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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.

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DOT Restarts EV Charger Funding After Court Blocked Halt

Key provisions from a program designed to develop a national network of electric vehicle charging stations were recently updated by the Trump administration.

August 11, 2025
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GM Revives Plans for Personal Self-Driving Car

“We’re accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight,” spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.

August 11, 2025
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Ford Pivots From Electrifying Big Trucks to Budget EVs

The plan is part of what Farley called a “tremendous pivot” away from its earlier strategy of electrifying its largest models, which it largely abandoned a year ago.

August 11, 2025
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California EV Incentives Stall as Federal Credit Nears End

The pending expiration of federal rebates sets the stage for a nationwide rush of EV buying before the $7,500 federal credit expires.

August 11, 2025
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CATL Mine Shutdown in China Sparks Global Lithium Rally

The lithium mine closure has spurred speculation that Beijing might move to suspend other projects as it tackles overcapacity across the economy.

August 11, 2025
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Nvidia, AMD Agree to 15% Chip Revenue Share With US

The Trump administration had frozen the sale of some advanced chips to China earlier this year as trade tensions spiked between the world’s two largest economies.

August 11, 2025
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CARB's Clean Trucks Initiative Snared in Legal Limbo

The relationship between America’s truck makers and the California Air Resources Board forged in the Clean Truck Partnership is beginning to fray.

August 11, 2025
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Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers

Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.

August 8, 2025
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Building a Preventative Maintenance Program that Pays Off

Tired of surprise breakdowns? You’re not alone. See how real fleets turned it around in our customer case study. Get a sneak peek—plus a step-by-step guide to building a PM program that saves time, money and time.

August 8, 2025
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Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP

Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola’s remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.

August 8, 2025