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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.

Business, Technology

Rivian Ships First Amazon Electric Delivery Vans to Europe

Rivian Automotive Inc. started delivering the electric vans it makes for Amazon to Europe in the EV maker’s first commercial shipments outside the U.S.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2023
Business, Technology

The Role of AI In Trucking Compliance

Today's artificial intelligence boasts capabilities such as predictive maintenance and automated reminders that offer fleets greater efficiency without feeling as invasive as other operations. However, no AI is perfect, and decisions often still require manual overview to finalize important actions.

July 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

TuSimple Eyes US Exit, Hires Bankers

TuSimple is exploring strategic alternatives for its U.S. operations, including a sale, which would see the self-driving truck technology provider focus on Asia-Pacific activities.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 30, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

California Coalition Asks Court to Back EPA

An 18-state coalition is backing the EPA in a legal action supporting California’s future strict emissions controls on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 30, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Inside an Aurora Self-Driving Truck Testing in Texas

A number of autonomous truck developers like Aurora have set up operations in Texas, allowing them to run test drivers and preview routes with their self-driving technology.

Alexandra Skores | The Dallas Morning News
June 30, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Senate EPW Leaders Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill

Legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2029 was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Administration Announces Infrastructure Investments

With the height of the busy summer travel season upon us, President Joe Biden is touting investments approved in 2021’s infrastructure law.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

EV Makers Racing for Supplies of Lithium for Batteries

Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the mineral in a politically and environmentally fraught competition.

Joe McDonald | Associated Press
June 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Private

Fleets Can Expect Long Timelines for Facility Connections

Facility electrification timelines for  heavy-duty trucking fleets are likely to be more protracted than carrier executives might expect, according to executives at power utilities.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

SAE International Plans to Standardize Tesla’s EV Chargers

A key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
June 27, 2023