Uber is working on a fleet of self-driving semi-trucks, but it wont completely replace traditional drivers, the company said.
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Ryder Teams With Embark, Frigidaire for Autonomous Truck Test
Ryder System Inc. teamed with autonomous technology developer Embark and consumer products manufacturer Frigidaire to run a series of autonomous-driving technology tests in October, carrying Frigidaire refrigerators 650 miles at a time, the three partners said in a statement.
November 15, 2017
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Teslas New Semi Already Has Some Rivals
Tesla Inc. will unveil its electric Tesla semi-truck on Nov. 16 in southern California. Its all part of CEO Elon Musks Master Plan Part Deux in which he vowed to expand the companys lineup to cover the major forms of terrestrial transport.
November 14, 2017Seattle DOT Saves $500,000 With Road Work Planning App
The Seattle Department of Transportation has saved more than $485,000 since August with an app that allows the city to coordinate with other entities on construction projects involving road work.
November 13, 2017Chinas Biggest Uber-for-Trucks Apps in Talks to Merge
Wang Gang, a backer of Yunmanman and an angel investor in ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing, is the top candidate to become CEO if the companies merge, officials said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
November 13, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 13
Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
November 13, 2017Electrified Highway Goes Live to Serve Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles
A one-mile electrified highway has gone live with three heavy-duty trucks running between the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., as partners Siemens and the South Coast Air Quality Management District seek to cut emissions from trucks serving the two largest U.S. ports.
November 13, 2017Nikola Announces Bosch, PowerCell as Fuel Cell Suppliers
Nikola Motor Co., which is developing a Class 8 hydrogen-electric truck, appointed Bosch Group and PowerCell AB the primary suppliers of the trucks fuel cells key elements of the trucks powertrain.
November 13, 2017XStream Launches Articulated Device to Close Tractor-Trailer Gap
XStream Trucking Inc. launched its aerodynamic device called TruckWings to address the gap between a Class 8 truck and trailer when at highway speeds.
November 13, 2017National Autonomous Policy Would Benefit Trucking Industry, ATA Official Says
WASHINGTON Developing a singular autonomous vehicle policy nationwide would facilitate testing of automated trucks and connected vehicle technologies, a senior official with American Trucking Associations said Nov. 9.
November 9, 2017