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.
Cargill Backs Cow Masks to Trap Methane Burps
Agriculture giant Cargill Inc. will start selling methane-absorbing wearable devices for cows, putting its support behind an experimental technology that could help the industry cut greenhouse gas emissions.
IEA Says Oil Demand May Return to Pre-Crisis Levels in a Year
Global oil demand may rebound to levels seen before the pandemic in a year, the International Energy Agency said, signaling a speedier recovery than its previous estimates.
Volvo, Albertsons Complete First Zero-Emission Frozen Food Shipment
Albertsons Cos. completed the nation’s first delivery of a refrigerated grocery load with zero-tailpipe emissions technology by deploying a Volvo electric truck and an Advanced Energy Machines electric trailer.
Daimler, Nokia Settle Mobile Tech War That Threatened Car Sales
Daimler AG and Nokia Oyj settled their dispute over the licensing of wireless technology patents in cars, ending a legal battle that has been watched beyond the auto industry and initially threatened sales of the iconic Mercedes brand in its home country.
Global EV Battery Sales Surge as Demand for Clean Cars Booms
Global electric-vehicle battery sales more than doubled in the first four months of the year as the switch to environmentally friendly cars gathers pace.
VTNA, Albertsons Partner on VNR Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America announced Albertsons Cos., the second-largest grocery chain in the United States, recently took delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its distribution center in Irvine, Calif.
May 28, 2021Plus Sends Self-Driving Truck Down China’s Silk Road
Self-driving truck technology company Plus reported a heavy-duty truck equipped with its PlusDrive autonomous system completed a 4,000-mile roundtrip journey on the historic Silk Road trade route.
May 28, 2021DAT Selects FourKites to Provide Freight Transparency, Visibility
DAT Freight & Analytics and FourKites formed a strategic partnership intended to bring real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility to the DAT network, the companies announced May 26.
May 28, 2021Whiting Systems Offers Cordless Disinfectant Mister
Whiting Systems Inc. announced a new cordless disinfectant mister.
May 28, 2021Transflo Launches Subscription-Based Service
Transflo, a provider of a mobile and cloud-based platform, announced a subscription-based software as a service (SaaS) model for its multichannel document capture and workflow suite, a means intended to help fleets with predictable monthly pricing and an improved driver experience.
May 28, 2021