Technology
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.
Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Built an EV Battery Colossus
Redwood Materials, started by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, is attempting to create a domestic loop using recycled critical metals for lithium-ion batteries.
Waning EV Market Drags Down Chipmakers’ Shares
A waning electric vehicle market is dragging down shares of companies making chips for automobiles, with their limited exposure to AI excluding them from a broader rally.
Tesla Recalls 3,900 Cybertrucks to Repair Faulty Pedals
Tesla Inc. recalled 3,878 Cybertruck pickups to rework or replace accelerator pedals that can dislodge and cause the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate, increasing risk of a crash.
Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth
The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.
US Has a Fast EV-Charging Station for Every 15 Gas Stations
Automakers may be pumping the brakes on EV production in the U.S., but charging challenges — traditionally a major hurdle to adoption — are vanishing at a rapid clip.
Ford’s Commercial Business Is Defying the EV Slump
Demand from fleet-based vehicle operators is a lone bright spot for the EV industry as global sales sputter.
US to Provide $6.1 Billion for Micron Technology Chip Plants
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips.
NYC Congestion Plan Adds Money to Offset N.J. Harm, MTA Says
New York City’s congestion pricing plan will now include funds to help alleviate potential pollution issues the new tolling program may spark in New Jersey.
House Transportation Committee Reviews AI Applications
WASHINGTON — The House transportation panel recently received an overview from stakeholders about artificial intelligence’s role within connectivity corridors.
Truck Software Developer Platform Science Raises $125M
Platform Science raised $125 million in capital to accelerate the launch of its software platform with additional truck manufacturers, a spokesperson for the company said April 16.