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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

VW Plans to Close Three German Factories

Volkswagen AG plans to close at least three factories in Germany as Europes biggest automaker tries to slash expenses to become more competitive.

October 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Truck Maker Scania Plans Complete Shift to Northvolt

Volkswagens truck manufacturing brand Scania plans to equip all its future electric trucks with Northvolt batteries, in a vote of confidence for the cash-strapped Swedish battery maker.

October 28, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyTCA

Hyundai Nexo SUV Recalled Over Potentially Explosive Leak

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered Nexo SUV model in the United States for a fix after safety watchdogs warned of a potentially explosive fuel leak.

October 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Samsara Releases AI-Enabled Drowsy Driving Detection

Fleet technology provider Samsara has released a new safety feature that proactively detects and mitigates drowsy driving through artificial intelligence.

October 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo Closes $5.6 Billion Funding Round

Waymo, Alphabet Inc.s autonomous driving unit, raised $5.6 billion from investors, its largest-ever funding round.

October 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Tesla Targets Full Semi Production by End of 2026

Tesla expects production of its Semi Class 8 tractor to accelerate to full throttle by the end of 2026, according to a senior executive, as the automaker offers more details about the vehicle.

October 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

VWs Scout Motors Adds New Hybrid Models

Volkswagen AGs forthcoming Scout line of battery-powered sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks is adding gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines to the mix.

October 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Greenlights Lithium Mine in Race to Secure Supply

Ioneer Ltd.s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada has received its federal permit from the Bureau of Land Management, according to a company statement Oct. 24.

October 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

GM Sees Timing Issue as Canada Reduces EV Rebates

Just as mandates and regulations start to bite, the timing is not necessarily lining up very well, in that the purchase incentive support comes off, GM Canada's president said.

October 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

GSA Awards $33.2M for Pacific Highway Port Modernization

The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $33.2 million contract to modernize Washington states busiest commercial border crossing with Canada.

October 24, 2024