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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.

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VW Challenges Rivals With $66 Billion Splurge for Electric Era

Volkswagen AG will ramp up spending on electric vehicles and automated driving by 36% as the world’s largest automaker challenges rivals to keep pace with an aggressive shift into the post-combustion era.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologySafety

Options Abound for Elevating Drivers’ Health and Wellness

There is a wellness movement on the rise aimed at improving the health of truckers, though the challenge remains to educate and motivate.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Ford Puts Iconic Mustang Name on First Electric Crossover

Ford Motor Co., which pioneered the racy pony-car body style 55 years ago, will use the Mustang name and insignia on an electric crossover utility vehicle coming next year.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

German Industrial Job Losses Top 80,000 With Daimler Cuts

Daimler AG said this week it will shed 10% of management positions at its Mercedes unit, lifting the tally of job cuts announced this year across Germany’s manufacturing sector to more than 80,000.

November 15, 2019
Technology

A Simple Way to Help Retain Drivers

One factor that can help drivers not jump ship is to make their lives easier. Learn how the Weigh My Truck app can make weighing easier and save your drivers time. Also, discover the fleet benefits from back end data to custom prompts.

November 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eaton Reports Higher Q3 Net Income, Lower Revenue

Eaton Corp. reported higher net income in the third quarter amid lower revenue as its electrical segments led the gains.

November 14, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Shell Unveils Natural Gas Engine Oil

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Shell Lubricants announced a new natural gas engine oil Nov. 14, one of the first of its kind to meet standards to operate in natural gas, diesel and gasoline engines.

November 14, 2019
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Fleets Grapple With Question: How Many Subscriptions Do We Need?

Trucking executives are increasingly confronting the same proliferation of decisions that vex consumers who are shopping for online video services — to subscribe or not to subscribe?

November 14, 2019
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Consumer Reports Finds Vehicle Redesigns Come With Glitches

DETROIT — When it comes to buying a new car, the latest and greatest may not be the most dependable.

November 14, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Real-World Fuel Economy Answers What Every Fleet Needs

Race car engineer developed process to help Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) make better decisions on fuel economy technologies. This webinar explains the process and how it accounts for fleets’ real-world conditions and can predict their customized fuel savings. Fuel economy is a real science and this webinar explains the science – the facts – and dispels myths in ways any fleet can use to uncover their potential fuel savings.

November 14, 2019