New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Adds Digital Tools for Drivers, Fleets
AMSTERDAM — The updated Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van will offer a multitude of new options and features when it hits the market later this year, but the most significant additions could be its new connected-vehicle services.
April 13, 2018Self-Driving Electric Shuttle Buses Will Be Introduced at University of Michigan
A pair of self-driving shuttle buses should begin motoring around Ann Arbor, Mich., later in April in an ambitious test of the new technology.
April 13, 2018Peter Thiel-Backed Autonomous Car Supplier Slashing Costs, Scaling Up
Luminar Technologies Inc., the sensor startup backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is rolling out a cheaper-to-make version of its laser technology and ramping up production to supply the key component for autonomous vehicles.
April 13, 2018Freight Brokers Using Technology to Automate Processes
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Automation isn’t just for trucks. There was plenty of evidence at the Transportation Intermediaries Association Capital Ideas conference and exhibition here that it’s also going to change the way freight is managed by shippers and third-party logistics companies.
April 12, 2018Volvo Group Introduces All-Electric, Heavy-Duty Truck for European Market
Volvo Trucks on April 12 introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use, with sales and production of its FL Electric model to start in Europe in 2019.
April 12, 2018Hyperloop Could Provide ‘Resilient Solution’ for Transportation, Expert Says
The high-speed Hyperloop transit system entrepreneur Elon Musk proposes to build on the East Coast has the potential to withstand the impact severe weather may have on older infrastructure.
April 12, 2018Nikola Hires BMW Executive Jesse Schneider to Spearhead Fuel-Cell R&D
Nikola Motor Co. has hired Jesse Schneider as vice president of hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies.
April 12, 2018Walmart Favored Over Amazon to Buy India’s Flipkart
Walmart Inc. looks likely to take the next round in the battle for India’s retail market over rival Amazon.com.
April 11, 2018LiveOnWeb Preview: Logistics, Accelerated
Transport Topics Executive Editor Joe Howard previews the April 18 LiveOnWeb program, Logistics Accelerated, which looks at innovation and technology that is shaping the logistics industry.
April 11, 2018IEEE, ACM to Collaborate on Autonomous Vehicle Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Center for Mobility to help accelerate development and deployment of voluntary technical standards for connected and autonomous vehicles.
April 11, 2018