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May 9, 2025Transportation 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.
Calif. Drayage Fleets Face Battery-Electric Truck Dilemma
Carriers in California won’t be doing a U-turn on the highway to battery-electric truck adoption despite regulatory change, but executives say the thoroughfare needs some maintenance.
May 9, 2025Stellantis Nears CEO Pick With Antonio Filosa Leading
A spokesperson for Stellantis said no decision has been made and the timing for nominating the new CEO is unchanged. Filosa didn’t respond to a request for comment.
May 9, 2025Colorado Leads 16 States Suing FHWA to Recoup $1B in EV Grants
The group claims that FHWA ran afoul of its authority by blocking the funds, which were approved by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
May 9, 2025Bot Auto Stresses Safety at Houston Presentation
Bot Auto, which plans to bring autonomous trucks to Texas highways, presented the company’s technology and trucks to local transportation and law enforcement agencies on May 8.
May 9, 2025Emission Rules in Flux; Truck Makers Stay the Course
Alterations to federal emission regulations for Class 8 trucks are likely in the coming months, but the timeline for those changes is unclear, according to industry observers.
May 9, 2025Uncertainty Dominates Pre-Buy Discussions Ahead of 2027
The trucking industry’s anticipated pre-buy ahead of 2027 is taking a different shape as economic uncertainty, shifting regulations and tariffs cloud the market.
May 9, 2025Food and Beverage Fleets Adopt Sustainable Practices
Private fleets operating in the food and beverage sector are demonstrating effective use cases for electric-powered trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.
May 8, 2025Volvo Autonomous TaaS Product to Be Known as Autona/freight
Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ rollout of its transport-as-a-service offering ramped up a couple of notches in recent days.
May 8, 2025Demand Jumps for Renewable Natural Gas, RNG-Powered Trucks
Freightliner has opened its order book for fifth-generation Cascadia tractors powered by Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine.
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