The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.
March 12, 2024Transportation Technology News
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.
San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat
Anyline Showcases Tire Inspection App
NEW ORLEANS — A Vienna-based technology company recently showcased an app designed to help make pre-trip inspections of tires more thorough and easier to conduct.
March 12, 2024Volvo Group, Westport Fuel Systems Advance JV Plans
Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems have put the finishing touches on their joint venture and are moving forward with deployment of a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system..
March 12, 2024IIHS Faults Automated Driving Systems on Driver Attention
DETROIT — Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, according to an insurance industry study.
March 12, 2024Navistar Partners With Plus on Hub-to-Hub Autonomous Trucks
Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.
March 12, 2024Utility Trailer Advances Schmitz Cargobull Partnership
NEW ORLEANS — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. recently advanced its partnership with refrigeration unit specialist Schmitz Cargobull.
March 11, 2024Tesla’s Next Major Growth Phase May Be Years Away
Tesla is likely years away from fully ramping a new lower-cost model, which will take the company longer than Wall Street is assuming, Evercore analysts said.
March 11, 2024ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer Expects More EV Stations
DETROIT— Sales growth of electric vehicles in the U.S. has started to slow, and polls show it’s due in part to anxiety over running out of battery power and too few charging stations.
March 11, 2024TSMC to Win More Than $5 Billion in Grants for US Chip Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to win more than $5 billion in federal grants to support a chipmaking project in Arizona, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 8, 2024Tesla’s Wall Street Fans Turn Squeamish as EV Turmoil Mounts
Tesla Inc.’s support among Wall Street bulls is weakening with the lowest percentage of analysts since April 2021 recommending that investors buy the stock.
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