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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

Nikola Photo Gallery

Nikola Corp. is showcasing its innovations and detailing how it plans to get its clean-powered trucks to market. Here are photos of Nikola trucks.

September 15, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, Top 50, Top 100

Nikola Issues Fuller Denial of Short Seller Hindenburg’s Claims

Nikola Corp. made a fuller-throated denial of a report last week that claimed the electric-truck maker had deceived investors, accusing a short seller of mischaracterizations and distortions.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
September 14, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

House Considers Electric Vehicles Legislation

Senate-passed legislation meant to promote access to electric vehicles around the country will be under consideration before the U.S. House of Representatives this month.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Slumps After Denial of Short Seller Report

Just days after announcing a $2 billion agreement with General Motors, Nikola Corp. is fighting back against a “short seller” accusing the startup of deception and lying about its electric technology.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 11, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

Tesla Plans to Start Shipping Out Cars Made at Shanghai Gigafactory

Tesla Inc. plans to ship cars made at its Shanghai factory to other countries in Asia and Europe, according to people familiar with the matter, shifting its strategy for the plant to largely focus on supplying the local market.

September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises

As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

US Stocks Resume Sell-off With Tech Battered Anew

A fresh sell-off in megacap technology shares sent stocks to the fourth loss in five days as investors remain worried that valuations stretched too far in a five-month rally. Treasuries rose with the dollar.

September 10, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Disputes Charges of Deception

Nikola Corp. shares fell as much as 13% after Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the startup electric-vehicle maker of “deception” and lying about its technology.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Actionable Insights to Avoid Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck Situations

What if you could provide assistance to your driver who is parked in an unsafe location but may not realize it? By bringing you real-time actionable insight, SmartDrive has solved two of the riskiest situations your drivers are facing today.

September 10, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

VW’s Traton Boosts Bid for Navistar to $3.6 Billion

Navistar International Corp. confirmed that Volkswagen AG’s heavy-truck business boosted its bid to buy the rest of the U.S. manufacturer for $3.6 billion.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 10, 2020