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Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices. 

Government, Technology, Equipment

Detroit Testing Electric Vehicle Chargers Beneath Streets

Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.

Corey Williams | Associated Press
November 30, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

New UAW Unionizing Drive Targets 13 Nonunion Automakers

The United Auto Workers union is launching simultaneous, public organizing campaigns at more than a dozen automakers including Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen AG and Tesla Inc.

Josh Eidelson | Bloomberg News
November 29, 2023
Business, Equipment

Output at Mack Trucks Plants Back to Capacity After Strike

Output at Mack Trucks’ production facilities reached full capacity in recent days after employees returned to work following a six-week strike.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Color Wraps May Help Broaden Cybertruck’s Appeal

When Tesla starts Cybertruck deliveries on Nov. 30, color wraps — decorative films applied to the truck's exterior — could soften the edges of a truck seen as too harsh for mainstream buyers.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
November 29, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment

Lithium Price Slump Means Batteries Are Cheaper Than Ever

Lithium's benchmark price in China is now down about 80% from its November 2022 record high. At that time, lithium miners were enjoying soaring profits and carmakers were seeing costs surge.

Annie Lee | Bloomberg News
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola CEO Girsky’s Duties Expand as CFO Departs

Nikola Corp. CEO Steve Girsky’s workload is set to increase further Dec. 4 with the departure of the truck maker's chief financial officer. 

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota Sells Part of Denso Stake to Raise Cash for EVs

Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan’s top automaker said Nov. 29.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
November 29, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training

From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
November 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark

Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 28, 2023
Business, Equipment

Volkswagen Tells Workers to Brace for Job Cuts

Volkswagen AG signaled it’s willing to push for job cuts at its namesake brand to reduce expenses and improve profitability.

Monica Raymunt | Bloomberg News
November 27, 2023