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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

Tesla Sales Fall for Second Straight Quarter

DETROIT — Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company’s products.

July 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Securing Legacy Maintenance Software

Outdated fleet software puts your company at risk of cyberattacks. One breach can cripple operations and finances. Download the National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ whitepaper to learn about new threats, vulnerabilities, and solutions for securing your legacy systems.

July 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Renault Vows to Lower EV Battery Costs 20% With New Process

Renault SA pledged to reduce its battery costs by around 20%, in a bid to remain competitive by adopting a cheaper cell chemistry and new production processes for electric vehicle components.

July 1, 2024
Business, Technology

CDK: ‘Substantially All’ Car Dealerships Restored After Hack

CDK Global said “substantially all” the dealerships it serves that were disrupted by a hack have seen their management systems come back online.

Charles Gorrivan | Bloomberg News
July 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, Perspective

Perspective: Autonomous Trucking Is Not a Race

How will self-driving trucks win the trust of the millions of Americans driving their own vehicles alongside them?

Nick Elder | Vice President of Commercialization, Torc Robotics
July 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Private

Samsara Extends Tracking to Small, High-Value Assets

CHICAGO — Connected fleet technology provider Samsara has launched a new tracking device for small assets and is adding new features to enhance driver safety.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
July 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking’s Clean Power Transition Hinges on Infrastructure

LAS VEGAS — Wider adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial trucks will depend on the development of new fueling and charging infrastructure, energy leaders said.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
June 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Infrastructure Still Top Issue for Electric Truck Deployment

According to industry leaders, this simple, yet crucial detail for fleets to consider when adding electric trucks to their rosters should be their top priority: where to plug them in.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
June 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

The Right Utility Provider Is Key for Fleet Electrification

To understand the best utility provider for an electrified commercial fleet, it is important to know the types of providers that are available and understand how they operate.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
June 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck Maker Hyzon Mulls Sale of Part or All of Operations

Hyzon Motors could put up a for sale sign as the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based startup continues to hemorrhage cash, and it may begin layoffs before that.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2024