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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.

Business, Technology, Fuel

BAE Systems, Eaton Collaborate on Electric Drive Solutions

BAE Systems is collaborating with the power management company Eaton to develop an integrated electric vehicle system for medium-duty trucks, the companies announced May 1.

May 1, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Research

Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.

May 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Uber Freight Launches New Carrier Fuel Card

Uber Freight unveiled a new fuel card to help carriers with on-the-road purchases, the company announced April 27.

May 1, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

California OKs Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation

The California Air Resources Board approved its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation that will require some motor carriers to begin the transition to zero-emission trucks as soon as next year.

April 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Toyota Class 8 Hydrogen Powertrain Approved in California

Toyota is to begin offering Class 8 commercial truck manufacturers and operators a hydrogen-fueled powertrain in California later this year.

April 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck Launches Rizon Medium-Duty EV

Daimler Truck unveiled Rizon, its newly branded lineup of Class 4 and Class 5 medium-duty electric trucks, during a press conference April 27.

April 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Chinese Truck Maker Eyes Mexico Facility, US Market

Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. is planning a second plant in Mexico to manufacture electric vehicles with an eye on U.S. exports.

April 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Arkansas to Develop Rules for EV Towing After Accidents

Arkansas has a new law addressing towing and storing electric vehicles after they have been in accidents.

April 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Stops Continue Juicing Alternative Fuel Options

Truck stop operators continued to ramp up initiatives to diversify customers’ fueling options over the past month. But which technologies should they focus on?

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

FHWA Makes Grants Available to Lower Emissions at Ports

The head of the Federal Highway Administration said the vital role truckers play at ports is at the center of a $400 million grant program to help reduce emissions.

April 27, 2023