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.
Omnitracs Sues Motive Technologies for Patent Infringement
Motive Technologies Inc. in a Dec. 6 legal filing attacked the legal standing of a technology patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Omnitracs.
Tesla’s Dojo Supercomputer Head Exits in Blow to Efforts
Tesla Inc.’s Dojo supercomputer project lead Ganesh Venkataramanan has left the company, according to people familiar with the matter, a setback to the automaker’s self-driving efforts.
Using Technology to Solve Trucking’s Top Industry Issues
Program Aired: December 7, 2 p.m. ET Recently released results from an American Transportation Research Institute survey shows the economy, truck parking, fuel prices and zero-emission vehicles are some of the most critical issues in trucking, among others. Register for this webinar, presented by PrePass and Geotab, and learn new ways your fleet can use technology to better address these important concerns.
December 7, 2023House GOP Votes to Block EPA Tailpipe Emissions Rule
House Republicans approved a bill Dec. 6 to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles.
Stellantis Petitions to Void California Emissions Agreement
Stellantis NV, owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, is petitioning against emissions standards adopted by California and 13 other states that it says give competitors unfair advantages.
Renault Taps AI to Cut EV Production Costs in Half by 2027
Renault SA is deploying artificial intelligence technology to help cut the cost of producing electric vehicles in half by 2027 as the race to make affordable mass-market cars intensifies.
Uber Freight and Torc Robotics Form Partnership on Autonomous Trucks
Uber Freight announced a deal that aligns it with Torc Robitics, and separately outlined how it is delving into where artificial intelligence might support its services in the years ahead.
Recruiting and Retaining Drivers Remains a Challenge
Managing driver retention is an ongoing challenge for many trucking companies.
Michigan Government Vehicle Fleet Going All-Electric by 2040
Every vehicle in Michigan state government’s fleet must be zero-emissions by 2040 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order establishing the goal.
TuSimple to Wind Down US Operations, Lay Off 150 Employees
Self-driving truck technology provider TuSimple plans to lay off about 150 employees immediately, or 75% of the company’s U.S. workforce, and begin a wind-down of U.S. operations.