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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, Autonomous

Uber Said to Be in Talks to Invest in US IPO of Pony AI

Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AIs U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology

Tesla Slow to Make Its Chargers Accessible to Other EVs

Tesla promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging walled garden two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs.

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hexagon Doubles Natural Gas System Output With Plant Move

Hexagon Agility opened an assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., on Nov. 21, a move designed to double the natural gas fuel system suppliers production capacity, it said.

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

November 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Jaguar Rebrand Promo Shows Logo, but Wheres the Car?

NEW YORK A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits and no car.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

GM Opens Lab to Prevent Software Bugs in New Vehicles

WARREN, Mich. General Motors Co. has developed a software-testing lab inside its Global Technical Center to prevent bugs from entering new vehicles and affecting customers.

November 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Exxon Signs Deal to Supply Lithium to Battery Maker LG Chem

Exxon has signed a preliminary agreement to provide battery metal lithium to an LG Chem plant in the U.S., strengthening the oil majors role in the domestic critical minerals supply chain.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Stellantis Delays Electric Ram Truck Debuts to Early 2025

Stellantis NV will delay the arrival of its two electric pickup trucks to the first half of 2025 from the end of this year, CEO Carlos Tavares said Nov. 19.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EV Demand Could Drop 27% Without Tax Credit

Still, because EVs account for a small percentage of new car sales, removing the credit would have little impact on gasoline demand.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Kansas Hydrogen Hunt Seen Fueling New Energy Revolution

A new Gold Rush is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Kansas prairie. There, a clutch of startups backed by the likes of Bill Gates are searching below the surface for hydrogen.

November 19, 2024