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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, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Launches Hyla Brand for Hydrogen Fuel

Nikola Corp. is launching updated branding for its hydrogen production, distribution and sales efforts, sharpening its focus on a segment integral to a company footprint that also includes production of fuel cell electric trucks and development of electric vehicle technology.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Trucking Groups Not Pleased With Toll Hikes in Northeast States

Toll increases this year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are frustrating trucking companies that are having to pass on costs in the form of higher freight charges.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023
Business, Technology

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda to Step Aside, Become Chairman

TOKYO — Toyota set up a new leadership team Jan. 26 in what the Japanese automaker said was a move to stay abreast of social changes like electrification and becoming a wider “mobility company.”

January 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Profits Beat Estimates

Tesla Inc. reported better-than expected profits in the latest quarter, signaling strength as it faces growing questions about carbuyer demand for its all-electric vehicle lineup.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
January 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Paccar Reports Strong Q4 Revenue, Income

Paccar Inc. beat market expectations for fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 24, aided by strong demand for its trucks from customers looking to replace older, outdated vehicles.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

PennDOT Contest Challenges Teens to Solve Truck Parking

Pennsylvania high school students are trying to crack the truck parking puzzle in the state department of transportation’s annual Innovations Challenge contest.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Manchin Bill Would Delay Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles

WASHINGTON — Ratcheting up his criticism of the Biden administration, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Jan. 25 moved to delay new tax credits for electric vehicles.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
January 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Proposes Exemptions for Transitions to Electric Trucks

The California Air Resources Board is making plans to modify its proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulation to address possible electric charging infrastructure delays and unavailability of models of zero-emission trucks.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Invests $3.6 Billion in Nevada Factories for Batteries, Trucks

Tesla Inc. is investing $3.6 billion in two new factories to build electric vehicle batteries and its all-electric Semi heavy-duty truck near an existing production site in Reno, Nev.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
January 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

REPLAY: Recharge - Equipment & Maintenance Sessions

The adoption of electric trucks by fleets would see a more sustainable trucking industry, but is our infrastructure ready to support commercial electric vehicles? And, how has technician training evolved to include EV support and maintenance? Join us for conversations that will help your fleet charge ahead. 

January 24, 2023