The Automated Vehicles Symposium conference is attracting some of the heaviest hitters in autonomous vehicles and could be the first step in making Central Florida a hub for the fast-emerging driverless car industry.
July 17, 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.
Lotus Debuts All-Electric Super Coupe Evija
Lotus unveiled its first all-electric supercar, the Evija, in London on July 16.
July 16, 2019Trailer Makers Face California Equipment Efficiency Deadline
Trailer makers intending to sell their products in California beginning Jan. 1 must certify beforehand that the equipment meets the state’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule and receive an executive order, according to the California Air Resources Board.
July 16, 2019Alphabet Unveils App to Provide Air-Traffic Control for Drones
The company that brought you free digital maps and e-mail wants to do the same thing for your drone.
July 16, 2019Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Steve Cohen Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Legislation
Establishing a nationwide mandate to ensure municipalities design streets with every user in mind is the essence of legislation a group of federal lawmakers introduced this month.
July 15, 2019Chevron Seeks to Turn Canada LNG Plan Into All-Electric Design
Chevron Corp. is seeking approval to modify its plans for a liquefied natural gas export facility on Canada’s Pacific Coast to an all-electric design that it says will result in the lowest greenhouse-gas emissions per ton of LNG of any large project in the world.
July 15, 2019Infrastructure Missing From Trump’s Directives, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, a White House hopeful for 2020, says the president's preoccupation with immigration policy is taking away from negotiating an infrastructure bill. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 15, 2019Parts Makers Must Change With Times as Autonomous Tech Evolves
The car industry is reinventing the wheel to prepare for autonomous vehicles.
July 15, 2019Purkeys Introduces Charger for Accessory Batteries
Purkeys introduced its SteadyCharge accessory battery charger that maintains batteries powering trailer refrigeration and heating units during periods of inactivity.
July 15, 2019Swift Sensors Partners With Zebra Technologies
Swift Sensors Inc., a supplier of cloud wireless sensors systems for industrial internet of things, has partnered with Zebra Technologies Corp., under its program for independent software vendors.
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