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, 2019Transportation 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.
BMW-Daimler Ride-Hailing Venture Steps Up Uber Challenge
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, 2019Tesla 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, 2019Volvo to Test Electric Trucks in Europe
Volvo Trucks announced it has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution.
December 13, 2019Autonomous, 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, 2019California 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, 2019FCC 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, 2019Ford 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, 2019FMCSA 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, 2019As 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.
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