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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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DOE Encourages 33 Regional Hydrogen Hubs to Compete in Final Funding Phase

The Department of Energy advised proposed consortiums backed by states and others competing for a share of $7 billion in federal funds for their regional hydrogen hubs to get their permits, cost projections and community outreach plans in order.

February 8, 2023
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Electric, Autonomous Trucks Hold Promise, Executives Say

LAS VEGAS — Autonomous and electric-powered trucks hold great potential to improve safety and efficiency in the freight transportation sector, but it will take time for these emerging technologies to overcome various market challenges and achieve widespread commercialization, industry executives said.

February 8, 2023
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Another $237 Million for Honda Battery Plant Project in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s privatized economic development office has finalized an agreement with Honda to infuse $237 million into development of a massive battery plant project that the Japanese automaker plans to use to transform the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

February 8, 2023
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Illinois Supreme Court Extends Statute of Limitations for Biometric Lawsuits

The Illinois Supreme Court has issued a decision that strengthens the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act — one of the nation’s strictest laws regulating the collection and storage of biometrics.

February 7, 2023
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VinFast Cuts About 80 Jobs in North America, Including US CFO

Electric vehicle maker VinFast has cut about 80 jobs in North America, including its U.S. chief financial officer, raising questions about the health of the Vietnamese company ahead of a possible stock listing.

February 7, 2023
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Senators Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill

Legislation aimed at reducing the theft of catalytic converters was introduced in the U.S. Senate this month.

February 6, 2023
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BMW Hopes to Ride the Wave of Hydrogen Trucking Stations

BMW AG is hoping to piggyback on future hydrogen fueling stations for trucks to help solve the protracted issue of building an expensive infrastructure network for cars powered by the alternative fuel.

February 6, 2023
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Treasury Expands Tax Credits to More Electric SUVs

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said Feb. 3 it is making more electric vehicles eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.

February 3, 2023
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GM’s Self-Driving Expansion Faces Challenges in San Francisco

General Motors-owned Cruise is working to expand its paid service to all of San Francisco and run it 24 hours a day.

February 3, 2023
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Ready for the Future

However different and complex these issues that face the truckling industry may be, there’s one common thread that ties many of them together: the known unknown.

February 3, 2023