White House and other administration officials told the Environmental Protection Agency that its industry-backed plan for tightening auto emissions limits was too lax, but the agency rebuffed those warnings and released the proposal with provisions that could lessen its bite.
August 25, 2021Transportation Technology News
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.
Peterbilt Delivers 10 Battery-Electric Trucks to Shippers Transport Express
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the delivery of 10 battery-electric Model 579EVs to Shippers Transport Express for immediate use as part of their drayage operations at the Port of Oakland.
August 25, 2021UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines
UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.
August 24, 2021Phillips Introduces Electrical Cable Support Products
Phillips Industries announced it released its QWIK-Clamp for charging cables with an insert designed for single or dual pole applications.
August 24, 2021Waymo Brings Self-Driving Taxis to San Francisco — With a Catch
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo will offer rides in its autonomous vehicles to select passengers in San Francisco, marking its second launch of a taxi service and a hint of the company’s commercial ambitions.
August 24, 2021TMC’s Fall Meeting Will Prioritize Attendee Safety
Health and safety will be a top priority at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
August 24, 2021Maersk Invests $1.4 Billion in Methanol-Powered Ships
A.P. Moller-Maersk has ordered eight new vessels, each costing $175 million, that can be propelled by cleanly made methanol instead of an oil-based fuel.
August 24, 2021Chevron Expands RNG Push for Longhaul Trucks
Chevron Corp. and joint venture partner Brightmark, a waste solutions manager, will build an additional 10 facilities to produce dairy biomethane to fuel longhaul trucks.
August 24, 2021Chip Shortage Set to Worsen as COVID Rampages Through Malaysia
The number of COVID-19 infections is surging in Malaysia, threatening to aggravate shortages of semiconductors and other components that have hammered automakers for months.
August 24, 2021Nikola Awarded DOE Grant to Research Hydrogen Refueling
Nikola Corp. announced the U.S. Department of Energy awarded it a grant of $2 million to advance research into autonomous refueling technologies for future hydrogen fueling stations.
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