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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA, DOE Offer $9.4 Million Grant to Develop New Biofuels

A new partnership has been formed between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy to release $9.4 million in grants to develop future advanced biofuels.

March 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes

Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new end-of-queue warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.

March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Grote, Stoneridge Showcase Smart Trailer Tech

NEW ORLEANS Component and technology supplier Grote Industries showcased its connected trailer system with an added rearview camera at TMC 2024.

March 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Biden Administration Expected to Soften Emissions Rules

The Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Orlandos Self-Driving Shuttle Restarts

Sidelined for four months following a crash, Orlandos self-driving bus downtown planned a restart of its test runs March 5.

March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Bundles Diagnostics Data With Nexiq Software

NEW ORLEANS Maintenance shop technology provider Mitchell 1 has partnered with Nexiq Technologies to offer a one-stop diagnostic information resource for the truck service industry.

March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

P.S.I. Enhances Data Portal, Supports Goodyear TPMS

NEW ORLEANS P.S.I. executive Craig Smith calls Goodyears TPMS Plus tire management technology featuring TireView, P.S.I.'s TPMS, "a complete tire management program.

March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Appoints Ex-Eaton Finance Chief Thomas Okray as CFO

Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. appointed Thomas Okray as chief financial officer March 4, ending a three-month stint where CEO Steve Girsky wore both hats.

March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dragonfly, Velociti Partner to Deploy Lithium-Ion APUs

NEW ORLEANS Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is now providing its customers with access to Velocitis Instant ROI and VeloCare programs to install and maintain its systems.

March 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Intangles Introduces AI-Enabled DPF Monitoring

NEW ORLEANS Intangles has introduced a new feature that informs fleets on the quality of diesel particulate filter regeneration to optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance.

March 4, 2024