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.
FedEx to Add 42 Electric Charging Stations in California
FedEx Corp. plans to electrify 42 FedEx stations in California, in the next phase of its electric vehicle rollout — calling it one of the largest deployments of integrated charging infrastructure by a single commercial fleet to date.
February 28, 20202020 TMC
Transport Topics' video coverage of the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council in Atlanta.
February 28, 2020Utilimaster Announces New Production Facility
Spartan Motors subsidiary Utilimaster announced Feb. 26 it will develop a new vehicle production facility for aftermarket parts.
February 28, 2020BorgWarner Announces Heavy-Duty Starter Protection Features
BorgWarner announced the first applications of its combined Smart IMS, integrated magnetic switch, plus integrated over crank protection on its Delco Remy38MT+ and 39MT heavy-duty gear reduction starters, used for both on- and off-highway commercial vehicles.
February 28, 2020Navistar Adds Connected Maintenance Feature, Aftermarket Filters
The platform uses a comprehensive, easy-to-use interface to create seamless communication with dealers throughout the service process and supports all-makes fleets.
February 28, 2020Midtronics Announces HD Battery Diagnostic Service
Midtronics Inc. announced its DSS-5000 HD Battery Diagnostic Service System is available for commercial truck and fleet applications.
February 28, 2020Deutsche Post Scraps Its Electric Delivery Van Built With Ford
Deutsche Post AG will stop producing its electric delivery vehicle called StreetScooter, bringing to an end a much-hyped venture that was once seen as a possible disrupter to conventional van makers such as Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG.
Einride to Hire Autonomous Truck Operators in Sweden, US
Swedish technology company Einride on Feb. 27 announced plans to hire two autonomous truck operators over the next year.
E-Smart Adds Features to Active Speed-Management System
ATLANTA — E-Smart is expanding the fleet-management capabilities available for its intelligent speed-management system as the business moves forward as a stand-alone company.
California OKs Passengers for GM’s Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Test
Cruise, the autonomous-vehicle unit of General Motors Co., has been cleared to carry passengers in California.