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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Firm Recogni Nabs $102 Million to Make AI Chip

Recogni Inc., an artificial intelligence startup that builds tech for autonomous vehicles, has raised $102 million in funding after expanding into designing chips for generative AI.

February 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

GM Nearly Doubling Area Where Automated System Is Usable

DETROIT — General Motors is adding about 350,000 miles of roadways in the U.S. and Canada to the area where drivers can use the company’s “Super Cruise” partially automated driving system.

February 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

GXO Reports Profit, Revenue Increased in Fourth Quarter

GXO Logistics reported an increase in revenue and earnings year-over-year during the fourth quarter, despite the softer freight market, the company detailed Feb. 14.

February 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Offers Early Look at Redesigned VNL

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America offered media a sneak preview of its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor during a ride-and-drive event at its customer center.

February 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Mobileye CEO Shashua Expects Growth in Self-Driving Adoption

Amnon Shashua, co-founder and CEO of Mobileye, sees self-driving technology moving ahead over the next few years, allowing for more widespread adoption of the functionality.

February 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, For-Hire

Trucking Executives Cite Opportunities for AI Adoption

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.

February 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Global Freight, TCA

Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.

February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Issues Another Wide Recall to Fix Warning Light Size

DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.

February 2, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Capable of Regulating High-Tech Vehicles, Carlson Says

Outgoing NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson discussed issues surrounding changing technologies, including Tesla's Autopilot, Cruise robotaxis and ARC Automotive's air bag inflators.

January 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM’s Net Income Rose 12% in 2023 Despite Costly Strike

DETROIT — General Motors’ net income rose 12% last year despite losing more than $1 billion when many of its plants were shut down by a six-week autoworkers’ strike.

January 30, 2024