Fresh off its $1.78 billion acquisition of an inspection technology firm, Wabtec said July 7 that it is buying Austrian wheel sensor maker Frauscher Sensor Technology Group.
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Progress in Sensor Technology for Trucks Showcased at CES
LAS VEGAS — Trucking sensors are becoming an increasingly pivotal area of focus as an enabler of automotive technology, with that growing importance demonstrated at CES 2024.
January 19, 2024BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Trailer Tech Capabilities Continue to Improve for Fleets
Trailer telematics and sensor technolÂogy continue to advance, and providers said they’re offering much more than simple track-and-trace applications.
September 15, 2023BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Lidar Makers Jump After Report on Apple’s Autonomous Car Plans
Some lidar suppliers gained Dec. 22 after Reuters reported that Apple Inc. plans to build a self-driving car for consumers and is tapping outside partners for elements of the system as it develops its own battery technology.
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With Fully Autonomous Driving Distant, Lidar Finds Its Place
The promise of self-driving cars and robotaxi fleets once seemed just around the corner, but reality is setting in. Makers of the underlying technology are pivoting to more realistic ways of making money in the here and now.
October 26, 2020BusinessSafety
Sensors Credited for Reducing Wash. State Truck Crashes
Electronic sensors and enforcement are being credited as reducing the number of truck related crashes in Washington State, the Associated Press reported.
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