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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, Fuel

Commercial Vehicle Group Partners With Xos

Commercial Vehicle Group announced a partnership with commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos Inc. to develop sustainability initiatives intended to champion innovation and solutions for growing macro-trends in the marketplace.

March 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volkswagen Brand Doubles EV Share Target

Volkswagen AG’s main brand doubled its forecast for the share of purely battery-powered cars in Europe to 70% by the end of the decade, signaling it expects to be delivering well more than 1 million EVs a year by then.

March 5, 2021
Technology, Equipment

The 5 Challenges Fleet Maintenance Must Overcome to Get Lean

With a steep technician shortage and tightened capacity stretching fleets to their limits, maximizing vehicle availability is critical. In this white paper, learn how predictive analytics are helping shops get lean and drive operational efficiency, talent retention, and profitability.

March 4, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

New Mexico Takes Steps Toward Embracing Autonomous Vehicles

New Mexico legislators have introduced a bill that one says would set up in statute the authority to regulate and give guidance to the emerging autonomous vehicles industry.

March 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Efficiency Gains Arise From COVID-Induced Contactless Delivery

COVID-19 has driven the need for contactless delivery methods, but a silver lining may be increased efficiency.

March 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM Looks for Location for Second US Battery Factory

General Motors is looking for a site to build a second U.S. battery factory with joint venture partner LG Chem of Korea.

March 4, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

FedEx Sets Plan for Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040

FedEx Corp. announced plans to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040, with vehicle electrification a key tenet of the strategy.

March 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

No Final Hair Testing Rule Yet, but HHS Plans to Add More Drugs to Tests

Ron Flegel, chairman of the federal Drug Testing Advisory Board that developed the controversial proposed mandatory guidelines for federal drug testing using hair samples, was mum at a March 2 meeting on when HHS plans to issue a final hair testing rule.

March 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

VW’s Electric Car Stacks Up Well Against Tesla, Analyst Says

A teardown of Volkswagen AG’s first dedicated electric vehicle found it measures up favorably with Tesla Inc. models in several key aspects, sending the German carmaker’s shares to levels last seen before its diesel emissions scandal.

March 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM-Backed Cruise in Talks to Buy Startup Voyage

Cruise, the self-driving vehicle company majority owned by General Motors Co., is in talks to acquire Voyage, an autonomous technology startup that operates in retirement communities, according to people familiar with the matter.

March 3, 2021