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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Q3 Profit Climbs 13.2% Behind Data Center Growth

Eaton Corp.’s profit climbed 13.2% in the third quarter as revenue growth from data center expansions around the globe provided the biggest boost.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

N.Y. to Give $21.6M for Dairy Supply Chain, Milk Tankers

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the grant program in her 2024 State of the State address as a response to mounting challenges facing dairy farmers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Here’s What a Trump Presidency Means for EVs, Oil

Donald Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and environmental policy, with sweeping implications for oil production, offshore wind development and electric vehicle sales.

November 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Lyft Teams With Mobileye in Series of Autonomous Deals

Lyft announced three new partnerships with autonomous driving technology vendors, including Intel spinoff Mobileye, as it plays catch-up in offering driverless rides on its platform.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 2020–2022 Over Battery Fire Risk

This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
November 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

GXO Reports 28% Revenue Jump for Q3

GXO Logistics experienced a 28% jump in revenue as its operations built momentum in the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 5.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

States Prepare Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads.

Elaine S. Povich | Stateline.org
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024
Business, Technology

Uber Proposes 6% Pay Cut for NYC Drivers

The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Q3 Losses Halve as Hunt for More Funding Ramps Up

Losses at truck maker Nikola more than halved year on year in the third quarter as a result of record sales, cost cutting and the absence of expenses incurred in the year-ago period.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024