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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

DSV Orders 300 Electric Trucks in Major Volvo Deal

Logistics firm DSV plans to buy 300 electric heavy trucks from Volvo AB in what would be one of the largest commercial orders to date for the Swedish manufacturer’s battery-powered rigs.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

China’s WeRide Delays US IPO Just as Deadline Nears

WeRide Inc. has postponed its plan for a U.S. initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter, days before Chinese regulatory approval lapses.

August 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Ford Scraps Electric SUV, Boosts Hybrid Production

Ford Motor Co. is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric SUV in a shift that may cost the carmaker around $1.9 billion.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
August 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Uber Hires Ex-Tesla Charger Executive to Oversee EV Shift

Uber Technologies hired former Tesla Inc. executive Rebecca Tinucci to oversee the ride-hailing platform’s shift to electric vehicles.

August 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

Will Amazon’s AI Bet Pay Off?

More than any of the megacap technology stocks, Amazon.com Inc.’s big-spending ways are coming at the expense of profits, and its shares are being punished as a result.

Carmen Reinicke | Bloomberg News
August 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan

For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it’s lower than what other manufacturers face.

Alberto Nardelli | Bloomberg News
August 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Private

Albertsons Sued for Allegedly Copying Startup’s Software

Albertsons Cos. was sued by an e-commerce software maker that claims the grocery chain conducted trials with its product for three years only to steal its trade secrets to build its own system.

Spencer Soper | Bloomberg News
August 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

GM to Cut More Than 1,000 Software Engineers, Mostly in US

General Motors Co. is cutting more than 1,000 software engineers as the automaker moves to lean up its software and services organization, said a person familiar with the matter.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
August 19, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Texas Instruments Wins $4.6 Billion in Grants, Loans

Texas Instruments is set to receive $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants and $3 billion in loans, marking the latest major award from a program designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing.

Mackenzie Hawkins | Bloomberg News
August 16, 2024