Another analyst is cutting his price target for Tesla Inc. after the electric car maker on May 21 fell to the lowest since December 2016.
May 22, 2019Transportation Technology News
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.
Biodiesel, Mudflaps Help Improve Emissions
Although large gains have been made in cleaning up new diesel engines, nearly two-thirds of all commercial trucks don鈥檛 meet the latest emissions standards. As of 2017, some 36% of all commercial trucks (Classes 3-8) in the United States rely on the newest generation of diesel engines 鈥 a 6% increase over 2016, according to the Diesel Technology Forum, which cited the latest data.
May 22, 2019$2 Billion Invested in Trucking Tech Firms So Far in 2019
Trucking technology firms are raking in cash as investors look to get in on a hot industry and capitalize on a U.S. economy that remains strong.
May 21, 2019Approval of Amazon Air Cargo Complex in Lakeland, Fla., Gets Mixed Reception
City commissioners are excited to sign a deal with Amazon to build an air cargo facility at Lakeland鈥檚 airport. Residents were less enthusiastic.
May 21, 2019Oil Giant Chevron Offering Electric Car Charging at Stations
Chevron Corp. is offering electric car charging ports at a handful of gasoline stations in its home state of California, according to a statement May 20.
May 21, 2019Ford Slashing 7,000 Jobs as Disruption Sweeps Auto Industry
Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate about 7,000 salaried jobs 鈥 about 10% of its global white-collar workforce 鈥 as pressures mount on automakers to keep pace with massive technological shifts amid signs global car demand has peaked.
May 20, 2019Tesla Shares Breach $200 as Analyst Says CEO Elon Musk Faces a 鈥楥ode Red鈥
Tesla Inc. shares plunged below $200 for the first time in more than two years on concerns the carmaker faces a 鈥淜ilimanjaro-like uphill climb鈥 to hit profitability goals in the second half of the year.
May 20, 2019Infrastructure Week Encore: Trump, Democrats to Discuss Funding May 22
President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats agreed on April 30 to proceed with a $2 trillion infrastructure package, yet, they haven鈥檛 announced how to pay for the measure. That may change when they meet May 22 to discuss funding. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 20, 2019TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Haul Mail for Postal Service in Two-Week Pilot
Self-driving trucks operated by startup TuSimple will haul mail and packages across the Southwest in a two-week pilot program with the U.S. Postal Service.
May 20, 2019RyderGyde App Accessible in Canada
Ryder System Inc. announced its RyderGyde app is now available to its customers in Canada.
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