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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, Equipment

VTNA Adds Young Trucks to EV Dealer Network

Volvo Trucks North America announced it expanded its network of certified electric vehicle dealers into Ohio. Young Trucks, a fourth-generation, family-owned dealership, recently completed the required training and certification program.

December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Tre BEV to Operate at LAX

Los Angeles World Airports announced the arrival of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a significant step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet.

December 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Driver Beta 5.0 Released

Aurora Innovation Inc. has released Aurora Driver Beta 5.0, the latest version of its integrated hardware and autonomy system, to its autonomous trucking fleet in Texas.

December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

California Bill Says Tesla Can’t Call Cars ‘Full Self-Driving’

Starting in 2023, Tesla will effectively be banned from advertising its vehicles as Full Self-Driving in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Investigates Automated Driving System Use in Two Tesla Crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency said Dec. 22 it will send teams to investigate two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Teslas that may have been operating on automated driving systems.

December 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM’s Cruise Expands Robotaxi Service Despite Federal Safety Probe

General Motors Co.’s Cruise unit started offering rides with its self-driving taxi business in two more cities, expanding beyond San Francisco with cars now operating in Phoenix and in Austin, Texas.

December 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Hong Kong Airport’s Robobus Offers Glimpse of Driverless Future

Hong Kong International Airport says it’s ready to use driverless buses, confident it can shuttle passengers around the aerodrome starting next year after extensive trials years in the making.

December 22, 2022
Business, Technology, TCA

Toyota President Expresses Caution on Electric Vehicles

The president of Toyota Motor Corp. is publicly questioning whether the auto industry should transition as quickly to electric vehicles.

December 21, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

How White House Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Lyons is Building Bridges

This spring, the White House announced the launch of the FLOW program which is designed to improve supply chain relationships through a data-sharing exchange. With supply chain stakeholders participating in this program, will the government be able to assist in fixing an industry that is largely privately held? 

December 20, 2022
Government, Technology

USPS Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric

The U.S. Postal Service will spend nearly $10 billion for new electric vehicles in a push to make its mail delivery fleet more environmentally friendly.

December 20, 2022