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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

GOP Seeks Probe of Plug Power’s $1.7 Billion in US Backing

Sen. John Barrasso is asking a government watchdog to investigate nearly $1.7 billion in financing offered last month to hydrogen company Plug Power Inc.

June 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mercedes and Stellantis Press Pause on EV Battery Factories

Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz are pausing work on two electric vehicle battery plants and may pivot to manufacturing lower-cost cells in light of slowing demand for still-expensive EVs.

June 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Peterbilt Introduces CARB-Compliant MX-13 Engine

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced that a California-compliant version of the Paccar MX-13 diesel engine is now available in its Model 579, Model 567 and Model 589 trucks.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 4, 2024
Business, Technology

REPLAY: GENERATE - Technology Learning Sessions

Join us for conversations that will help you discover the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence offers the industry, and learn how you can effectively deploy AI to boost your business operations Reserve your seat for this half-day virtual event with learning sessions dedicated to generating specific insights for fleet technology and operations decisionmakers.

June 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Trucking Leaders Discuss Impact of Safety Culture on Operations

INDIANAPOLIS —Trucking and insurance executives at a TCA session offered advice on how leaders can adopt technologies and impact their companies’ safety culture from the executive suite.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

South Accounts for Lion’s Share of Factory Construction Boom

States in the U.S. South are at the forefront of a massive renaissance in construction projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capacity and supply chain resiliency.

Alex Tanzi | Bloomberg News
June 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous, Global Freight

Einride Becomes Peterbilt’s Biggest BET Customer

Einride will buy 150 Model 579EV battery-electric trucks from Peterbilt, the truck maker’s biggest EV order so far, the companies said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Truck-Specific Navigation Software Offers Safety, Efficiency

As navigation and routing software applications grow more granular, developers are working to integrate pertinent data to support safe, efficient fleet operations.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
June 3, 2024
Business, Technology

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June 1, 2024
Business, Technology

CX is Mission-Critical

Today, with high customer expectations defining industry standards, it's vital to assess your CX. Download this report to explore CX challenges and opportunities in transportation and logistics, highlighting strategies for better satisfaction, ROI, and AI's role in enhancing service efficiency and engagement.    

June 1, 2024