Federal trucking regulators have received exemption requests from motor carriers looking for long-term authority to deploy a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature.
February 14, 2023Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
German Court Rejects Greenpeace Lawsuit Against VW
BERLIN — A German court on Feb. 14 rejected a lawsuit by environmental group Greenpeace aiming to force automaker Volkswagen to stop selling vehicles with combustion engines by 2030.
February 14, 2023Global EV Sales Surging, Top $1 Trillion All-Time
Global spending on electric vehicles is surging. According to a new report published by BloombergNEF, annual spending on passenger EVs hit $388 billion in 2022, up 53% from the year before.
February 14, 2023Class 8 Truck Sales Reach 19,932 in January
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in January rose 34.2% year-over-year, Wards Intelligence reported.
February 13, 2023Ritchie CEO Promotes Merits of IAA Deal Ahead of Vote Showdown
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. has the potential to double its share price if it takes over IAA Inc., its CEO said as she launches a final push to fend off opposition from some shareholders to the deal.
February 13, 2023TMC Annual Meeting to Spotlight Root Cause Analysis
Root cause analysis will be in the spotlight during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 27-March 2.
February 10, 2023Tesla Semi Skepticism Lingers Months After Musk’s First Delivery
While Tesla's first Semi delivery to PepsiCo was cause for celebration, there’s still a lot of uncertainty as to just how meaningful the Semi will be to Tesla’s business.
February 9, 2023Reported Cargo Thefts Increased 20% in 2022
The transportation sector experienced an estimated 20% jump in reported cargo thefts amid changing criminal tactics in 2022.
February 9, 2023Nissan Reports Better Profit as Chip Crunch Eases
TOKYO — Nissan reported a 55% jump in its October-December profit on Feb. 9, as the Japanese automaker gears up for a less-bumpy journey with its French alliance partner Renault.
February 9, 2023Electric, Autonomous Trucks Hold Promise, Executives Say
LAS VEGAS — Autonomous and electric-powered trucks hold great potential to improve safety and efficiency in the freight transportation sector, but it will take time for these emerging technologies to overcome various market challenges and achieve widespread commercialization, industry executives said.
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