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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ascend Makes Deal With Carmaker on Cathode Plant in Kentucky

Ascend Elements said it has reached a billion-dollar deal with an unnamed automaker to reprocess old batteries into cathode material, at a plant it is building in Hopkinsville, Ky.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Showcases Upgraded Experience Center

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has opened the doors to its renovated Mack Experience Center, complete with an updated test track, redesigned meeting space and a renovated vehicle showroom.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
June 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Stellantis’ Goal: Become No. 1 in Light Commercial Vehicles

The maker of Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles has set its sights on becoming the world’s top light-commercial vehicle company, but it’s going to face some major obstacles, experts say.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
June 6, 2023
Government, Technology

New Website Maps Out 32,000 Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — The White House on June 6 launched a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments.

Josh Boak | The Associated Press
June 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

All Tesla Model 3s Now Eligible for Full $7,500 Tax Credit

All of Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedans are now eligible for the full U.S. tax credit under new criteria for battery sourcing set by the Treasury Department.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
June 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Showcases Emergency Truck Powered by Hydrogen

WASHINGTON — Accelera by Cummins on June 5 showcased a hydrogen-powered emergency vehicle that advances technologies applicable to the commercial trucking industry.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire

Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy

Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Tesla, Battery Partner Get $1.8 Billion From Biden’s IRA

Elon Musk is getting more firepower for his electric vehicle price war thanks to President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.

June 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Logistics Excels in Cincinnati DMA

The Cincinnati region is growing in stature as a leading transportation and logistics hub. According to BE NKY, between 2015 and 2020, the transportation and logistics sector was responsible for more than 85% of all jobs created in the region. This is projected to grow 28% through 2025.

June 1, 2023
Business, Technology

Top 10 Challenges for Carriers and Logistics Operations

Consumers want goods faster. Your clients want full supply chain visibility. Add in worker shortages, and things get complicated. But it doesn’t take a total tech overhaul or endless budget to solve these challenges. Read the white paper to learn more! 

June 1, 2023