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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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First Aerial Delivery Drone Granted Design Approval by FAA

U.S. aviation regulators approved designs for the first flying drone built specifically for shipping packages, a major step forward for the fledgling remote delivery industry.

September 7, 2022
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FHWA Nominee Shailen Bhatt to Appear Before US Senate Panel

President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration is scheduled to address this month the U.S. Senate committee on transportation policy.

September 7, 2022
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Public Comment Mixed on FHWA’s Electric Charging Infrastructure Proposal

Public comment on a proposed federal regulatory and funding road map for setting up a national electric charging station infrastructure received mixed comments from a wide variety of interested parties.

September 7, 2022
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Biden to Tour Detroit Auto Show

WASHINGTON — The White House said President Joe Biden will tour the Detroit Auto Show next week — his first return to the show since 2017.

September 7, 2022
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Samsung Warns Chip Industry Is Headed for Tough Close to 2022

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co. is warning that the semiconductor industry could be in for a rocky close to 2022.

September 7, 2022
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Port of Savannah Reports Strong July Results Amid Expansion

Georgia’s Port of Savannah is on a roll. The facility, less than 20 miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean on the Savannah River, is in the midst of a burst of construction, improving the facility for trucks, rail and cargo ships, and propelling the port complex to the top tier.

September 6, 2022
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Nevada Details Infrastructure Plans Online

Nevada officials have a new website launched by the governor showing federal infrastructure investments coming to the state and available grants to apply for future projects.

September 6, 2022
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Aurora CEO Floats Possible Sale to Apple or Microsoft

Aurora Innovation Inc. CEO Chris Urmson recently laid out a range of options for the self-driving company to respond to worsening market conditions and partners pushing out timelines, including a possible sale to Apple Inc. or Microsoft Corp., according to a document seen by Bloomberg.

September 6, 2022
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New US Rules Threaten Chip Exports to China, Spark Share Drop

The latest U.S. effort to restrict chip exports to China from Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. sparked concern that escalating government actions could cut off some of the semiconductor industry’s biggest companies from the largest market for their products.

September 1, 2022
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IoT Control Center

T-Mobile Control Center helps accelerate business growth by harnessing the power of Internet of Things (IoT) through custom platforms and flexible solutions—such as agile activation services, dynamic cost controls, SIM ordering and lifecycle management tools, and the ability to monitor devices and device usage in real-time.

September 1, 2022