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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, Equipment

Penske to Add Another Freightliner eM2 in Southern California

Penske Truck Leasing announced it is working with EnerSys to put another battery-electric, medium-duty Freightliner eM2 into service.

July 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Stoneridge-Orlaco Announces SideEye Blind-Spot Detection System

Technology provider Stoneridge-Orlaco introduced active camera and radar detection system SideEye, which is intended to reduce blind spots and increase safety.

July 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Green Energy Companies Partner to Proliferate Hydrogen Trucks

Green energy companies ReCarbon and HYZON Motors partnered July 23 in an effort to propel hydrogen-powered truck projects globally.

July 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

VW CEO Herbert Diess Lauds Elon Musk Over Tesla’s Earnings

Volkswagen AG’s CEO again praised Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk, this time for showing it’s possible to profit off electric cars even in the midst of a global pandemic.

July 24, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

DOT Releases Policy Document on Emerging Tech Engagement

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on July 23 unveiled guidelines that technology innovators can follow to help them engage with the federal government as they develop new projects.

July 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

ATA Meets With OMB to Discuss Hair Sample Testing Rule

A new federal drug-testing law for truck drivers that has been held up at the White House for more than a year may finally be poised for advancement, according to an executive from American Trucking Associations who recently met with officials from the Office of Management and Budget.

July 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Breaks Ground on Arizona Plant

Nikola Corp. broke ground July 23 on a new electric-truck factory in Coolidge, Ariz., that it hopes to open next year, but first the startup needs to figure out a way to pay for the 1 million square-foot facility and other expenses with little cash on hand.

July 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla to Build Factory in Austin, Texas, for Semi Production

Tesla Inc. managed to stay profitable even in the midst of a global pandemic, but something is still nagging at Elon Musk: the electric-car maker isn’t growing fast enough.

July 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

FCA, Waymo Extend Autonomous Partnership

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Google affiliate Waymo said July 22 they are extending their partnership in the development and testing of autonomous vehicles for commercial delivery and for future FCA products.

July 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

VW’s EV Expansion in Tennessee Is ‘On Plan’

Walls are up enclosing Volkswagen’s new $800 million electric vehicle production site in Chattanooga, Tenn., as factory equipment is shipped in for installation, an official says.

July 22, 2020