Self-Driving Firm Recogni Nabs $102 Million to Make AI Chip
Recogni Inc., an artificial intelligence startup that builds tech for autonomous vehicles, has raised $102 million in funding after expanding into designing chips for generative AI.
February 20, 2024Parts Supplier Forvia to Cut 10,000 Jobs, Look to AI
Auto parts supplier Forvia SE is poised to cut roughly 13% of its European workforce over the next five years, with plans to tap AI to better compete in the shift to electric cars.
February 20, 2024Minnesota Report Cautions Against Rush to EV Transition
State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul trucks will create a web of operational roadblocks and other problems, a new report says.
February 20, 2024TMC Has Full Agenda Planned for Annual Meeting
TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell said challenging technical issues and industry innovation will be in the spotlight March 4-7 in New Orleans.
February 16, 2024Samsara Files Complaint Against Motive With Trade Commission
Alleging that Motive Technologies Inc. has engaged in unlawful patent infringement practices, Samsara Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission.
February 16, 2024Fleets Use Tech to Aid Communication With Immigrant Drivers
The use of technology-based programs is helping integrate non-native English speakers into truck driving environments.
February 16, 2024Kia Debuts First Georgia-Made EV at State Capitol
Kia executives met with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state leaders Feb. 13 to show off a historic milestone — the first electric vehicle built in Georgia.
February 16, 2024Social Media Platforms Open Fleets to Newer Recruiting Pool
Fleets are looking more to social media platforms to increase brand awareness, reach new customers and, increasingly, find new employees.
February 16, 2024GM Nearly Doubling Area Where Automated System Is Usable
DETROIT — General Motors is adding about 350,000 miles of roadways in the U.S. and Canada to the area where drivers can use the company’s “Super Cruise” partially automated driving system.
February 15, 2024California Expanding Fleet of Hydrogen Passenger Trains
The California Department of Transportation announced on Feb. 14 a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail AG to expand its fleet of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trains.
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