Daum Stresses Green Technology, Collaboration
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum said his company is pursuing a clean-energy strategy built around electric and fuel cell technology, setting aside natural gas as a component of the plan.
September 20, 2022Batteries Battle Fuel Cells for Top Spot for Electric Trucks
Nikola President Michael Lohscheller was beaming when he unveiled the U.S. startup’s fuel cell truck for the European market at the region’s biggest commercial vehicle show this week.
September 20, 2022GM’s Cruise Pushes Past Glitches to Map Robotaxi Expansion
It was a bit surprising when Cruise, the autonomous vehicle startup that’s 80% owned by General Motors, said it planned to expand its robotaxi service to Phoenix and Austin over the next three months.
September 16, 2022Pennsylvania Turnpike Explores Electrified Road Services for EVs
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is jumping into solar energy production to power its maintenance and office buildings with a long-term goal: using solar-generated power to electrify portions of the toll road so electric vehicles can charge as they travel.
September 12, 2022Tesla Weighs New Lithium Refinery in Texas
Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state.
September 9, 2022First Aerial Delivery Drone Granted Design Approval by FAA
U.S. aviation regulators approved designs for the first flying drone built specifically for shipping packages, a major step forward for the fledgling remote delivery industry.
September 7, 2022Aurora CEO Floats Possible Sale to Apple or Microsoft
Aurora Innovation Inc. CEO Chris Urmson recently laid out a range of options for the self-driving company to respond to worsening market conditions and partners pushing out timelines, including a possible sale to Apple Inc. or Microsoft Corp., according to a document seen by Bloomberg.
September 6, 2022Locomation to Begin Runs With Oklahoma Carrier
Autonomous truck developer Locomation announced an eight-year agreement with El Reno, Okla.-based Stevens Trucking Co. to provide the carrier with its human-guided Level 2 autonomous relay convoy turnkey system.
August 31, 2022Autonomous Truck Firm Gatik to Begin Deliveries in Dallas
Gatik, a California-based autonomous trucking company, will begin a Dallas route in partnership with century-old business equipment firm Pitney Bowes.
August 31, 2022Private Fleets, Shippers Harness Digitization to Improve Operations
CHICAGO — The growing adoption of information technology in the transportation industry is creating new opportunities for shippers and private fleets to enhance logistics planning and improve the driver experience.
August 26, 2022