Electreon Wireless is pressing ahead with projects to test its technology that allows electric cars to be charged while driving, potentially demonstrating a way to overcome a key barrier to the mass adoption of the vehicles.
June 1, 2020Transportation 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.
Aperia Offers Predictive Analysis for Tires With No Money Down
Aperia Technologies Inc., a supplier of tire management offerings, announced its Pro+ program is intended to make it easier for fleets to secure tech support for their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic without upfront costs.
June 1, 2020Vnomics Expands Fuel Optimization Solution to Telematics Systems
Vnomics Corp. is expanding its fuel-optimization product offerings to fleets with telematics systems, the company announced May 27.
May 29, 2020Uber-Grubhub Deal Hinges on Breakup Fee, Sources Say
Uber Technologies Inc. and Grubhub Inc. are haggling over a breakup fee after nearing an agreement on a merger price, according to people familiar with the matter.
May 29, 2020April Used Truck Prices Post Sharp Decline
Used Class 8 pricing fell for the 12th consecutive month compared with a year earlier, down 22% for the largest drop in that extended period, ACT Research reported.
May 28, 2020Zipline Medical Drones Begin Flying in the US
On May 22, before Memorial Day, a six-foot long, red-and-white drone took off from a field in Kannapolis, N.C., flew 15 miles west over suburban Charlotte to Novant Health’s Huntersville Medical Center, and dropped a box of protective masks in a designated spot next to the parking lot.
May 27, 2020Trucking Companies Adapt to Coronavirus Realities
Trucking companies have been nimble in adopting changes to their operations both on the road and in the office as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, industry executives said.
May 27, 2020Most Railroads Nearing Positive Train Control Implementation
Positive train control technology is either in advanced field testing or operational on 98% of the required route miles mandated by Congress, according to an assessment.
May 27, 2020Amazon Buying Zoox May Save $20 Billion, Put Tesla on Its Heels
Amazon .com Inc.’s talks to buy driverless vehicle startup Zoox Inc. has analysts speculating the deal could save the e-commerce giant tens of billions a year and put auto, parcel and ride-booking companies on their heels.
May 27, 2020Target Handles Q1 Surge in Digital Volume
During its first-quarter earnings call May 20, Target Corp. said its stores helped fulfill an unexpected surge in online orders.
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