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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, Safety

Electronic Braking Systems Expected to Gain Traction

After two decades of use in Europe, electronic braking systems will make significant inroads in the North American commercial vehicle market in the coming years to support the development of driver-assist technology and electric trucks, some industry experts said.

January 24, 2020
Business, Technology

VWs Herbert Diess Confident He Can Catch Tesla in Electric Car Race

Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess is preparing to muscle Elon Musk out of the electric-car lead.

January 24, 2020
Business, Technology, TCA

AAA: Electric Vehicles Are Looking More Appealing to Consumers

Electric vehicles are becoming more economically competitive with their gas-fueled counterparts and people are feeling less range anxiety about how far they can get on a charge, according to new research by AAA.

January 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Democrats Urge Extension of Public Comment Period on NEPA Update

The Trump administrations proposal to streamline the environmental permitting process for infrastructure projects deserves a comment period of at least half a year, more than 100 congressional Democrats insisted in a recent letter to the Council on Environmental Quality.

January 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Tesla Clears Road for Rivian, Others to Sell EVs in Michigan Without Dealers

Tesla Inc.s legal victory to sell its electric vehicles in Michigan without dealers could clear a path for other carmakers to follow.

January 23, 2020
Business, Technology

Uber Tests Letting Some California Drivers Set Their Own Fares

The feature is being tested across some airport routes to preserve flexible work for California drivers, a spokesman said.

January 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Phillips 66, REG Halt Development of West Coast Renewable Diesel Plant

Refiner Phillips 66 and Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced they are discontinuing their joint effort to construct a large-scale renewable diesel plant in Ferndale, Wash., citing permitting uncertainties.

January 22, 2020
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GMs Cruise Unveils New Robotaxi Concept

The service still being developed by GMs Cruise subsidiary will rely on a boxy, electric-powered vehicle called Origin that was unveiled late Jan. 21 in San Francisco amid much fanfare.

January 22, 2020
Business, Technology, TCA

Amazon, DHL Among Founding Members of New Electric Vehicle Coalition

Amazon and DHL are initial members of a new industry group set up to help companies electrify their vehicle fleets and support policies that enable electrification.

January 22, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Mnuchin Leverages Auto Tariff Threats Against Digital Taxes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin dangled the prospect of retaliatory tariffs on automobile imports if an issue with France's technology companies tax isn't resolved.

January 22, 2020