More than 5,000 U.S. dealers urge officials to ease EV and
Dealers' third letter to lawmakers in a year says regulations are out of touch with EV charging infrastructure and consumer demand go through Chris Chilton September 27, 2024 08:45 Thousands of dealers have banded together to ask state and federal regulators to relax rules on emissions and electric vehicle sales. More than 5,000 retailers signed the open letter in response to falling demand for electric vehicles, saying ecological regulations are out of touch with reality. The letter is the third from dealers since the initial request to President Joe Biden in 2023. More than 5,000 auto dealers struggling with sluggish electric vehicle sales are calling on state and federal regulators to relax rules on emissions levels and electric vehicle mandates. The group signed an open letter - the third in less than a year - urging both parties to reconsider their clean car strategies and implement changes after this November's election to decide the next US president. RELATED: Nearly 5,000…
Leveraging automation and machine learning to ease port
In an increasingly fragmented global supply chain, ongoing port congestion has reached a tipping point, with many major ports struggling to handle incoming and outgoing cargo. Highlight The congestion level of each port is as follows: in the first half of 2024, the average waiting time at Durban Port is 8 days; the average waiting time at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is 6.1 days; the average waiting time at Vancouver Port is 4.28 days; the average waiting time at Los Angeles Port is 3.6 days; and the average waiting time at Chittagong Port is 3.4 days. In addition, Estimated At risk is $131 billion in trade at ports such as Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas and Port Klang, where cargo has been severely backlogged in recent months, largely because ships have been diverted around the Red Sea. See also: Riding the wave: Examining the looming threat of port congestion As congestion periods become more frequent, costly and prolonged, targeted deployment of automation can streamline…
8 travel tips to help you travel with ease and enjoy your activities
Here are 8 more trade show travel tips to reduce your stress once you arrive at the event! Don't miss Episode 144 - 17 Tips for Easily Traveling to the Event 1. Get organized on the first night. Put your things where you want them, iron all your clothes, and prepare for efficiency. 2. Go to the grocery store. Save money on meals and eat healthier! 3. Try to maintain a regular life schedule. Go to bed and get up on time, eat on time 4. If you forget something, call the front desk first, don't panic or spend time looking for a nearby store. Hotels usually provide amenities for free. 5. Think of everything you need to do your business and bring it to the show. Put it in a backpack or handbag. Many times people forget their business cards in the room or even their laptop or phone charger. Plan ahead and use a checklist! 6. If you…