Volvo Group reported a marginal increase in net income and a modest bump in revenue in the third quarter, citing slowing markets for trucks, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Russia’s Yandex Joins the Self-Driving Car Million-Mile Club
Yandex NV, Russia’s largest internet firm, said its self-driving cars have passed 1 million miles in fully autonomous driving since it started testing the technology in December 2017, joining an elite group in the emerging robotaxi industry.
October 18, 2019Future of Workforce a Priority Amid AI Push, Lawmakers Say
WASHINGTON — The advancements in artificial intelligence will require a national strategy that ensures workers are able to adapt to sweeping changes, two members of Congress active in this national debate said Oct. 16.
October 17, 2019Volvo to Cut Carbon Footprint in Bid to Sell Electric SUVs
Volvo is tying the launch of its first all-electric vehicle — the XC40 Recharge crossover — to a broader plan for shrinking the carbon footprint of its models by 40% through 2025.
October 16, 2019BYD Places Yard Tractors With PepsiCo
BYD Motors Inc. announced three of its 8Y battery-electric yard trucks will be deployed by PepsiCo Inc.’s Modesto Frito-Lay facility as part of a state project designed to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.
October 15, 2019South Korea Speeds Up Plans for Autonomous, Electric and Flying Cars
South Korea unveiled plans to speed up the adoption of electric cars, self-driving vehicles and even flying automobiles in the coming years to help revive a sagging economy.
October 15, 2019Trucking Takes on Emerging Challenges
SAN DIEGO — Trucking leaders discussed how potential changes to federal regulations and international trade policy may soon affect the industry during American Trucking Associations’ 86th annual Management Conference & Exhibition, held from Oct. 5-8.
October 10, 2019Volvo Marks Major Anniversaries of Connected Technology, Accident Research
Volvo Group celebrated a milestone in the number of connected vehicles sold to customers over the past 25 years, while its truck unit, Volvo Trucks, celebrated its 50th anniversary of performing accident reconstruction and analysis.
October 7, 2019FMCSA’s Martinez Announces Driver Assistance Systems Project at MCE
SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez announced the launch of a project to promote advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on Oct. 5. The initiative was unveiled at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 5, 2019Anheuser-Busch to Deploy 21 BYD Electric Trucks
Beverage company Anheuser-Busch announced it will deploy 21 Class 8 battery-electric trucks in its California fleet as part of a state project to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.
October 4, 2019