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Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.

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Walmart Hires Instacart Executive to Lead AI Push

Walmart is hiring an executive from Instacart to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence as one of the world鈥檚 largest retailers looks to bolster its competitive edge.

July 23, 2025
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NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx

The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access.

July 23, 2025
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Tesla Outlook Darkens, Testing Musk's Robotaxi Vision

With federal incentives meant to encourage EV sales set to disappear later this year, things are likely to get even more challenging in the coming months.

July 23, 2025
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ATA鈥檚 Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech

At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.

July 23, 2025
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Tesla鈥檚 California Market Share Slips as Rivals Gain Ground

The number of new Tesla vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest U.S. market for electric vehicles.聽

July 22, 2025
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Watch: Use Cases for Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge

Hybrid-electric trucks offer a middle ground at lower cost and with less range anxiety than fully electric models.

July 22, 2025
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Carney Tempers Hopes for Fast US-Canada Trade Deal

鈥淐anada will not accept a bad deal. Our objective is not to reach a deal whatever it costs,鈥 Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters after meeting with the country's provincial leaders.

July 22, 2025
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Nevoya Raises $9.3 Million in Backing for Expansion Plans

California-based carrier Nevoya raised $9.3 million in seed financing to bolster its expansion plans, the company said July 22.

July 22, 2025
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Americans, Not Exporters, Eat Rising Tariff Costs

鈥淭he top-down macro evidence seems clear: Americans are mostly paying for the tariffs,鈥 George Saravelos, global head of FX research at Deutsche Bank.

July 22, 2025
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As Tesla Sales Dip, GM EVs Close the Gap

Americans bought 310,800 EVs in Q2, a 6.3% drop from the year-earlier period. However, the sales dip 鈥 21,000 vehicles 鈥 was nearly equal to the slump in transactions for Tesla.

July 22, 2025