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.
New VTNA, Mack Tractors to Leave Plants With HVO in Tank
All Class 8 tractors rolling off VTNA and Mack Trucks production lines are set to depart manufacturing facilities with hydrotreated vegetable oil or renewable diesel in their fuel tanks.
EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
Biden Makes $11 Billion Push to Beat China at Chip Research
The Biden administration is trying to turn cutting-edge semiconductor research into a more enticing field for Americans.
Biden Advances Plan to Make Freight Shipping Carbon-Free
The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks.
Tesla to Cut More Than 6,000 Jobs in Texas, California
Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of CEO Elon Musk’s demand to slash more than 10% of the global workforce.
ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits
There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.
Georgia Demands Rivian Secure, Maintain Factory Site
Electric vehicle maker Rivian said it is working to secure and maintain the site of its planned Georgia factory, as well as preparing the land for vertical construction as soon as it can move forward with the $5 billion project.
Tesla Cuts the Price of Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System
NEW YORK — Tesla knocked roughly a third off the price of its “Full Self Driving” system — which can’t drive itself — to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website.
April 22, 2024Rivian Cuts 1% of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs
Electric vehicle upstart Rivian, which recently put on pause plans to build a Georgia factory, said in mid-April it is laying off more workers as it cuts costs to buttress its balance sheet.
Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Built an EV Battery Colossus
Redwood Materials, started by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, is attempting to create a domestic loop using recycled critical metals for lithium-ion batteries.
Waning EV Market Drags Down Chipmakers’ Shares
A waning electric vehicle market is dragging down shares of companies making chips for automobiles, with their limited exposure to AI excluding them from a broader rally.