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.
Rivian Plunges Below IPO Price on Mounting EV Competition
Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric pickup maker backed by Amazon.com Inc., fell below the $78 a share price of its November initial public offering.
Six States Adopt Clean Truck Rule
The U.S. trucking industry is set to be transformed by a handful of states adopting zero-emission vehicle requirements.
Autonomous, Electric Trucks Show Progress at CES 2022
LAS VEGAS — Rapid progress in the development of autonomous and electric-powered commercial trucks stood out as one of the top themes at a technology show known for everything from consumer electronics to advanced robotics.
GM Enters Electric Pickup Battle With 400-Mile Silverado EV
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra showed off the company’s electric Chevrolet Silverado at the CES exhibition, announcing that the pickup will go on sale in spring 2023 to compete with battery-powered trucks from longstanding rival Ford Motor Co. and newcomer Rivian Automotive Inc.
Nikola Drops $2 Billion Patent Suit Against Tesla
Fledgling electric vehicle maker Nikola Corp. is dropping its $2 billion patent lawsuit against rival Tesla Inc. as its founder continues to fight criminal charges that he misled investors.
Amazon, Stellantis Team Up on Auto Software and Delivery Vehicles
Amazon.com Inc. is partnering with Stellantis NV to develop software with the carmaker and agreed to buy a new electric delivery van.
Stoughton Expands Chassis Manufacturing Capacity With New Texas Factory
Stoughton Trailers announced it will build intermodal chassis at a new facility set to open this year in Waco, Texas.
Deere to Bring Fully Autonomous Tractor to Market This Year
Self-driving vehicles are moving off the roads and onto the fields. Deere & Co., the largest farm equipment manufacturer in the world, unveiled a fully autonomous tractor on Jan. 4, propelling it past rivals in the tech space.
The Electrification Journey
Electric trucks promise many potential rewards for the freight transportation industry. But the experiences of fleets that have begun to deploy these vehicles illustrate an elaborate set of challenges and considerations associated with electrification.
Ford Doubles Capacity for Electric F-150 as It Opens Orders
Ford Motor Co. will double factory capacity for its electric F-150 Lightning to 150,000 trucks a year and will start taking orders this week for the model, which goes on sale this spring.