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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, Fuel

GM to Spend $6.5 Billion on Michigan EV Factories

LANSING, Mich. — General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.

January 21, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

UCR Fees to Decline by 27% in 2023, FMCSA Says

Fees for Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement participants in 2023 will be reduced by 27% compared with 2022 fees, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in a Jan. 21 announcement.

January 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Affinity Truck Center Gains EV Dealer Status

Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.

January 21, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Intel to Build $20 Billion Chip Facility in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games.

January 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Subscription Service Delivers a Tesla to Californians in 10 Minutes

For California drivers who dream of cruising around in a Tesla but can’t afford one — or just have commitment issues — there’s a new option.

January 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

EV Truck Technology Takes Center Stage at CES

LAS VEGAS — Electric truck companies showcased just how far the technology has evolved during CES 2022.

January 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Amazon Heads to the Mall With Prototype Clothing Store

Amazon .com Inc. plans to open a clothing store in a Southern California mall later this year, marking the latest foray into brick-and-mortar for the online retailing giant, which already sells more than 10% of all clothes in the U.S.

January 20, 2022
Business, Technology

Toyota Halts Work at Some Plants Amid COVID Disruptions

Toyota Motor Corp. expanded the idling of its automobile production as rising COVID-19 cases impact its suppliers and operations in Japan.

January 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Mercedes Taps Luminar for Lidar

Mercedes-Benz plans to use laser sensors from Luminar Technologies Inc. in a next-generation vehicle platform to enable semi-autonomous driving features on highways.

January 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

TuSimple in Talks With Foton on Autonomous Trucks

TuSimple Holdings Inc. is in talks to join forces with one of China’s premier commercial vehicle manufacturers to create heavy-duty trucks aimed at making long-distance logistics more efficient.

January 20, 2022