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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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Tesla Plans to Start Shipping Out Cars Made at Shanghai Gigafactory

Tesla Inc. plans to ship cars made at its Shanghai factory to other countries in Asia and Europe, according to people familiar with the matter, shifting its strategy for the plant to largely focus on supplying the local market.

September 11, 2020
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Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises

As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.

September 11, 2020
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US Stocks Resume Sell-off With Tech Battered Anew

A fresh sell-off in megacap technology shares sent stocks to the fourth loss in five days as investors remain worried that valuations stretched too far in a five-month rally. Treasuries rose with the dollar.

September 10, 2020
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Nikola Disputes Charges of Deception

Nikola Corp. shares fell as much as 13% after Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the startup electric-vehicle maker of 鈥渄eception鈥 and lying about its technology.

September 10, 2020
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Actionable Insights to Avoid Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck Situations

What if you could provide assistance to your driver who is parked in an unsafe location but may not realize it? By bringing you real-time actionable insight, SmartDrive has solved two of the riskiest situations your drivers are facing today.

September 10, 2020
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VW鈥檚 Traton Boosts Bid for Navistar to $3.6 Billion

Navistar International Corp. confirmed that Volkswagen AG鈥檚 heavy-truck business boosted its bid to buy the rest of the U.S. manufacturer for $3.6 billion.

September 10, 2020
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Navistar Reports Drop in Fiscal Q3 Earnings

A near 50% decline in truck sales, caused by the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, resulted in Lisle, Ill.-based Navistar International Corp. reporting sharp losses in its fiscal third quarter.

September 9, 2020
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Walmart Tests Drone Delivery Amid Escalating Competition With Amazon

Walmart Inc. is entering the drone delivery wars, its latest move to counter Amazon.com Inc.鈥檚 dominance in e-commerce as more Americans choose to shop from home.

September 9, 2020
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Fortistar, Paloma Dairy Partner on RNG Production to Fuel Trucks

Private investment firm Fortistar and large family-owned Paloma Dairy announced they are constructing a dairy digester facility to capture methane and produce renewable natural gas to fuel the Class 8 market, as well as for a public utility.

September 9, 2020
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Omnitracs Acquires Onboard Video Firm SmartDrive

Trucking technology supplier Omnitracs has agreed to acquire SmartDrive Systems, one of the transportation industry鈥檚 largest providers of onboard cameras and video-based safety systems.

September 9, 2020