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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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Xos Signs Distribution Deal With Thompson Truck Centers

Xos, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, announced a partnership with Thompson Truck Centers to distribute its trucks beginning in the second half of the year.

February 12, 2021
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DAT Unveils Freight Broker Intelligence Service

DAT Freight & Analytics introduced a subscription-based service for freight brokers Feb. 12 to help with spot and contract transactions.

February 12, 2021
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Dems to Push Clean Energy Tax Breaks in Infrastructure Plan

House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal unveiled plans to pursue tax breaks for renewable energy as a way to ease the shift away from fossil fuels in President Joe Biden’s upcoming infrastructure bill.

February 12, 2021
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Hyliion Launches Next-Generation Battery Module for Hybrid Truck

Hyliion Holdings Corp., a manufacturer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, announced the introduction of its next-generation battery module that integrates Toshiba’s LTO cells with Hyliion’s technology advancements.

February 12, 2021
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Navistar Adds Property to Support Texas Truck Plant

Navistar International Corp. announced it acquired a property in San Antonio to house support functions for its under-construction plant in the area.

February 12, 2021
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Goldman Sachs Creates Joint Venture for Auto Technology Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is creating a joint venture in its investment bank focused on catering to auto technology clients such as Tesla Inc. and the new class of companies trying to take on the top electric vehicle maker.

February 12, 2021
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Locomation Partners With Rush to Advance Autonomous Trucking

Locomation, a technology platform, announced Feb. 10 a strategic relationship with Rush Enterprises to advance autonomous trucking.

February 11, 2021
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Biden Team Pledges Aggressive Steps to Address Chip Shortage

The Biden administration is working to address the global semiconductor shortage that has caused auto manufacturers and other U.S. industries to halt production, a White House official said.

February 11, 2021
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Biden Says China Will ‘Eat Our Lunch’ Without Infrastructure Plan

President Joe Biden urged Congress to move quickly on a large infrastructure improvement plan in a meeting Feb. 11 with four senators, declaring that China is poised to “eat our lunch” otherwise.

February 11, 2021
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VW, Microsoft Extend Collaboration to Self-Driving Car Software

Volkswagen AG and Microsoft Corp. are expanding their cooperation involving the U.S. software giant’s cloud technology to include speeding up development of automated driving.

February 11, 2021