The world spent a record $501.3 billion in 2020 on renewable power, electric vehicles and other technologies to cut the global energy system’s dependence on fossil fuels.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
NHTSA Eyes Exemptions From Some Safety Rules for Self-Driving Cars
President Donald Trump’s administration is starting to update federal motor vehicle safety standards to exempt self-driving cars from crashworthiness standards that are applied to cars operated by humans, a move questioned by safety advocates.
January 14, 2021DOT Expands AV TEST Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative from a pilot to a full program.
January 12, 20212020 TMC
Transport Topics' video coverage of the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council in Atlanta.
February 28, 2020Railroads Achieve Full Positive Train Control Implementation, FRA Says
The country’s freight and passenger railways are operating with automatic braking system technology, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.
January 11, 2021ELDs Have Improved HOS Compliance in First Year Since Full Implementation
The federal electronic logging device mandate has leveled the playing field among motor carriers and reduced driver hours-of-service violations, but it may still be too early to determine how ELDs have affected safety on the nation’s roadways, industry experts said.
January 11, 2021Ship Orders Slump 50% With Owners Unsure Which Fuel to Use
Ship owners facing looming deadlines to use less-polluting fuels have slashed the number of new vessels on order because they don’t know which alternative technology to switch to.
January 8, 2021FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia
The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.
January 6, 2021Industry Comments Support FHWA Proposal on Infrastructure Design Standards
Public comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration regarding a recent proposal that would allow more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates reflect an overwhelming show of support from industry groups and transportation agencies.
January 6, 2021TRB Hosting Virtual Annual Conference
The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on transportation modes, the role of transit, and technological advancements will dominate this year’s annual conference of the Transportation Research Board.
January 5, 2021