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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

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.

September 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

David Welch and Heejin Kim | Bloomberg News
September 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

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, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

VW 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."

September 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2024
Technology, Equipment, Safety

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. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

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.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
September 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

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, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Brookfield 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.

Joe Ryan and Michelle Ma | Bloomberg News
September 10, 2024
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024