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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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Canadian Electric Minibus Maker Damera Plans First US Plant

Damera, an Ontario-based electric bus company, plans to invest $31.5 million and create 90 full-time jobs to open its first U.S. assembly plant in Peoria, Ill.

May 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Pony AI Is Said to Confidentially File for Hong Kong Listing

Autonomous driving company Pony AI has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing to help raise capital to grow its business, according to people familiar with the situation.

May 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FMCSA Revokes 8 ELDs From Approved List

Carriers must replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before July 11. Those that continue to use them will be considered as operating without an ELD.

May 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Steelmaker Nucor Shuts Down Some Output After Cyberattack

Nucor, the biggest steel manufacturer in North America, shut down production at some of its facilities after detecting an unauthorized intrusion into its computer systems.

May 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Feds Question Musk, Tesla on Safety of Driverless Taxis

Federal safety regulators have asked Elon Musk and Tesla to explain how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents when they hit the road in Texas next month before a national rollout.

May 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

GOP Wants to Phase Out Biden EV Credits to Pay for Tax Cuts

House Republicans are proposing to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles and phase out incentives for the production of clean energy to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive tax package.

May 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

GM Hires Aurora Co-Founder Sterling Anderson

GM has hired Sterling Anderson, the former director of Tesla’s Autopilot program and a co-founder of autonomous startup Aurora, as chief product officer overseeing all vehicle development.

May 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Last-Mile Carriers Push Tech Providers Toward Innovation

Last-mile delivery companies, which have always aimed for access to real-time visibility and advanced route optimization, face pressure to better use vehicles and make fast deliveries.

May 12, 2025
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Senate GOP Seeks to Revoke California Emissions Powers

Senate Republicans are developing a strategy to formally push back on certain Biden-era emissions waivers granted to the state of California.

May 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsTCA

NYC Expands Weigh-in-Motion Program for Trucks

The New York City Department of Transportation will expand a program to fine overweight trucks on major infrastructure.

May 12, 2025