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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.
PepsiCo Expands EV Fleet to Boost Cost Savings
HANOVER, Germany — Electrification within the PepsiCo fleet is creating cost savings, and the company has plans to scale electric trucks across North America.
Component Manufacturers Unveil Green Tech at IAA 2024
Manufacturers exhibiting at IAA Transportation 2024 showcased new innovations to help reduce carbon emissions in the trucking industry.
Charging Infrastructure Limitations Challenge OEMs
HANOVER, Germany — Charging limitations are placing an unfair burden on equipment makers that have developed the tech to comply with government regulations, OEMs and fuel providers say.
Volkswagen to Slash China Jobs as Part of Global Overhaul
Volkswagen AG has begun trimming corporate jobs in China as part of its goal to reduce overhead by 20% globally over the next three years.
Madison Debuts Wisconsin’s First Electric Garbage Trucks
Wisconsin’s capital city has introduced its first electric garbage trucks, marking the state’s first deployment of fully electric Class 8 refuse tractors.
House Backs Measure to Overturn Biden Auto Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House approved a resolution that would overturn a new Biden administration rule on automobile emissions.
US Warns Allies Russia Seeking to Disrupt Cargo Shipping
The U.S. has warned its allies that Russia is targeting cargo shipping companies as it seeks to disrupt Ukraine’s partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 20, 2024US Awards $3 Billion for EV Battery Production in 14 States
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles.
Cruise Robotaxis Returning to California After Accident
The testing is small scale, with at most five vehicles being run with test drivers at the wheel to do development work.
Intel Says It Won’t Sell Majority Stake in Mobileye
Mobileye Global shares surged the most in nearly two years after Intel said it isn’t “currently” preparing to unload its majority stake in the maker of autonomous driving technology.