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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Thermo King Rolls Out New Trailer Refrigeration Unit

Thermo King introduced the Precedent S-750i trailer refrigeration unit, its latest innovation in transport refrigeration for longhaul and local food distribution 鈥 with a diesel-electric architecture optimized for shore power integration.

April 20, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Foes Blast Rivian EV Plant at Georgia Meeting

MONROE, Ga. 鈥 Opponents trying to derail a $5 billion, 7,500-job Rivian electric truck plant in Georgia dominated a state meeting April 18 that was meant to gather suggestions on how to design the plant to mitigate any impact on the environment.

April 20, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

LYT Enhances Traffic Management for Emergency Vehicles

Connected traffic technology company LYT announced its emergency vehicle pre-emption feature now is integrated with HAAS Alert鈥檚 safety cloud and is intended to better inform traffic signals and other motorists of approaching emergency vehicles.

April 20, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Torc Demonstrates Progress on Road to Autonomous Trucking

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. 鈥 Self-driving truck developer 爱豆传媒 is expanding its on-road testing and industry partnerships to advance its mission to make hub-to-hub autonomous trucking a reality in the United States by the end of this decade.

April 20, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Communication Is the Best Tool for Natural Disaster Preparation

From coast to coast, trucking companies are becoming more prepared than ever to overcome the devastation of natural disasters.

April 19, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsAutonomous

Walmart Will Run Forklifts on 鈥楪reen鈥 Hydrogen in Plug Power Deal

Plug Power Inc.鈥檚 bid to become a major supplier of carbon-free hydrogen just won the backing of one of the company鈥檚 oldest customers: Walmart Inc.

April 19, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Congress Seeks Compromise to Boost Computer Chip Industry

WASHINGTON 鈥 A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities, so Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of dollars from the federal government.

April 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Rivian鈥檚 EV Factory Remains Constrained by Chip Shortage

Rivian Automotive Inc.鈥檚 鈥渓aunch mode鈥 is impressive 鈥 at least on its trucks. The assembly lines are perfectly capable of cruising speed; they just need more computer chips.

April 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Opens Two Defect Investigations Into Tesla Autopilot

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has the authority to force recalls, has opened two formal defect investigations that could ultimately lead Tesla Inc. to have to retrofit cars and restrict use of Autopilot in situations it still can鈥檛 safely handle.

April 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Stakeholders Offer Advice, Caution on EPA Proposal

The trucking industry urged federal regulators to consider how a proposal to tighten emissions limits on engines will affect motor carriers, as they鈥檙e the ones who will ultimately deploy the equipment subject to the new rules.

April 15, 2022