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.
How Trucking Can Fight Back Against Cyberthreats
HOUSTON — The trucking industry faces an increasingly dangerous and complex cybersecurity landscape, but there are ways to counter the threats, according to experts.
Nikola Focuses on Hydrogen; Battery-Electric Trucks on Hold
Nikola Corp. is betting on a newly launched hydrogen big rig to regain its footing as the company said it wouldn’t deliver any electric trucks for the rest of the year after recent battery fires.
Aurora to Open Autonomous Houston-to-Dallas Route
Aurora announced the completion of a Houston terminal that finalizes the first commercial-ready route for driverless trucks.
Port Leaders Push Wind Power as Long-Term Solution
AURORA, Colo. — Port leaders believe they are part of the solution to capturing renewable wind energy off of their coasts and under their operation with giant wind turbines that float on the water.
Eaton Q3 Profit Jumps, Beats Analyst Expectations
Profits at Eaton Corp. jumped year-over-year in the third quarter, but executives are not optimistic about commercial vehicle prospects in 2024.
Tevva, ElectricaMeccanica End Partnership
Plans to build a hybrid electric and hydrogen-powered Class 8 truck floundered in recent days as startup merger partners Tevva Motors Ltd. and ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. parted ways.
Toyota’s Profits Zoom on Cheap Yen, Strong Global Sales
TOKYO — Toyota’s July-September profit jumped nearly threefold from a year ago as vehicle sales grew around the world and a cheap yen boosted the Japanese automaker’s overseas earnings.
Business Group Estimates 403,000 Clean-Energy Jobs From IRA
A nonpartisan group that advocates for clean energy estimates that 403,000 jobs will be created by the 210 major energy projects announced since the Inflation Reduction Act took effect.
Tesla Wins First Jury Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
Tesla Inc. convinced a California jury that its Autopilot technology wasn’t responsible for a crash that killed a California driver four years ago, the jury announced on Oct. 31.
Toyota More Than Doubles Investment at N.C. Battery Plant
RALEIGH, N.C. — Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it’s constructing in North Carolina, more than doubling prior investments.