The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.
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September 22, 2025As Supply Chain Volatility Rises, 4PLs Prove Strategic
The role of a 4PL typically has been that of a “trusted adviser" that manages a customer’s entire supply chain at a single point of contact.
September 22, 2025Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks
With President Donald Trump’s tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.
September 22, 2025Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator
The partners’ “Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program” aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.
September 22, 2025Porsche, VW Lower 2025 Forecasts Because of Pullback From EVs
Porsche and parent Volkswagen cut their outlook for the year, citing the sports-car maker taking a $2.2 billion hit to operating profit linked to pushing back the introduction of new EVs.
September 19, 2025Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight
The second day of NACFE's “Messy Middle” demonstration — Sept. 9 — was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.
September 19, 2025Waymo, Via Offer Autonomous Public Transit Rides in Arizona
Public partnerships is an important new area of expansion for self-driving companies as they work to add the services in new cities.
September 18, 2025Uber Gets Back Into Drone Delivery With Flytrex Investment
Tests with Flytrex’s autonomous drone delivery system will begin in Uber Eats pilot markets by the end of the year.
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