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.
Two-Year-Old CHIPS Act Spurs Regional Growth, Lawmakers Say
In the two years since President Biden signed the measure into law, the Commerce Department indicated it has announced more than $30 billion in private sector investments across 15 states.
Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow
Nikola Corp. reported a 103% revenue increase but wider losses in the second quarter as electric vehicle sales gained momentum, the company announced Aug. 9.
CHIPS Act Turns 2, Stays on Track
The Biden administration is nearly finished dividing up $39 billion in grants under the CHIPS and Science Act, the landmark legislation aimed at revitalizing the semiconductor industry.
WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement
China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.
Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply
Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.
ChargePoint Deploys New Plugs to Fit Teslas and Non-Teslas
ChargePoint Holdings is deploying a new plug that the company says most any battery-powered car can use, as automakers rapidly adopt the connector standards developed by Tesla.
NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Fatal Cybertruck Crash
DETROIT — Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup.
August 7, 2024Watch: Biden’s ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Becoming More Concrete
From coast to coast, a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package is breathing life into long-awaited transportation projects.
August 7, 2024Daimler Truck Reports 4% Revenue Decline in Q2
The German truck manufacturer posted a net profit of $860 million, or $1.01 per share, for the three months ending June 30.
Lack of Standard Training for EV Techs Perpetuates Shortage
There’s an aggressive push for more electric vehicle chargers and technicians to work on them, but a problem remains: There’s no nationwide standard for training those technicians.