New tax credits for installing alternative fuel infrastructure or buying new commercial electric and fuel cell vehicles are available from the Internal Revenue Service starting Jan. 1.
December 7, 2022Transportation Technology News
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.
Tax Credits Kick in Jan. 1 for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, Commercial EVs, Related Items
Uber Launches Robotaxis but Driverless Fleet Is ‘Long Time’ Away
Uber Technologies Inc. is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company’s commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fades.
December 7, 2022VW Tries to Fix Electric Shift With New SUV, Factory Revamp
Volkswagen AG is overhauling its main factory in Germany to make two additional battery cars as Europe’s biggest automaker tries to get its electric shift back on track.
December 7, 2022Kodiak Robotics Wins Army Self-Driving Contract
Kodiak Robotics Inc., a self-driving technology company active in trucking, announced in a blog post this month that the Army and the Defense Innovation Unit selected it for a 24-month, $49.9 million agreement to adapt its self-driving platform, Kodiak Driver, for the Army’s robotic combat vehicle program.
December 7, 2022TuSimple, Navistar End Agreement to Co-Develop Autonomous Trucks
Self-driving truck technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc. and truck maker Navistar, the parent of the International brand, announced an end to their co-development of autonomous trucks.
December 6, 2022Apple Scales Back Self-Driving Car, Delays Debut Until 2026
Apple Inc. has scaled back ambitious self-driving plans for its future electric vehicle and postponed the car’s target launch date by about a year to 2026, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
December 6, 2022Rising Battery Prices Threaten to Derail the Arrival of Affordable EVs
The trend of falling battery prices has ground to a halt this year, with BloombergNEF’s annual lithium-ion battery price survey showing a 7% increase in average pack prices in 2022 in real terms.
December 6, 2022ATRI Study Takes Hard Look at BEV Infrastructure Requirements
A new study from the American Transportation Research Institute that assessed the infrastructure needs for converting the U.S. vehicle fleet to battery electric — with an emphasis on trucking — underscored that the challenges inherent in such a shift will reverberate far and wide.
December 6, 2022Hawaii DOT Advocates Road Usage Tax for EVs
Hawaii transportation officials advocate a road usage tax starting with .8 cent per mile for electric vehicles to address shortfalls in traditional gas tax revenue arising from more green vehicles on roads.
December 5, 2022Detection Systems Prove Helpful as Fleets Combat Growing Driver Distraction Issue
The familiar expression about being driven to distraction acquires new layers of meaning for fleet safety managers and technology providers intent on tackling the challenge of distracted driving.
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