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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.

BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Nissan Enters Self-Driving Vehicle Race

An Ariya model with Wayve technology will be available in 2027.

September 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Porsche, VW Lower 2025 Forecasts Because of Pullback From EVs

Porsche and parent Volkswagen cut their outlook for the year, citing the sports-car maker taking a $2.2 billion hit to operating profit linked to pushing back the introduction of new EVs.

September 19, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsFor-HirePrivateTop 100

Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight

The second day of NACFE's “Messy Middle” demonstration — Sept. 9 — was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.

September 19, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo, Via Offer Autonomous Public Transit Rides in Arizona

Public partnerships is an important new area of expansion for self-driving companies as they work to add the services in new cities.

September 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivateGlobal Freight

Uber Gets Back Into Drone Delivery With Flytrex Investment

Tests with Flytrex’s autonomous drone delivery system will begin in Uber Eats pilot markets by the end of the year.

September 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Overhaul Helps Recover $1.4 Million in Stolen Electronics

Cargo protection company Overhaul facilitated the recovery of $1.4 million in stolen electronics in an incident that points to the growth of more sophisticated criminal networks.

September 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Spends $1 Billion to Increase Pay for US Workers

Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year.

September 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tesla Eyes Safer Door Handle Design Amid NHTSA Scrutiny

Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s longtime design chief, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Lyft to Test Feature Showing Rider Tips and Timeliness

Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan

The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing. 

September 17, 2025