Technology

Fleets in four market segments could switch to battery-electric vehicles right now, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency concluded after its recent Run on Less — Electric event.

Retail fuel outlets such as truck stops and gas stations say they are seriously weighing investment in electric vehicle chargers, but face such challenges as customer “range anxiety,” high utility charges for electricity and political policy uncertainties.

C.H. Robinson launched a new tool to help businesses navigate spot market costs, the company announced Sept. 20.

Workhorse Group Inc. shares plunged Sept. 22 to their lowest since May after the embattled electric vehicle maker said it will suspend deliveries of its vans and recall units it has already delivered.

Aurora Innovation Inc., Paccar Inc. and FedEx Corp. launched a commercial pilot of autonomous trucking in Texas.

Redwood Materials Inc., the startup founded by Tesla alum J.B. Straubel, has formed a partnership with Ford Motor Co. to recycle and reuse key ingredients within the lithium-ion batteries that will power the automaker’s burgeoning fleet of electric vehicles.

Volkswagen AG’s truck division Traton SE became the latest manufacturer to warn the global shortage of semiconductors is jeopardizing deliveries.

CLEVELAND — Spec’ing a new truck means you’ll need to consider options, metrics and features in light of your own needs, experts said.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced its new Bendix AD-HFi air dryer is available for order through several major North American commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Trimble Transportation announced new integrations for its TMT Fleet Maintenance software.