Experts Discuss Autonomous Tech’s Effect on Freight
WASHINGTON — As they become more prevalent, autonomous technologies will bear a bigger impact on freight transportation, according to panelists assembled at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting.
January 24, 2019Ryder Expands Truck-Sharing Platform to South Florida
Ryder System Inc. announced it has expanded its digital truck-sharing platform, Coop by Ryder, to South Florida.
January 24, 2019CARB Aggressively Pursues Tougher NOx and PM Emissions Reductions
California environmental regulators are aggressively moving forward with plans to require significant reductions in nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions for heavy trucks, improvements in “real time” on-board diagnostics, and lengthening the “useful life,” durability and warranty periods for heavy trucks.
January 24, 2019Virgo Invests in Indoor Farming Company 80 Acres Farms
Virgo Investment Group has made a “significant” investment in 80 Acres Farms, a Cincinnati-based indoor farming company, according to a Jan. 15 press release. Financial terms were not disclosed.
January 24, 2019Uber Contemplates Outside Investors for Autonomous Car Unit
Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said it was “possible” the ride-hailing giant would look for outside investors for its self-driving car unit, but isn’t currently searching for backers.
January 23, 2019Tesla Reduces Model S, Model X Production Hours; Shares Drop
Tesla Inc. reduced the amount of hours it is producing Model S sedans and Model X crossovers, adding to concerns about demand for the electric-car maker’s higher-priced and more profitable vehicles. Shares dropped on the news.
January 23, 2019Amazon to Test Delivery Robots on Seattle-Area Sidewalks
Amazon.com will use robots to deliver packages in the suburbs north of Seattle, its latest experiment to automate the last mile of delivery that is a labor-intensive and costly component of buying products online.
January 23, 2019Auto Driveaway Adds Truck Hauling With Purchase of J&J Driveaway
Auto Driveaway, a company based in Lombard, Ill., that supplies drivers to move vehicles for corporations and fleet management firms, is buying J&J Driveaway and J&J Freight Brokers, companies that provide drivers to move heavy-duty trucks.
January 23, 2019Waymo Announces Plan for Autonomous-Vehicle Factory in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — Google self-driving car spinoff Waymo said Jan. 22 that it will bring a factory to Michigan, creating up to 400 jobs at what it describes as the world’s first plant “100%” dedicated to the mass production of autonomous vehicles.
January 23, 2019Cummins X12 Engine Available in Western Star 4700
Cummins Inc. announced its X12 engine, which weighs only 2,050 pounds, is available in Western Star 4700 straight trucks and tractors.
January 23, 2019