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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

Harness the Tranformational Power of Drones

Drone technology has the potential to improve last-mile logistics, while lowering costs and meeting your sustainability goals. The future of connectivity solutions will be powered by the nation’s largest and fastest 5G network.

September 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Bosch to Spend $200 Million to Make Its First US Fuel Cell Stacks

Bosch Group will invest $200 million to build fuel cell stacks in Anderson, S.C., its first such effort in the U.S.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM Venture Starts Building Battery Cells at New Ohio Factory

DETROIT — General Motors said Aug. 31 that a new electric vehicle battery plant built in Ohio has started producing cells, which could help customers get federal tax credits.

August 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Nevada Infrastructure Summit Planned as State Gets Funding for Inland Port

Recently awarded $25 million in federal funds for an inland port project, Nevada officials are planning the state’s first Infrastructure Summit slated for Sept. 30 in Las Vegas.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Locomation to Begin Runs With Oklahoma Carrier

Autonomous truck developer Locomation announced an eight-year agreement with El Reno, Okla.-based Stevens Trucking Co. to provide the carrier with its human-guided Level 2 autonomous relay convoy turnkey system.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA

Autonomous Truck Firm Gatik to Begin Deliveries in Dallas

Gatik, a California-based autonomous trucking company, will begin a Dallas route in partnership with century-old business equipment firm Pitney Bowes.

Alexandra Skores | The Dallas Morning News
August 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Toyota Invests in EV Battery Production in US, Japan

TOKYO — Toyota is investing $5.6 billion in Japan and the U.S. to boost production of batteries for electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said Aug. 31.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
August 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

EV Makers Lucid, Nikola Plan for Stock Sales

It was probably a case of now or never for the latest pair of electric vehicle makers to announce fundraising plans as they burn through cash.

Drew Singer and Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
August 30, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Announces Leadership Changes, Moves Ahead With Acquisition of Romeo Power

Nikola Corp. made announcements regarding leadership changes and its proceeding with acquiring an energy-storage technology company.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 30, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Florida Launches Alert System for Work Zones, Lane Closures

Truckers and others driving through Florida have a new alert system for lane closures with real-time updates from work zones along interstates and state roads that’s being billed as the first of its kind in North America.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 30, 2022