Investors should keep their expectations about Tesla Inc.’s ability to operate profitably in China “very low,” Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a note, adding that he’s cautious about the country’s role in the carmaker’s long-term strategy and fundamental value.
March 6, 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.
Senate Commerce Panel Chief Roger Wicker Critical of Green New Deal
Add Sen. Roger Wicker to the list of senior Republicans coming out against Democrats’ ambitious progressive environmental policy manifesto referred to as the Green New Deal.
March 5, 2019Volvo Self-Driving Buses Set for Singapore
Volvo AB is ready to start trialing full-size driverless buses in Singapore, helping the city state take a step forward in the race to deploy autonomous public transport.
March 5, 2019Musk Blindsided Tesla Staff With Store Wind Down, Sources Say
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk caught many employees by surprise with his announcement last week that the electric-car maker would close most stores and shift to online-only sales, according to three people familiar with the matter.
March 5, 2019NACFE Report Covers Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Charging infrastructure has been identified as one of the largest unknowns and sources of anxiety for fleets considering near-term adoption of battery-electric vehicles, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
March 5, 2019Tesla’s Elon Musk Touts Model Y Event as Questions About Company Linger
Elon Musk said March 3 that Tesla will unveil its Model Y crossover in less than two weeks, as questions about store closures, employee layoffs and demand in the wake of waning U.S. federal tax credits threaten the company’s growth narrative.
March 4, 2019Rep. Sam Graves: August Do-or-Die Month for Infrastructure Bill in 2019
From fuel tax increases to a vehicle-miles-traveled fee, Congress has several funding options to consider. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead for the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 4, 2019Dray Alliance Receives $3.5 Million Investment
Dray Alliance has received $3.5 million in investment financing from David Sacks’ Craft Ventures, according to a company news release.
March 4, 2019Lyft Reveals Big Growth but No Profits as It Readies for IPO
NEW YORK — Lyft revealed that it is growing quickly ahead of its initial public offering but continues to bleed money and may struggle to turn a profit, according to a federal filing.
March 4, 2019Chatbots Are Emerging as Powerful Tools for the Transportation Industry
Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are often not even known as such by the user. Instead, they are often packaged among the automated features of enterprise resource planning systems increasingly used by shipping firms as AI and data science continue to evolve.
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