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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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Ford-Backed Startup Targets EV Alternatives to Lithium-Ion Batteries

Solid Power Inc., the battery startup that went public in a reverse merger last year, has begun operating a new pilot line, putting it on pace to deliver sample cells to automotive partners by year-end.

June 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Protect Your Fleet’s Fuel Using Smart Tech

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June 6, 2022
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Bruckner’s Becomes First EV-Certified Mack Dealer in Texas

Mack Trucks announced Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment in Fort Worth, Texas, is now a certified electric vehicle dealer, making this the first Mack dealership to be EV-certified in Texas.

June 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eaton Offers 48-Volt Programmable ECU for Heated Catalysts

Eaton announced its eMobility business introduced a 48-volt programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts that can be used by commercial vehicle manufacturers to meet tightening global emissions regulations.

June 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Market Pressures, Availability Push More Fleets to Leasing

With the combination of increasing prices and interest rates, supply chain shortages and the rise of electrification, fleets are collectively at a tipping point. With these market conditions, are more trucking companies looking for alternative options, such as leasing, to purchase new units to hedge their uncertainty?

June 6, 2022
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REPLAY: Optimize - Technology Sessions

Attention trucking technology and logistics leaders! This quarter'sĀ can't-miss virtual learning sessions are here. JoinĀ conversations between Transport Topics reporters and expert guests centered on the rising trends and issues in technology and freight logistics.Ā 

June 6, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Musk Threatens to Walk Away From Twitter Deal

DETROIT — Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot accounts.

June 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Faces Increase in Complaints Over ā€˜Phantom Braking’

Tesla Inc. is facing stepped-up scrutiny from U.S. regulators who have received 758 complaints of cars made by the company that suddenly brake at high speeds, more than double the number of reported incidents earlier this year.

June 3, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Tesla Pauses Hiring, Musk Says Need to Cut Staff by 10%

Electric carmaker Tesla Inc. needs to cut staff by around 10%, CEO Elon Musk said, noting he had a ā€œsuper bad feelingā€ about the economy, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.

June 3, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

California Regulators Approve State’s First Robotic Taxi Fleet

California regulators on June 2 gave a robotic taxi service the green light to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco, a first in a state where dozens of companies have been trying to train vehicles to steer themselves on increasingly congested roads.

June 3, 2022