While most developers of Level 4 autonomous truck technology are targeting driverless operation, some see near-term business cases for highly automated, self-driving trucks with a driver still in the vehicle.
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US Seeks Sharing of Chip Supply Information to Ease Crunch
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the Biden administration is exploring how to help semiconductor producers and buyers share supply chain information to alleviate the global chip supply crisis, and urged Congress to swiftly pass legislation to fund domestic production.
May 21, 2021Securing Your IT Network
Protecting your trucking company’s computer network from the latest cyberthreats is an even greater challenge in 2021 given the stubborn persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to security pros.
May 21, 2021Daimler Truck Eyes Pending Independent Status in Electric World
Daimler Truck reported it is on schedule to be listed as a public company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by the end of this year, and remains committed to replacing internal combustion engines globally with battery-electric and fuel cell electric powertrains and related software.
May 20, 2021April Trailer Orders Drop to 10-Month Low; Costs, Cancellations Rise
U.S. trailer orders in April were just above 14,000, the lowest volume in 10 months as cancellations increased and backlogs continued to extend into 2022, ACT Research reported.
May 20, 2021Kodiak Robotics Expands Autonomous Truck Operations in Texas
SAN ANTONIO — Autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics this summer is expanding its routes, adding a Dallas-to-San Antonio run.
May 20, 2021Hyliion Q1 Results Lack Revenue, but Product Development Accelerates
Electrified powertrain company Hyliion reported no revenue in the first quarter ended March 31, but mentioned progress with its product development, as it also noted in its first-ever earnings report for the third quarter and again in Q4.
May 19, 2021Phillips Connect Hires Jon Morrison as Executive Consultant
Smart-trailer product developer Phillips Connect announced that former Wabco Americas president Jon Morrison will serve as a strategic executive to the company as it looks to increase its market share in trailer connectivity and support a future with autonomous vehicles.
May 19, 2021Convoy Launches Backup, Spot Services for Drop-and-Hook
Convoy launched an automated drop-and-hook service for backup and spot freight to give shippers added flexibility for unexpected demand surges, the digital freight network announced May 19.
May 19, 2021Oil That Cooked Fries Is Now Refueling Planes
The world’s biggest maker of renewable diesel says it’s creating a new market for low-carbon jet fuel as passengers slowly return to the skies.
May 19, 2021