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.
Some Long-Range EVs Now Cost Less Than Average New Car in US
The automotive industry has produced the first long-range EVs that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car.
NFI Buys Transfix’s Freight Brokerage Operation
NFI acquired Transfix’s digital freight brokerage operation for an undisclosed sum, the carrier said June 5.
ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors
ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.
Truckers Urged to Get Vocal on Regulatory Challenges
INDIANAPOLIS — Motor carriers are making strides in influencing the regulatory future of the industry, but must remain vocal to address challenges they face, according to TCA's David Heller.
ABB Considers Sale of Some Electric Mobility Assets
ABB Ltd. is considering selling part of its e-mobility business, which includes electric vehicle charging stations worldwide, including the U.S.
EV Taxi Startup Revel to Lay Off Drivers for Gig Model
Revel Transit, the New York-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup, plans to lay off its driver employees and operate a gig-work model more akin to rivals Uber and Lyft.
Air Products Plans Calif. Hydrogen Truck Refueling Network
Industrial gas giant Air Products plans to build a network of commercial-scale, multimodal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Northern California to Southern California.
Truck OEMs’ Battery Cell Group Hires Ford Exec Kearns as CEO
Kel Kearns is slated to be the CEO at the commercial vehicle battery cell manufacturing joint venture set up by Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses U.S. Holding and Paccar Inc.
Senators Promote AI Education
Senior senators on the freight transportation committee are promoting artificial intelligence education to improve supply chain industries’ adoption of the technology.
ZF Appoints Ramiro Gutierrez as Head of North American Unit
Ramiro Gutierrez is to become the top executive in North America at component manufacturer ZF, the company said June 4.