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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, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump

Newsoms office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to Trump-proof Californias state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

EV Growth Expected to Slow Further Under Trump

Slowing electric-vehicle adoption is likely to accelerate even further as President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to gut plug-in friendly policies.

November 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Truck Q3 Profit Plunges 35% Even as DTNA Sales Gain

The truck maker posted net income of $676.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of 83 cents, in Q3, down 35% from $1.033 billion, or $1.22, in the year-ago period.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Trump-Musk Alliance May Boost Tesla, Reshape Big Tech

Silicon Valley is bracing for a different relationship with the U.S. government as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.

November 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Q3 Profit Climbs 13.2% Behind Data Center Growth

Eaton Corp.s profit climbed 13.2% in the third quarter as revenue growth from data center expansions around the globe provided the biggest boost.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

N.Y. to Give $21.6M for Dairy Supply Chain, Milk Tankers

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the grant program in her 2024 State of the State address as a response to mounting challenges facing dairy farmers.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Heres What a Trump Presidency Means for EVs, Oil

Donald Trumps victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and environmental policy, with sweeping implications for oil production, offshore wind development and electric vehicle sales.

November 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Lyft Teams With Mobileye in Series of Autonomous Deals

Lyft announced three new partnerships with autonomous driving technology vendors, including Intel spinoff Mobileye, as it plays catch-up in offering driverless rides on its platform.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 20202022 Over Battery Fire Risk

This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.

November 5, 2024