Bollinger Motors, a startup already developing an electric pickup truck and large SUV, plans to go into the commercial vehicle business.
August 28, 2020Transportation 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.
Bollinger Plans All-Electric Delivery Van
Amazon Fresh Opens First Supermarket in Los Angeles
Amazon is soft-launching a new supermarket Aug. 27, with a shopping cart that tallies up items as it enters the basket and enables instant checkout, and Alexa stations throughout the store that can answer questions.
August 27, 2020Preparing for FMCSA’s HOS Changes
In June, FMCSA published the Hours-of-Service Final Rule, making four key rule changes. With input from drivers, enforcement, and the industry, the regulatory changes aim to increase flexibility for fleets while maintaining highway safety. Join FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo and EROAD’s Soona Lee in a webinar that explains the new changes, how they will affect your fleet and the industry as a whole.
August 27, 2020Daimler’s Nielsen Believes Truck Production, Sales Improving
Daimler Trucks North America CEO Roger Nielsen sees the production and sale of new trucks reaching replacement levels by the end of 2020.
August 27, 2020Nikola Founder Trevor Milton to Give 50 Employees $233 Million of His Stock
Trevor Milton, the founder and chairman of Nikola Corp., is giving the first 50 employees of the electric-truck startup 6 million of his own shares after making a promise when he hired them.
August 27, 2020Climate Change Debate Adds to Busy Fall Congressional Agenda
By recently proposing to reduce emissions, invest in communities and add millions of new jobs, Senate Democrats intend to add climate change to the list of pertinent policy matters before Congress this fall.
August 27, 2020VW CEO Backs Bill Gates’ Proposals for Greener Transportation
Volkswagen AG’s CEO encouraged Bill Gates to advise governments on how to lower carbon emissions from transportation and renewed his criticism of Germany’s slow abandonment of coal power.
August 27, 2020Waymo Tests Autonomous Trucks in Texas
Waymo launched testing of autonomous trucks in Texas and announced plans to make Dallas the center of its heavy-duty vehicle technology efforts.
August 27, 2020Elon Musk’s Wealth Now Exceeds $100 Billion
Three of the world’s richest people have achieved staggering new levels of personal wealth, including Tesla’s Elon Musk.
August 26, 2020Tesla Touches $400 Billion After Latest Boost From Street
Wall Street’s optimistic view on Tesla Inc. further solidified Aug. 26 after a Jefferies analyst more than doubled his price target on the stock, saying the company will continue to broaden its competitive edge in multiple dimensions, including battery capacity and industrial efficiency.
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