Daimler chairman Ola Kaellenius recently announced that the company was taking a “reality check” on autonomous taxis and focusing on self-driving longhaul trucks instead.
November 18, 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.
Daimler Rolls Back Autonomous Taxi Plan, Focuses on Trucks
With Electric Cars, Lubricants Industry’s Future Is Fuzzy
The $146 billion lubricants industry is at risk of suffering the same fate as Kodak, thanks to the rise of electric vehicles.
November 18, 2019Ford Unveils Electric Mustang SUV to Challenge Tesla Dominance
Ford Motor Co. is reinventing one of its marquee models — the Mustang muscle car — as a battery-powered crossover to become a player in the electric-vehicle market that is expected to take off in the coming decade.
November 18, 2019DTNA’s New Tools to Aid With Electrical Configurations in Freightliner Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America has developed a custom hardware and electronics tool to streamline the vocational customization process for truck equipment makers and dealers, according to the company.
November 18, 2019Zonar to Assist With Technology Grants
Fleet management services provider Zonar announced a grant assistance program to help fleets identify, secure, apply for and manage grant funding to enhance the safety, performance and success of their fleets.
November 18, 2019Netherlands Takes Tech-Forward Approach to Transporting Freight by Land, Sea and Air
This small country is a big player on the freight scene and is considered one of the most prominent logistics hubs for products entering and exiting the European Union.
November 18, 2019The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and systems interoperability has had a tremendous impact in the back office. This whitepaper explores how AI can be used to make data-related decisions in back-office systems to positively impact a transportation provider’s bottom line.
November 18, 2019California Sues Trump EPA in Fight Over Green Auto Rules
California sued the Trump administration for rescinding an Obama-era waiver that allows the state to require sales of electric vehicles and set stricter auto-emissions standards than the federal government.
November 15, 2019Next Trucking to Expand App With Drayage Loads
Digital freight broker Next Trucking announced it concluded a beta program that allowed qualified independent owner-operators and small-fleet drivers to access port loads directly through Next’s mobile app.
November 15, 2019Uber Freight Subsidizes Geotab ELDs
Uber Freight has partnered with fleet-management services provider Geotab to offer small carriers electronic logging devices and one year of service.
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