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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, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth

The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.

Jaime Moore-Carrillo | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
April 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

US Has a Fast EV-Charging Station for Every 15 Gas Stations

Automakers may be pumping the brakes on EV production in the U.S., but charging challenges — traditionally a major hurdle to adoption — are vanishing at a rapid clip.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford’s Commercial Business Is Defying the EV Slump

Demand from fleet-based vehicle operators is a lone bright spot for the EV industry as global sales sputter.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US to Provide $6.1 Billion for Micron Technology Chip Plants

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips.

Josh Boak | The Associated Press
April 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

NYC Congestion Plan Adds Money to Offset N.J. Harm, MTA Says

New York City’s congestion pricing plan will now include funds to help alleviate potential pollution issues the new tolling program may spark in New Jersey.

Michelle Kaske | Bloomberg News
April 17, 2024
Government, Technology

House Transportation Committee Reviews AI Applications

WASHINGTON — The House transportation panel recently received an overview from stakeholders about artificial intelligence’s role within connectivity corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 17, 2024
Business, Technology, For-Hire

Truck Software Developer Platform Science Raises $125M

Platform Science raised $125 million in capital to accelerate the launch of its software platform with additional truck manufacturers, a spokesperson for the company said April 16.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 17, 2024
Government, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto, OK Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Kentucky has legally paved the way for autonomous vehicles on its roadways with the legislators gathering enough support April 12 to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo CTO: Society to Help Decide Zero-Emission Vehicle Mix

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The dominant choices for zero-emission commercial vehicles will ultimately be decided by truck buyers, executives from Volvo Group said.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Ohio Turnpike Completes Open-Road Tolling Project

A new tolling system featuring open-road tolling lanes is complete along the 241-mile stretch of the Ohio Turnpike, signaling the end of its largest construction project in its history.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024