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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, Logistics

BMW-Daimler Ride-Hailing Venture Steps Up Uber Challenge

FreeNow, the ride-hailing venture owned by Daimler AG and BMW AG, expects to double revenue this year and next in a fresh challenge to Uber Inc. in Europe and Latin America.

December 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Northeast States Weigh Transportation and Climate Initiative

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is one of the leaders pushing for a regional program that would raise the price of gas while curbing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

December 16, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Zealotry on Street Fades as Focus Shifts to Fundamentals

The perpetual war between Tesla Inc.s bears and bulls may finally be simmering down.

December 13, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volvo to Test Electric Trucks in Europe

Volvo Trucks announced it has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution.

December 13, 2019
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Autonomous, New Technology Merit NTSBs Attention, Nominee Tells Senate Panel

The National Transportation Safety Board needs to ensure technical skills are available and staff expertise is maintained to address concerns related to autonomous vehicles and new technology, nominee Thomas Chapman told a Senate panel Dec. 11.

December 13, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

California Considers Requiring Zero-Emission Truck Sales

SACRAMENTO, Calif. The countrys most populous state could become the first to require a portion of new truck sales be electric or zero emission vehicles as California grapples with how to clean up its worst-in-the nation air quality.

December 13, 2019
Government, Technology

FCC Approves Proposal to Proceed With 5.9 GHz Changes

WASHINGTON Despite opposition from leading transportation groups, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 12 unanimously moved to proceed with a proposal that would devote a significant aspect of auto safety airwaves to broadband uses, with a remainder for a new cellular connected-vehicle technology.

December 12, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA

Ford Adding to Austin Self-Driving Car Operation

Ford Motor Co. is adding to its self-driving car testing operation in Austin, Texas, saying Dec. 11 it has secured two pieces of real estate that will be central to the project.

December 12, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Issues Final Rule for States to Comply With Clearinghouse Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Dec. 12 a final rule extending by three years the date for state driver's licensing agencies to comply with certain Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.

December 12, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

As Deliveries Grow in NYC, So Do Tensions With Tech

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dislikes autonomous delivery robots and he is not shy about saying so, even as the citys planners and trucking officials work together on ways to deliver much more freight to the nations largest city.

December 12, 2019