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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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Exxon Says Its New Form of Graphite Boosts EV Battery Life

CEO Darren Woods said the invention is being tested by several EV manufacturers.

September 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivate

Kroger Questions Warehousing Partnership With Ocado

Kroger could close some existing automated warehouses to cut costs. Britain’s Ocado has been selling automated warehouse technology to power online grocery shopping since 2000.

September 12, 2025
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DHL Supply Chain to Acquire Health Care Specialist SDS Rx

The SDS Rx acquisition is the second purchase of a health care logistics provider in 2025 by the DHL Group unit as part of a worldwide expansion in the high-margin segment.

September 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

LTL Fleets' 'Y2K' Fears Ease as NMFC Updates Take Hold

On a panel at the FTR conference, when asked how the reclassification was going so far, Echo Global Logistics Senior Vice President Marty Martin said: “I’d put it in the TBD category.â€

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Hyundai Says Battery Plant Delayed After Immigration Raid

Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said in an interview Sept. 11 that the work was being set back by two to three months.

September 11, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Uber to Add Joby’s Blade Helicopter Trips to Ride-Hail App

Blade’s passenger business, which Joby acquired in August, currently operates routes in the New York metropolitan area and southern Europe via its own consumer app.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft Begins Autonomous Rides in Atlanta With Safety Drivers

Lyft will offer rides in a fleet of Toyota Sienna minivans equipped with autonomous technology developed by May Mobility.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Amazon’s Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

All rides will be provided for free for at least the first few months to help promote the existence of the service in the perennially popular travel destination.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Georgia's Electric Mobility Dream Tested After Hyundai Raid

Can Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp be both tough on immigration and encourage foreign companies to invest?

September 10, 2025
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Europe Car Bosses Tout EVs, Warn Against Combustion-Engine Ban

European car executives walked a fine line at the recent Munich auto show by touting how swell their new EVs are while warning Brussels that they can’t possibly sell only EVs by 2035.

September 9, 2025