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.
Tesla Replaces Zachary Kirkhorn as CFO
Tesla Inc. Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn stepped down after 13 years at the electric vehicle maker, raising questions about succession in the top ranks of Elon Musk’s company.
Nikola Q2 Loss Widens on Romeo, European Exits
Losses at Nikola Motor widened year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023 after the truck maker took a $77.8 million hit to its balance sheet.
EPA’s Emissions Plan Runs Into Skepticism
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism.
One in Four New Cars Sold in California in Q2 Were EVs
For the first time in California, one out of every four new cars sold in the last quarter were zero-emission vehicles, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week.
Cruise Sponsorship Patch Now Part of Giants’ Jerseys
Cruise, which offers a driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco, now has a patch with the company logo on the shoulder of San Francisco Giants players' jerseys.
Nikola Hires GM Veteran Steve Girsky as CEO
Nikola Corp. is tapping a former General Motors Co. vice chairman to serve as its CEO, replacing the current CEO after less than a year of running the electric truck maker.
House Committee Approves Internal Combustion Engines Bill
A panel in the House recently approved a bill that would block efforts meant to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines.
Meritor, Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Sales Boost Cummins Profits
Profits at Cummins Inc. rose to $720 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $702 million in the year-ago period on the back of a jump in sales, including at newly acquired Meritor.
BMW Boosts Electric Car Spending to Catch Up With Tesla
BMW AG is stepping up spending on its electric car rollout after the luxury carmaker’s battery-vehicle deliveries more than doubled during the first half of the year.
Amazon Fresh Offers Grocery Delivery to Non-Prime Members
Amazon has begun offering its Fresh grocery delivery service to customers who aren’t Prime members.