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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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Driverless Tech Firm Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in IPO

Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its U.S. initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

November 15, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Aims to Raise Share of North American Truck Market

Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.

November 15, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

November 14, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Samsara-Motive Trade Secrets Litigation Enters New Phase

The ongoing legal battle between rival trucking technology vendors Samsara and Motive has entered a new phase as the former has filed additional litigation.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

°®¶¹´«Ã½land Security Department Releases AI Framework

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Ford Hit With $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure

Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy

During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Lee Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal.

November 13, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Westport Q3 Loss Narrows as Cespira JV Ramps Up

Westport Fuel Systems’ loss narrowed in the third quarter, due in part to the company’s decision to recognize its heavy-duty truck operations as an equity investment on its financial ledger.

November 13, 2024