SenseTime Group Ltd., the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence startup, plans to sustain growth by expanding globally and diving deeper into arenas from autonomous cars to health care.
March 21, 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.
World’s Most Valuable AI Startup Explores Automated Cars, Global Expansion
New TMC Chairman Kenneth Calhoun Takes Reins, Thanks Predecessor
ATLANTA — Kenneth Calhoun is the new chairman of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council, taking over the one-year leadership position at TMC’s closing banquet dinner during its annual meeting on March 20.
March 20, 2019TMC Honors Technicians, Executives as Industry Leaders
ATLANTA — Several trucking industry leaders were honored at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting awards lunch on March 20.
March 20, 2019Ford Plans $900 Million Bet on Michigan-Made Autos of Future
Ford Motor Co. plans to spend about $900 million and hire about 900 workers to build electric and self-driving vehicles in Michigan, while moving production of a small commercial van to Mexico from Europe.
March 20, 2019Chattanooga VW Will Source EV Batteries From New Georgia Factory
Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tenn., electric vehicle assembly plant will use batteries produced at a $1.67 billion factory in Georgia.
March 20, 2019House Transportation Panel Seeks Whistleblower Input
An online presence for sharing potentially sensitive information about operations at federal transportation agencies was unveiled by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 20, 2019TMC Takes Stock of Latest Developments in Automated Driving, Platooning
ATLANTA — Representatives from self-driving truck startups TuSimple and Embark and truck platooning firm Peloton Technology continued the industry’s conversation about the emergence of automated trucking at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
March 20, 2019Wabash Commercial Trailer Segment Uses Technology and Dealers to Remain Vital
ATLANTA — Wabash National Corp. is diversifying from the dry van business, a recent Investors Day presentation made clear. But at the same time, the company’s commercial trailer products segment is gaining dealers and pushing ahead with new designs.
March 20, 2019Lyft Gets First Buy Rating Ahead of IPO Amid Market Share Gains
Lyft Inc. received an encouraging sign from Wall Street March 20, winning its first buy rating more than a week before shares start trading.
March 20, 2019BMW Pushes on With UK-Made Electric Minis as Brexit Looms
BMW AG will start production of an electric Mini model in the U.K. later this year even as carmakers grapple with the implications of the latest twist to Britain’s exit from the European Union.
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