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.
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, 2022Bosch 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.
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, 2022Nevada 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.