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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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Lucid to Deliver 520-Mile Electric Sedan in October

Lucid Group Inc. has started production on its debut electric consumer car, with deliveries to begin at the end of October.

September 28, 2021
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GM Debuts Midsize Electric Delivery Van

General Motors Co.’s electric van unit plans to build a new midsized cargo hauler called the EV410, and has signed up Verizon Communications Inc. as the first buyer, the company said Sept. 28.

September 28, 2021
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Total Sees Oil Demand Peaking Before 2030 in Power Switch

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE expects global oil demand to peak before the end of this decade, as more nations crack down on fossil fuels and promote cleaner power in transport and industry to mitigate global warming.

September 28, 2021
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Pandemic Shopping Spree Fuels Rebound in Shipping Emissions

The pandemic-driven shopping spree is having at least one unintended consequence: Emissions from shipping are on the rise again.

September 28, 2021
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Toyota Banks on Mobility Technology for Future Growth

TOKYO — Japanese automaker Toyota is revving up acquisitions in mobility technology, adding Renovo Motors Inc., a Silicon Valley software developer, to its Woven Planet team, which is working on automated driving.

September 28, 2021
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Freight Groups Press Biden Administration on AV Policy

Freight stakeholders are calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to proceed with implementing a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle technology.

September 27, 2021
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Xos to Use Cox Automotive Mobility for Battery Remanufacturing

Xos Inc., a manufacturer of Classes 5-8 battery-electric commercial vehicles, announced a collaboration with Cox Automotive Mobility to leverage the automotive services provider’s remanufacturing capabilities for Xos battery packs.

September 27, 2021
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Prime Partners With Mastery to Implement Cloud-Based TMS

Prime Inc. announced a partnership with Mastery Logistics Systems to implement a cloud-based transportation management system.

September 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafety

Vocational Segment Increases Adoption of Advanced Safety System Technology

As the rate of adoption of driver-assist safety technology continues to rise with over-the-road fleets, the vocational truck market — fleets consisting of dump trucks, utility trucks and public transit vehicles — is also experiencing the increase of such industry applications.

September 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

EV Maker Polestar Valued at $20 Billion in SPAC Deal

Polestar, the electric vehicle maker backed by Volvo Car Group and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, agreed to go public through a merger with a blank-check company at a roughly $20 billion enterprise valuation.

September 27, 2021