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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.

Government, Business, Technology

Biden Signs Executive Order to Grow AI Infrastructure

LOS ANGELES President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations can be built quickly and at scale.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Aide: Trump Likely to Maintain New AI Chip Controls

President-elect Donald Trump is likely to maintain new U.S. limits on global sales of AI chips by Nvidia Corp. and others, a top Biden administration official said.

January 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Charts Course Toward Sustainable Trucking at CES

LAS VEGAS Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt outlined the global truck manufacturers vision for a cleaner, safer and more productive transportation industry at CES 2025.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Administration Proposes New Rules on Exporting AI Chips

WASHINGTON The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Northvolt Sells Its Stake in Recycling JV to Norsk Hydro

Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB agreed to sell its remaining shares in a recycling venture to Norsk Hydro ASA as it continues to slim down operations amid a Chapter 11 process in the U.S.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Global Freight

Oshkosh Ready for Possible USPS Shift to Gas Trucks From EVs

Oshkosh is prepared to provide the Postal Service more gas-powered mail trucks if the agency cuts back orders for EVs, which benefit from funding President-elect Donald Trump has criticized.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings

Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, is fighting FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.

January 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire

Fleets Turn to Remanned Parts to Reduce Operating Costs

The impact of a three-year freight recession and consistently rising costs is providing both opportunity and challenge for truck parts remanufacturers in the dubbed reman market.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon

One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the states implementation of certain laws.

January 10, 2025
Business, Technology

Watch: Flying Taxis Are on the Horizon

Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation and Wisk Aero race to bring air taxis to market in US.

January 10, 2025