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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

NTSB Update Highlights Questions About Remote-Control Trains

The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives last year sees a simple solution to preventing similar deaths in the future: two-person crews.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
August 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber Invests in Self-Driving Software Firm Wayve

Uber Technologies is making a strategic investment in U.K.-based autonomous driving software provider Wayve Technologies.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
August 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern

American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

California Receives $150 Million for EV Charging Ports

U.S. officials awarded California nearly $150 million for the construction of more than 9,200 electric vehicle charging ports in an attempt to make zero-emission cars attractive to drivers.

Colleen Shalby | Los Angeles Times
August 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Polestar Names Ex-Nikola Chief Lohscheller as New CEO

Polestar named Michael Lohscheller its new CEO as the electric vehicle maker seeks to stem deepening losses and fix ongoing operational problems.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Questions Grow About Safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’

Driver experiences and crashes involving Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system have drawn the attention of federal regulators.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
August 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, TCA

Peterbilt 579 EV to Transport Honda Vehicles in Alabama

A Peterbilt 579 EV developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln, Ala., plant was unveiled Aug. 26 after a yearslong development process.

William Thornton | Alabama Media Group
August 27, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Port of Seattle Investigates Cyberattack at Airport

SEATTLE — An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day as Port of Seattle officials worked to restore service.

August 27, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Canada Imposes a 100% Tariff on Imports of Chinese-Made EVs

Canada will impose a 100% surtax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles beginning Oct. 1 in a series of measures aimed at cracking down on what the country views as unfair trade practices.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Private

Halliburton Warning Oil Clients After Cybersecurity Attack

Halliburton, the world’s biggest provider of fracking services, said it is alerting customers and other stakeholders after an unauthorized third party gained access to some of its systems.

August 23, 2024