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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, Fuel

Public Natural Gas Filling Station Planned for Modesto, Calif.

Construction is underway at a new American Natural Gas public natural gas fueling station in Modesto, Calif., after breaking ground on the facility Nov. 14.

November 22, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Battery Giants Hit by Slump in China’s Electric Vehicle Market

CATL and BYD Co. saw sharp declines in sales of electrified-vehicle batteries in September as demand weakened in China, where the government is cutting subsidies in the EV sector.

Kyunghee Park | Bloomberg News
November 22, 2019
Government, Technology, Autonomous

NHTSA Extends Comment Window on Draft Test Procedures for ADAS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is extending the comment period for members of the public to offer feedback on draft research test procedures to assess certain types of advanced driver assistance systems.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla Pickup Truck Demo Was Smashing, but Not a Success

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla Inc.’s electric pickup truck Nov. 21, but it didn’t go as planned, ending with two smashed windows and the hashtag #cybertruck trending on Twitter for all the wrong reasons.

November 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Partnership With Mobileye

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a partnership with the autonomous vehicle technology company Mobileye to create a pilot program focused on advanced driving systems.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Anheuser-Busch, Nikola, BYD Complete First Zero-Emission Beer Run

Anheuser-Busch announced it completed on Nov. 21 its first zero-emission beer delivery in the company’s hometown of St. Louis using only zero-emission trucks from Nikola Motor Co. and BYD Motors.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

GM CEO Mary Barra Charges Ahead With Electric Cars but Shuns Hybrids

If General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra had her way, the auto industry would forget about selling hybrid electric models and instead concentrate on getting more battery-powered vehicles into showrooms.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
November 21, 2019
Business, Technology

Echo Global Launches EchoDrive Rewards Program

Echo Global Logistics Inc. has launched a rewards program built for its carrier network, the Chicago-based company announced.

November 21, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Selling a Truck to Detroit’s Loyal Owners May Be Tesla’s Toughest Challenge Yet

Tesla CEO Elon Musk debuts Cybertruck with lots of competition from Detroit.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
November 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins, Daimler Trucks Prepare to Fight Climate Change

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. along with Daimler Trucks & Buses, global corporations at the center of the U.S. commercial vehicle industry, are accelerating efforts to combat climate change with their products and at their plants.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2019