Same-day shipping is becoming more common for online shoppers, but for smaller merchants it can be a logistical nightmare. That’s where Shopify Inc. can step in, says Ric Kostick, CEO of 100% PURE.
July 23, 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.
Design Interactive Introduces Virtual Equipment Training
Design Interactive Inc. announced its Virtual Equipment Training feature to be used with Augmentor, its transportation-focused augmented reality software.
July 23, 2019Shopify Nips at Amazon With Hassle-Free Shipping for Small Firms
Tesla’s ‘Anemic’ High-Margin Model Sales Extend Profit Struggle
Tesla Inc. is delivering more cars than ever because of the emergence of Model 3 customers like Mike Land. His view of the relative weakness of Elon Musk’s more expensive electric cars also helps explain why the company is still struggling to make money.
July 23, 2019Lyft Making Driverless Data Public in Bid to Speed Development
Lyft is making research data on self-driving technology available to the public in a bid to accelerate the development of robotic cars, which is seen as critical to the ride-hailing giant’s future viability.
July 23, 2019Amazon Hit With Consumer Complaint Over Prime Day Endorsements
Amazon should be investigated by U.S. regulators over undisclosed paid endorsements on Prime Day, Washington-based Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group says.
July 23, 2019Availability of Medium-Duty E-Trucks Is Limited as Testing Continues
Battery-electric medium-duty trucks may have a bright future due to their potential to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability. But currently, the availability of these trucks is limited as testing continues.
July 23, 2019Apple Continues to Stockpile Former Tesla Engineers
Apple Inc. has hired Steve MacManus, at least the third Tesla Inc. engineering executive to join the Cupertino, Calif.-based technology giant in the past year.
July 22, 2019Airgas Expands in Stockton, Calif., With New CO2 Plant
Airgas, an Air Liquide company and a U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, opened its new liquid carbon dioxide and dry ice facility in Stockton, Calif., on July 16.
July 22, 2019Microsoft to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI
Microsoft Corp. agreed to invest $1 billion in a partnership with research group OpenAI, gaining a prominent cloud-computing customer from the artificial intelligence field.
July 22, 2019Heritage Foundation Endorses Devolution to Fund Highway Projects
The Heritage Foundation says Congress should devolve the federal government's functions to state agencies and immediately end all subsides for state roads. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
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