The arrival of robots at the Port of Los Angeles is exposing a stark economic divide between two sets of Southern California workers.
November 7, 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.
Toyota Q2 Profit Up 1% on Healthy Global Sales
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp.’s net profit edged 1% higher in the July-September quarter as vehicle sales grew around the world, Japan’s top automaker reported Nov. 7.
November 7, 2019IG Audit Rates DOT Information Systems ‘Not Effective’
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s information systems and the sensitive data they contain are “not effective” in all critical “maturity levels,” according to a new audit issued by the DOT Office of the Inspector General.
November 7, 2019Pizza Delivery in Snow No Problem With Yandex Delivery Robot
Yandex NV, Russia’s largest internet company, is rolling out a suitcase-sized robot that will attempt to deliver take-out despite Moscow’s winter snowstorms.
November 7, 2019VW Considers Sharing Autonomous-Car Tech to Defray Development Costs
Volkswagen AG is open to sharing future autonomous-vehicle systems with other manufacturers as it races to catch up with the likes of Waymo LLC in cost-intensive technologies that could transform the way people and goods move, according to an executive at the German automaker.
November 6, 2019Walmart, Tesla Settle Lawsuit Over Fiery Solar Panels
NEW YORK — Walmart and Tesla have settled a lawsuit filed by the retail giant alleging that Tesla installed rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
November 6, 2019Projecting The Impact of Proposed HOS Changes
Earlier this year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the proposal to change five different aspects of the HOS regulations. Hear from industry experts covering a wide array of perspectives on what these changes could mean for the future, and what you should be doing now to prepare.
November 6, 2019Elon Musk Schedules ‘Blade Runner’-Inspired Pickup Truck Unveiling for Nov. 21
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk set a date for the debut of the electric-car maker’s first pickup and further tied the truck to the famous sci-fi movie that inspired its design.
November 6, 2019CARB Rule Would Set Sale Quotas for Zero-Emission Trucks
The California Air Resources Board has proposed a regulation requiring that manufacturers sell a set percentage of zero-emissions battery-electric and fuel cell trucks beginning with model year 2024.
November 6, 2019Volvo Trucks Sells First Electric Trucks to European Customers
Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks in selected markets within Europe, including for distribution and refuse hauling, as the region faces increasing demand for environmentally conscious urban transport.
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