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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, Equipment, Logistics, Global Freight

Freight Elite Struggle to Hit Climate Goals as Demand Surges

Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.

Ben Elgin | Bloomberg News
January 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Fortescue Says Europe Can’t Compete as a Green Hydrogen Hub

High power costs will make most of Europe and Japan unattractive as hubs of green hydrogen production, according to the man leading Fortescue's drive to become a global supplier of the fuel.

January 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Capable of Regulating High-Tech Vehicles, Carlson Says

Outgoing NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson discussed issues surrounding changing technologies, including Tesla's Autopilot, Cruise robotaxis and ARC Automotive's air bag inflators.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
January 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Truck Makers Launch Zero-Emission Infrastructure Coalition

A coalition of truck manufacturers is launching a joint initiative to work with stakeholders to accelerate construction of charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM’s Net Income Rose 12% in 2023 Despite Costly Strike

DETROIT — General Motors’ net income rose 12% last year despite losing more than $1 billion when many of its plants were shut down by a six-week autoworkers’ strike.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
January 30, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety, Global Freight

Norfolk Southern Piloting Anonymous Employee Safety Hotline

OMAHA, Neb. — About 1,000 engineers and conductors who work for Norfolk Southern soon will be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
January 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

GM, Honda Hydrogen Fuel Cell JV Begins Commercial Production

A joint venture between General Motors and Honda began commercial production Jan. 25 of hydrogen fuel cells in Brownstown, Mich., aimed at the commercial vehicle market.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Justice Department Inquiring Into Cruise Collision Fiasco

SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.

Michael Liedtke | Associated Press
January 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Shares Fall After Outlining Truck Production Cuts

Volvo AB declined after saying it will gradually reduce production in line with normalizing demand after years of supply chain disruptions that left manufacturers with record order banks.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
January 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Xos Class 8 Tractor Start of Production Remains on Schedule

Xos’ plans for manufacturing a Class 8 tractor remain on schedule even as the electric truck maker sought to bolster its finances earlier in January, CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024