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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, Fuel

Biden Envisions Thousands of Wind Turbines Spinning at Sea to Bolster Grid

The Biden administration is outlining ambitions to dramatically boost offshore wind power in the U.S. by 2030, pushing to drive construction of projects at sea capable of generating enough electricity for more than 10 million American homes.

March 29, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Senate Legislation Targets EV Charging Stations

The Securing America’s Clean Fuels Infrastructure Act, recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, would aim to boost investments, including extending current tax incentives for projects through 2029.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Paccar Parts Participates in Hiring Our Heroes

Paccar Parts reaffirmed its commitment to supporting veterans by participating in the Hiring Our Heroes program.

March 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Rivian Plans EV Charging Network

Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive is borrowing a page from Tesla Inc. and building an exclusive, fast-charger network for its coming R1T pickup and R1S SUV.

Henry Payne | The Detroit News
March 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck Makers Outline Steps to Manage Chip Shortage

Production of Class 8 trucks and to a greater degree of medium-duty trucks is at risk as the demand for computer chips exceeds supply in a widening environment of supply chain disruptions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 26, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

NLRB Finds Elon Musk Tweet Violated Labor Law

DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted his way into trouble with another federal agency, this time the National Labor Relations Board.

March 26, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Announces Incentives Available for Electric Refuse Truck

Mack Trucks announced the Mack LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the United States and Canada.

March 25, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Coalition Asks Biden Administration to Reduce Truck Emissions by Fall 2022

A wide-ranging coalition of business, science and environmental groups is calling on the Biden administration to within the next 18 months set “multi-pollutant climate and clean air standards” that will eliminate particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen and greenhouse gas emissions from new freight trucks and buses.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Waymo Provides Look Inside Self-Driving Truck Testing

Autonomous vehicle developer Waymo offered a look inside the day-to-day testing of its self-driving trucks on public roads through a virtual ride-along event for members of the press.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 25, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Bosch Research Calculates Value of Level 2 ADAS

Bosch Research announced that recent accident data it studied pointed to significant potential reductions in injuries and deaths, and to the cost savings that could result from equipping Classes 7-8 vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems focused on a truck’s position in a lane.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 24, 2021