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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.

BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Clears Hurdle in Suit Over Self-Driving Tech

Tesla is embroiled in numerous lawsuits over the Full Self-Driving feature, including from Tesla investors who claim they were misled.

September 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Cruise Penalized Over Incomplete Reports on Robotaxi Crash

The enforcement action stems from an October 2023 incident in San Francisco in which a Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian about 20 feet before coming to a complete stop.

September 30, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Ford Offers Free EV Chargers in Bid to Boost Sales

Ford Motor Co. is offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of its electric vehicles in a bid to boost sales and overcome range anxiety among mainstream car shoppers.

September 30, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Ex-TuSimple CEO Hou Re-Enters Autonomous Trucking Fray

His new venture 鈥 Bot Auto 鈥 will operate its own autonomous truck fleet and offer Transportation-as-a-Service to freight customers.

September 27, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Truckstop Rolls Out Automated Risk System for Brokers

Truckstop has introduced a risk assessment system that offers freight brokers automated tools to help address the growing challenge of sophisticated fraud.

September 26, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Increased Connectivity Is Driving Innovation and Automation

HANOVER, Germany 鈥 New vehicle architectures and connectivity are enabling data sharing, value-added services and new solutions for fleets and equipment manufacturers.

September 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Big-Truck Charging Has Private Money鈥檚 Attention

Hundreds of millions of dollars in grants awarded by state and federal programs have helped spur an influx of spending to develop EV chargers for the heaviest U.S. trucks.

September 26, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

60 Seconds: Established Freight Brokers Adapt to Evolving AI Technology

As much news has been made about new 鈥渢ech-first鈥 players entering the digital space of #freight brokering, efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, experts said.聽

September 25, 2024
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Autonomous Company May Mobility Scales Back Expansion Plans

Autonomous vehicle company May Mobility Inc. is scaling back its expansion plans in Ann Arbor, Mich.

September 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Chinese EV Maker Nio Slams 鈥楿nreasonable鈥 US, EU Tariffs

Nio founder William Li hit out at the European Union and the U.S., saying their moves to level tariffs on electric cars are unreasonable and urged them to cooperate with China.

September 25, 2024