The North Dakota Department of Transportation will use a recently awarded federal grant to deploy an autonomous attenuator truck.
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Tractor-Trailers at a Tipping Point
As the trucking industry and government regulators both seek to take advantage of productivity, safety and maintenance-enhancing opportunities presented by technology, are we about to encounter a wave that cannot be met with the existing tractor-trailer power and communications architecture?
January 24, 2020Mitsubishi Facing Diesel Allegations in Germany
Police and prosecutors on Jan. 21 have been raiding 10 sites across Germany over allegations that two of the company's diesel engines may be equipped with devices to cheat on emissions tests.
January 21, 2020New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Electric Vehicle Law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 17 to support electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the state.
January 17, 2020Palladium, Used in Catalytic Converters, Soaring Again
The palladium rally continues to defy all expectations.
January 16, 2020Shipping’s Big Bang Sends Two Global Industries Spinning
Starting Jan. 1, the vast majority of the world’s ships were forced to change the fuel they use. Some big winners — and potential losers — are starting to emerge from what was a historic switch for the world’s oil refining and maritime industries.
January 14, 2020FMCSA Seeks Comments for New Large-Truck Crash Causation Study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 14 issued a formal request for public comment on how best to design and conduct a major study to identify factors contributing to all large-truck fatal, injury and tow-away crashes.
January 13, 2020Information, Communication Technology Can Improve Port Efficiency, Experts Say
The adoption of information and communication technology can help facilitate operations at ports, according to Agustina Calatayud, senior transport specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank.
January 13, 2020Mack Unveils LR Electric Model for New York City Department of Sanitation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks on Jan. 9 unveiled its new LR Electric sanitation truck, a Class 8 vehicle it hopes will populate New York City’s fleet.
January 9, 2020Port of Monroe to Buy Crane With $1.1 Million Grant
Federal grant money has been awarded to fund equipment upgrades and training geared toward attracting more cargo to the Port of Monroe in Michigan.
January 9, 2020