Technology
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.
New Jersey Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily.
AI Weed-Killing Drones Are Coming for the Mega Farms
Terry Aberhart has watched the spindly, fixed-wing drones zip across the big skies over his farm in Canada’s Saskatchewan province, testing a technology that could be the future of weeding.
States Await DOE Hydrogen Hub Selection
Several state consortiums met the April 7 deadline to be among the nation’s first hydrogen hubs as the U.S. Department of Energy begins to evaluate applications for funding.
March Medium-Duty Sales Post 5.6% Decline
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks fell 5.6% in March compared with the year-ago period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
EU Nears Deal on $47 Billion Chips Act
LONDON — The European Union was closing in April 18 on approval for a plan to ramp up semiconductor production as it seeks to wean itself off reliance on Asia.
April 18, 2023Navistar Issues Recall Due to HVAC Circuit
As many as 44,887 Navistar trucks are set to be recalled following a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation, the federal agency said April 6.
April 18, 2023NFI Ramps Up Battery-Electric Truck Deployment in California
NFI Industries will deploy 50 Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California, the for-hire truckload carrier said.
April 18, 2023Biden Policy May Cost EV Makers Some Customers
Andrew Scott doesn’t know for sure yet, but the Biden administration may cost Hyundai his business.
CMA CGM Offers to Buy Bolloré Logistics for $5.5 Billion
Maritime transport giant CMA CGM SA has entered exclusive talks to buy Bolloré SE’s logistics arm for an enterprise value of 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion).
Norfolk Southern Near Ready to Reopen Some Tracks in Ohio
Norfolk Southern says it has completed excavation of the impacted soil underneath the south track at the site of the East Palestine train derailment and will finish restoration of the track in the coming days.