FCC Considers Taking Away Spectrum Used by Transportation Industry
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai wants to slash, or even end, public- and private-sector transportation interests’ exclusive access to a slice of spectrum known as Dedicated Short Range Communications.
November 25, 2019Ford Challenges Tesla to a Truck Tug of War
Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk plainly says his pickup is a “better truck than an F-150.” Ford Motor Co. is taking issue with that claim.
November 25, 2019Uber Loses License in London Over Safety, Vows to Appeal
LONDON — London’s transit authority Nov. 25 refused to renew Uber’s operating license over concerns about impostor drivers, with the ride-booking company vowing to appeal the decision as it struggles to secure its future in the British capital.
November 25, 2019FMCSA to Announce Two-Year Delay in Implementing ELDT Rule
Federal trucking regulators are nearing completion of a formal notice that they plan to delay implementation of the Entry Level Driver Training rule by up to two years after it was set to go into effect on a limited basis Feb. 7.
November 25, 2019Despite Unveiling Issues, Elon Musk Says Tesla Pickup Truck Orders Hit 200,000
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said orders for its Cybertruck have climbed to 200,000 even after two windows unexpectedly shattered in the big reveal Nov. 21.
November 25, 2019DTNA Brings Cascadia to Down Under Markets
Daimler Trucks North America announced Nov. 22 the availability of the right-hand drive Freightliner Cascadia for Australian and New Zealand markets.
November 25, 2019Partially Autonomous Truck Undergoes Tests in Illinois
Krystian Gebis did not have to keep his hands on the wheel when he operated a specially modified Peterbilt semi truck along a test track last month. The steering wheel turned by itself.
November 25, 2019McLeod Mobile Capture App Eliminates Image Transaction Fees
McLeod Software’s version of DocumentPower Enterprise and FlowLogix will have a free version of its Mobile Capture app for phones and tablets.
November 22, 2019Waymo Offers Autonomous Car Guide for First Responders
PHOENIX — Google spinoff Waymo is trying to educate emergency responders on how to deal with its autonomous vehicles.
November 22, 2019Webasto Announces Modular Battery, Other Technologies
Webasto Group announced a new modular battery system as well as thermal management and charging technologies for the North American commercial vehicle and automotive e-mobility markets.
November 22, 2019