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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

Volvo Plans for Fossil-Free Steel in Trucks

Volvo Group has signed a collaboration agreement with steel company SSAB to cover research and development of what Volvo called the worlds first vehicles to be made of fossil-free steel.

April 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Chip Shortage Forces More Production Cuts by GM, Ford

DETROIT The global shortage of semiconductors has forced General Motors and Ford to further cut production at their North American factories as chip supplies seem to be growing tighter.

April 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology

Musk Statement on Tesla Production Raises Questions

DETROIT Tesla CEO Elon Musk is once again drawing scrutiny for questionable comments he made to Wall Street analysts, this time involving the status of his companys vehicle production.

April 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Boeing Grounds Dozens of 737 Max Jets on Manufacturing Flaw

Boeing Co. grounded dozens of 737 Max jets to repair an electrical flaw that emerged just months after the planes were cleared to return to the skies, forcing airlines to cancel flights and line up replacement aircraft.

April 9, 2021
Business, Technology

GI Partners to Acquire Orbcomm

Orbcomm has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm GI Partners, the company announced April 8.

April 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

C.H. Robinson Unveils Sustainability Tool, EPA Collaboration

C.H. Robinson has unveiled a tool and data model designed to help the transportation sector monitor and manage carbon emissions that was developed by the companys technology incubator in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

April 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Michelin Reinforces Bet on Hydrogen to Move Beyond Tires

Michelin is intensifying efforts to make fuel cells as the French company bets that growing demand for hydrogen vehicles will help reduce its dependence on tires.

April 8, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EV Shift Becomes Life-or-Death Risk for Automakers

The shift to electric vehicles wont happen like the flip of a light switch.

April 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterbilt Announces New Medium-Duty Trucks and Transmission, Updated Engines

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced two new medium-duty box truck models the 535 and 536 aimed at the lease and rental segment; and two other models the 537 and 548 intended for the vocational Class 7/8 market that allow for multiple body builder integrations.

April 7, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EV-Battery Rivals Prod Biden With Rare Trade Veto in Balance

Two of the worlds largest electric-vehicle battery-makers have hired top Washington insiders to hold near-daily meetings with the Biden administration in a battle that could affect the electrification plans of Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG.

April 7, 2021