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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, Safety

First Responders Outline Concerns With EV Battery Fires

Federal Highway Administration officials and emergency responders foresee a need to prepare for large fires in crashes and incidents from lithium-ion battery-powered heavy trucks.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Stock Teeters as Elon Musk Girds for Another Legal Battle

Tesla bulls rejoiced when Elon Musk sought to terminate his agreement to buy Twitter. That initial relief has given way to realization the hangover from this ordeal won’t lift anytime soon.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
July 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Deals for Opal Fuels, Haldex Near Closure

A producer and distributor of renewable natural gas and a supplier of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks and buses are separately planning for major expansions — one by going public and the other through consolidation.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Twitter Sues to Force Musk to Consummate $44 Billion Buyout

Twitter Inc. sued billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his abandoned $44 billion takeover bid, asking a judge to force him to follow through on his offer.

Jef Feeley | Bloomberg News
July 12, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Ohio Identifies 15 Alternative Fuel Corridors for EV Charging Stations

CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has determined where a number of federally funded charging stations should be deployed across the state as part of a plan to spend more than $100 million in bipartisan infrastructure law money on electric vehicle infrastructure.

Peter Krouse | cleveland.com
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety

PrePass Safety Alliance Acquires Technology Company CVO

PrePass Safety Alliance has acquired CVO Holding Co., the Phoenix-based nonprofit announced July 12.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Plans Hundreds of Job Cuts Following Surge in Staffing

Rivian Automotive Inc. is planning hundreds of layoffs to trim its workforce in areas where the electric vehicle maker has grown too quickly, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Walmart Orders 4,500 Canoo Electric Vans

Canoo Inc. shares doubled in value after the struggling electric vehicle startup won an order for 4,500 vans from Walmart Inc.

Sean O'Kane | Bloomberg News
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Amazon Prime Day Comes Amid Slowdown in Online Sales Growth

Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event today much differently from how it entered the pandemic.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Freight Market Volatility Highlights Importance of Broker-Carrier Relationships

The freight market volatility of the past few years has created an even greater need for carriers and brokers to strengthen their business relationships, especially as uncertainty and supply chain disruptions persist.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 12, 2022