Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced May 4 that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.
May 4, 2023Transportation Technology News
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Waymo Expands Efforts in Phoenix, San Francisco
Senators Tout FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Waiver
U.S. Senate Transportation leaders touted the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to open access to a band of the transportation spectrum.
May 3, 2023Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities
Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.
May 3, 2023Tesla’s Swelling Inventory Suggests Continued Price Cuts
In the two weeks since Tesla alarmed investors by revealing how much of a toll discounts were taking on its profit margins, Elon Musk has bumped prices back up across the lineup.
May 3, 2023Ford Beats Q1 Profit Estimates, Warns of Opaque 2023 Outlook
Ford Motor Co. beat Q1 profit estimates on higher pricing and increased volumes, but left its full-year outlook unchanged over concern about pricing power and economic uncertainty.
May 3, 2023Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.
May 3, 2023Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023Daimler Unveils Freightliner Medium-Duty eM2 Truck
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Daimler Truck North America premiered the Freightliner eM2, the latest entry in its line of electric vehicles, during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo May 2.
May 2, 2023Oklahoma, UK Form Clean Energy Pact
Oklahoma and Britain will address trade barriers, increase investment and enhance business cooperation in zero-emission vehicles, agriculture and alternative energy.
May 2, 2023REPLAY: SHIFT - Technology Learning Sessions
With emerging technologies placing a priority on efficiency, are in-cab technologies the next big adoption trend? Which trucking companies are choosing to sign on early and what kind of results are they seeing for their operations and their drivers? And, how do opinions on in-cab cameras differ between fleet managers, drivers, and legal experts? Join us for conversations that will help shift your thinking and your operations. Â
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