Uber Freight and Waymo Via have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to marry Uber’s freight marketplace with Waymo’s automated truck technology, the companies announced June 7.
June 7, 2022Transportation Technology News
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Uber Freight, Waymo Via Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking
New York Seeks Input on EV Charging Stations
Fleet operators and others in New York are being surveyed in a new website launched by Gov. Kathy Hochul to help the state submit a plan by Aug. 1 to gain federal electric vehicle infrastructure funds.
June 7, 2022Driverless Trucks to Deliver Household Goods to Dallas Sam’s Clubs
Self-driving trucks soon will make deliveries to Walmart Inc.’s Sam’s Club stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking a significant expansion of autonomous vehicles operating in live traffic.
June 7, 2022XPO, Google Cloud Collaborate to Improve Supply Chains
XPO Logistics Inc. and Google Cloud joined forces on a multiyear collaboration to improve supply chains, the companies announced June 6.
June 7, 2022FMCSA Technology Chief Says Automated Truck Proposal Targeted for Late 2022
A top Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official told safety executives attending a commercial vehicle safety conference that a proposed rulemaking for fully automated heavy trucks is targeted for later this year.
June 6, 2022Ford-Backed Startup Targets EV Alternatives to Lithium-Ion Batteries
Solid Power Inc., the battery startup that went public in a reverse merger last year, has begun operating a new pilot line, putting it on pace to deliver sample cells to automotive partners by year-end.
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June 6, 2022Bruckner’s Becomes First EV-Certified Mack Dealer in Texas
Mack Trucks announced Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment in Fort Worth, Texas, is now a certified electric vehicle dealer, making this the first Mack dealership to be EV-certified in Texas.
June 6, 2022Eaton Offers 48-Volt Programmable ECU for Heated Catalysts
Eaton announced its eMobility business introduced a 48-volt programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts that can be used by commercial vehicle manufacturers to meet tightening global emissions regulations.
June 6, 2022Market Pressures, Availability Push More Fleets to Leasing
With the combination of increasing prices and interest rates, supply chain shortages and the rise of electrification, fleets are collectively at a tipping point. With these market conditions, are more trucking companies looking for alternative options, such as leasing, to purchase new units to hedge their uncertainty?
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