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.
Greenlane Lands $15M for California Zero-Emission Truck Hub
Truck refueling specialist Greenlane won a $15 million grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District to expedite construction of its flagship Colton, Calif., facility.
Stellantis Probed in US Over Reports of Jeep Engine Fires
Stellantis NV said it’s cooperating with U.S. authorities investigating reports of Jeep engines catching fire.
Smart Roads, Freight Routes Raise Privacy Concerns
Cars can transmit information in real time to other cars and the various sensors posted along a road. The overarching objective is to dramatically curb roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Northvolt to Pause Some Production, Cut Staff
Swedish battery maker Northvolt is pausing part of the production at its flagship factory and cutting the workforce to cope with a drop in electric vehicle demand.
Stellantis Recalls 1.5 Million Ram Trucks
DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.
September 9, 2024US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access
The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.
Cracking the Code on Worker Sentiment in Trucking
Increasing numbers of trucking companies are turning to artificial intelligence-powered worker sentiment platforms to assess — and act on — employee sentiment in the workplace.
TMS: The Unsung Hero of Connected Trucking
Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software, writes about how the TMS is evolving into an ever more sophisticated platform.
Intel Is Exploring Sale of Part of Stake in Mobileye
Intel is considering options for its stake in its struggling automated driving systems provider Mobileye as part of a major strategy overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said.
September 6, 2024How Self-Driving Trucks Could Create New Jobs
As autonomous truck developers move closer to deploying fully driverless on-highway tractors, they are also pioneering a set of new, specialized job functions.