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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Reports Gain in Q1 Revenue, Lower Net Income

Dana Inc. reported first-quarter net income dropped and revenue slightly increased.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 28, 2022
Government, Technology, Autonomous

China Grants First Driverless Taxi Permits to Baidu, Pony.ai

BEIJING — China has granted Chinese internet services company Baidu and a rival autonomous car company, Pony.ai, permits to provide driverless ride-hailing services to the public in Beijing, a significant regulatory step in the country’s pursuit of driverless technology.

April 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Ford Eyes EV Market Leadership With Launch of F-150 Lightning

Ford Motor Co. is officially planting its flag with the launch of an all-electric version of America’s best-selling pickup truck, aiming to overtake Tesla Inc. and lead the electric vehicle market.

Jordyn Grzelewski | The Detroit News
April 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

The Big EV Charging Mystery: How Long Does It Take?

How long does it take to “fill up” an electric car? Well, that depends on the car … and the charger … and how many other cars are plugged into the charger … and how full the battery is to begin with … and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
April 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Microsoft’s, Chipmakers’ Bottom Lines Hit by Xi’s Lockdowns

Companies from Microsoft Corp. to Texas Instruments Inc. that long benefited from supply chains that run through China now are paying a price for the country’s sweeping lockdowns that have confined millions to their homes.

Debby Wu and Betty Hou | Bloomberg News
April 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

March’s Average Used Class 8 Retail Price Breaks $100,000

The average retail price in March of a used Class 8 vehicle pushed past the $100,000 mark for the first time, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 26, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

US Senate Transportation Leader Touts Biden Emissions Program

The leader of the transportation policy committee in the U.S. Senate endorsed the Biden administration’s latest initiative to curb emissions through a comprehensive funding program.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 26, 2022
Business, Technology

Where Will Elon Musk Get Cash for Twitter?

Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. reached an agreement for the world’s richest man to buy the social networking platform for $44 billion, resolving the pressing question of whether the company’s board would consent to the leveraged buyout deal.

Tom Maloney | Bloomberg News
April 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Maersk Sees Possible Contraction in Global Container Market

Disruptions in global trade flows are set to persist into the second part of the year, longer than previously expected, Danish transport giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S predicted.

Christian Wienberg | Bloomberg News
April 26, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Elon Musk, Twitter Agree on $44 Billion Deal

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for about $44 billion on April 25, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on social and economic issues to more than 83 million followers.

Tom Krisher and Matt O’Brien | Associated Press
April 25, 2022