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.
NHTSA Investigates Safety Issue Reported in VinFast Cars
A U.S. regulator has opened a preliminary investigation into some electric vehicles manufactured by Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd. over a safety issue.
GM, Hyundai to Explore New Vehicle Joint Development
General Motors is joining forces with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. in a pact that may presage a deeper strategic relationship between the two major automakers to co-develop vehicles.
USPS Debuts New Mail Trucks Made by Oshkosh Defense
ATHENS, Ga. — The first handful of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles that rolled onto postal routes in August are getting rave reviews from letter carriers.
September 12, 2024VW Urges EU to Rethink Emissions Targets Amid Job Cuts
Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch said "politicians have given the industry targets without the necessary infrastructure being available."
DTNA Executive Says Flexibility Is Key for Coming Upturn
“We have a massive chess board,” said DTNA Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing David Carson, and his company is trying to move pieces around while waiting for freight rates to rise.
Michigan State Police Experiment With ELD Road Safety Messages
Michigan State Police have launched an electronic messaging experiment enlisting truck drivers to help avoid accidents by receiving road safety alerts sent to their ELDs.
Driving Simulators Help Trucking Companies Recruit New Talent
For CDL trainers and some fleets, truck driving simulators are among the most innovative and realistic ways to teach new drivers.
Stellantis to Invest $406 Million at Three Factories
DETROIT — Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis will spend $406 million retooling three Michigan factories so they can build electric vehicles or battery parts.
September 11, 2024Brookfield Commits $1.1B to Infinium’s Low-Carbon Fuel Growth
Brookfield Asset Management is investing up to $1.1 billion in the low-carbon e-fuels startup Infinium.
DOE Studying ‘Soft’ Costs to Deploy EV Charging
The U.S. Department of Energy is studying so-called soft costs of deploying EV charging infrastructure that sometimes are overlooked but can be higher than the basic buildout costs.