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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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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
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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
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Lightweighting of Trucks Could Become More Prevalent, NACFE Finds

Some truck buyers require lightweighting while most others move toward it slowly, if at all, but the coming of electric trucks may demand more of it, according to an updated confidence report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

March 3, 2021
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Navistar Stockholders Approve Merger With Traton SE

Moving one step closer to being acquired, Navistar International Corp. announced stockholders approved Traton SE’s proposal to buy all of Navistar’s outstanding common shares for $44.50 per share in cash, or $3.7 billion.

March 2, 2021
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Volvo to Make Only Electric Vehicles by 2030

Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online.

March 2, 2021
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COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions

The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.

March 2, 2021
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Dana Acquires Pi Innovo to Add to Electrification Business

Dana Inc. announced it acquired Pi Innovo, expanding on its earlier noncontrolling interest in the company.

March 1, 2021
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Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology

In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.

March 1, 2021
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Chinese Trucking Startup Files Confidentially for US IPO

China’s Uber-like startup Full Truck Alliance confidentially has filed for an initial public offering that could raise at least $1 billion as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

February 26, 2021
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Grote Launches New Headlamps

Grote Industries announced its newest forward lighting, the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.

February 26, 2021