines, for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

About PR Newswire and PR Newswire for Journalists

For more than 65 years, PR Newswire has been the industry leader with the largest, most comprehensive distribution network of print, radio, magazine, television stations, financial portals and trade publications. PR Newswire has an unparalleled global reach of more than 200,000 publications and 10,000 websites and is available in more than 170 countries and 40 languages.

PR Newswire for Journalists (PRNJ) is an exclusive community that includes over 20,000 journalists, bloggers and influencers who are logging into their PRNJ accounts specifically looking for story ideas. PR Newswire thoroughly researches and vets this community to verify their identity as a member of the press, blogger or influencer. PRNJ users cover more than 200 beats and verticals.

For questions, contact the team at [email protected].

SOURCE PR Newswire