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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvos Voorhoeve: Customer Service Integral to Company

Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve says the lessons he learned in customer service when he joined the company more than a quarter century ago remain with him today.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy After Failed Rescue Attempts

The move caps months of talks with owners, customers and creditors to find a way for Europes rare homegrown maker of EV batteries to continue operations.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Penske Truck Leasing Eyes Up to 80% of Power From Solar

The first facility with a rooftop solar installation, in Illinois, is now operational. Solar panels installed there are expected to generate roughly 80% of the buildings energy needs.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber Said to Be in Talks to Invest in US IPO of Pony AI

Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AIs U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Tesla Slow to Make Its Chargers Accessible to Other EVs

Tesla promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging walled garden two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Hexagon Doubles Natural Gas System Output With Plant Move

Hexagon Agility opened an assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., on Nov. 21, a move designed to double the natural gas fuel system suppliers production capacity, it said.

November 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

November 20, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Jaguar Rebrand Promo Shows Logo, but Wheres the Car?

NEW YORK A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits and no car.

November 20, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyTCA

GM Opens Lab to Prevent Software Bugs in New Vehicles

WARREN, Mich. General Motors Co. has developed a software-testing lab inside its Global Technical Center to prevent bugs from entering new vehicles and affecting customers.

November 20, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Exxon Signs Deal to Supply Lithium to Battery Maker LG Chem

Exxon has signed a preliminary agreement to provide battery metal lithium to an LG Chem plant in the U.S., strengthening the oil majors role in the domestic critical minerals supply chain.

November 20, 2024