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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.

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Phoenix Hydrogen Hub Takes a Step Forward With Plug Power

Fortescue Future Industries’ Phoenix Hydrogen Hub in Arizona moved another step closer to fruition after it inked a memorandum of understanding with Plug Power for equipment.

October 17, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mack Trucks Introduces New Fleet Management Platform

AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks on Oct. 16 introduced a new fleet management portal to provide customers with actionable information about their trucks.

October 17, 2023
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Flexport Lays Off 165 Employees

Freight logistics company Flexport has laid off 165 employees from its Bellevue, Wash., office, part of broad job cuts that will impact 20% of the workforce.

October 17, 2023
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Relay Launches Freight Payment System for Brokers

Relay Payments is to start offering a freight payment option specifically targeted at brokers called RelayDirect, the company said Oct. 17.

October 17, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volta Trucks Files for Bankruptcy After Supply Chain Fails

Sweden’s Volta Trucks AB is planning to file for bankruptcy following a breakdown in its supply chain, the company said.

October 17, 2023
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NHTSA to Investigate Cruise Over Pedestrian Incidents

NHTSA is investigating General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving reports of incidents where vehicles may not have used proper caution around pedestrians.

October 17, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Clarience to Extend Fleet Data Platform to External Systems

AUSTIN, Texas — Clarience Technologies announced it is expanding its Fus1on fleet data platform to connect and integrate with more fleet management systems.

October 16, 2023
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Hydrogen Hubs Face Complex Timeline to Final Production

Seven regional hydrogen hubs that received the administration’s OK face up to 12 years before achieving commercial output no later than 2035, according to a Department of Energy timeline.

October 16, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyliion Reviewing Electric Powertrain Business Options

Hyliion Holdings Corp. is reviewing options for its electric powertrain business, including selling it, the original equipment manufacturer said, citing a need to raise funds as costs rise.

October 16, 2023
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Hydrogen or Electric Batteries? There's No Clear Answer

AUSTIN, Texas — Transportation experts agree that there is no single answer for which alternative power source is best to carry the trucking industry to a zero-emission future.

October 16, 2023