Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago during a strike by the United Auto Workers union.
November 21, 2023Transportation Technology News
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.
Estes Express Says It Is Doing Well Post-Cyberattack
Executives from Estes Express Lines recently shared details and lessons learned about the company’s response after an October cyberattack hampered the carrier’s operations.
November 21, 2023Hyundai Unveils Robot-Powered EV Plant in Singapore
Hyundai Motor Group has opened a heavily automated facility in Singapore that will play a crucial role in its electrification strategy, deploying robotics and new production methods.
November 21, 2023Illinois Governor Seeking $1 Billion EPA Clean Energy Bid
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going after every federal dollar to turn the state into a hub for new technologies, intensifying a battle among states for trillions in federal funds.
November 20, 2023Cruise CEO Resigns Amid Safety Concerns, Recalls
Kyle Vogt has resigned as CEO of Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, as questions build about the safety of self-driving cars.
November 20, 2023N.D. Opens Soybean Processing Plant for Renewable Diesel Oil
North Dakota’s renewable diesel industry took a giant leap forward as the state opened its first fully dedicated soybean-crushing plant that will make biofuel oil.
November 17, 2023GM Absorbs Electric Van Subsidiary BrightDrop Into Company
BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. commercial electric vehicle startup formed in 2021, no longer will operate as a subsidiary and is now becoming part of GM, the automaker said Nov. 16.
November 17, 2023UPS Broadens Search for Electric Vans Amid Arrival’s Woes
UPS Inc.’s push to adopt battery-powered delivery trucks hit a snag due to financial troubles at Arrival SA, a European electric vehicle startup that’s running out of cash.
November 17, 202360-Year-Old Daimler Plant Is Ready for the Future
Officials at the 60-year-old Daimler Truck plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany, are ready  for sweeping changes in how commercial trucks are built, used and powered.
November 17, 2023Amazon, Hyundai Announce Online Car Sales From Local Dealers
Amazon.com Inc. customers will be able to buy Hyundai Motor Co. vehicles on the e-commerce giant’s website starting next year.
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