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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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Amazon Gave Prime Shoppers More Time Walmart Gained Sales

Amazon still dominates the $1.3 trillion e-commerce market in the U.S., capturing about 40 cents of every dollar spent online, and Walmarts online metrics are growing from a smaller base.

July 24, 2025
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Tesla Profit Falls 16% as It Becomes Toxic Brand

The fallout from Elon Musks plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter.

July 24, 2025
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Walmart Hires Instacart Executive to Lead AI Push

Walmart is hiring an executive from Instacart to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence as one of the worlds largest retailers looks to bolster its competitive edge.

July 23, 2025
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NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx

The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access.

July 23, 2025
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Tesla Outlook Darkens, Testing Musk's Robotaxi Vision

With federal incentives meant to encourage EV sales set to disappear later this year, things are likely to get even more challenging in the coming months.

July 23, 2025
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ATAs Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech

At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.

July 23, 2025
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Teslas California Market Share Slips as Rivals Gain Ground

The number of new Tesla vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest U.S. market for electric vehicles.

July 22, 2025
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Watch: Use Cases for Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge

Hybrid-electric trucks offer a middle ground at lower cost and with less range anxiety than fully electric models.

July 22, 2025
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Carney Tempers Hopes for Fast US-Canada Trade Deal

Canada will not accept a bad deal. Our objective is not to reach a deal whatever it costs, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters after meeting with the country's provincial leaders.

July 22, 2025
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Nevoya Raises $9.3 Million in Backing for Expansion Plans

California-based carrier Nevoya raised $9.3 million in seed financing to bolster its expansion plans, the company said July 22.

July 22, 2025