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.
Lucid’s Quarterly Production Falls, Missing Estimates
Lucid Group Inc.’s electric vehicle production dropped in the third quarter and missed analysts’ forecasts, even as deliveries exceeded expectations.
Reducing Emissions Without Sacrificing Diesel Efficiency
In spite of a somewhat heavier emission control system, Cummins' 2027 HELM version of X15 will be no heavier than the present product because the HELM block is a fresh design.
What’s Now and Next for Auxiliary Power Units
Knowing that comfort is a major factor in driver retention, trucking companies have taken action through their choices of auxiliary power units and approach toward idle management.
Cybersecurity Firm Irdeto Turns Focus to Trucking
The growing need for cyber defenses in trucking has attracted the attention of Netherlands-based cybersecurity firm Irdeto.
Fleet Advantage Program Aligns EV, Diesel Pricing
HANOVER, Germany — Fleet Advantage’s EV Path aims to create more digestible investment terms for fleets and bridge the financial gap between traditional diesel fuel vehicles and EVs.
Waymo, Hyundai Announce Partnership on Robotaxis
Hyundai Motor Group and self-driving car company Waymo announced a new partnership to incorporate Georgia-made electric vehicles into the next generation of robotaxis.
EU Countries Vote to Impose Duties on China EVs
BRUSSELS — EU countries voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continued between Brussels and Beijing to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute.
N.C. Quartz Mine Owner Says Helene Damage Was Minimal
The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage.
Volvo Begins Series Production of VNL Tractor in Virginia
Volvo Trucks North America began series production of its redesigned Class 8 flagship VNL tractor at the 2.3 million-square-foot New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Va., it said Oct. 3.
The Future of EV Charging Looks a Lot Like an Airport Lounge
Charging an electric vehicle in the future increasingly looks like an experience somewhere between a truck stop and an airport lounge.