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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.
Autonomous Truck Company Torc to Open Hub in Texas
Torc Robotics is opening an Austin, Texas, engineering hub to accelerate development of its self-driving truck technology.
Cadillac Unveils Concept AV InnerSpace
Cadillac revealed the InnerSpace concept two-passenger electric and autonomous luxury vehicle Jan. 6 at CES in Las Vegas.
Supreme Court Weighs Vaccine Rules
The Supreme Court appears divided on legal challenges centering on the scope and federal authority of the Biden administration’s sweeping proposed COVID vaccine mandate, which would require private-sector firms to vaccinate or test tens of millions of employees.
Paccar, Aurora Showcase Autonomous Truck at CES 2022
LAS VEGAS — Paccar Inc. and self-driving technology company Aurora showcased one of their autonomous trucks during CES 2022 on Jan. 6.
Deere Expects ‘Slow’ Rollout of Autonomous Tractors
Deere & Co. is being cautious in its rollout of self-driving tractors, a technology which the agriculture industry thinks could revolutionize farming.
Eaton, Shell Step Up EV Charging Infrastructure Efforts
Eaton Corp. and Shell Electric Mobility separately announced charging initiatives intended to accelerate the market for zero-emission electric trucks.
CES Panel Discusses Supply Chain Problems
LAS VEGAS — Data and technology are playing a crucial role in addressing the supply chain crunch in the transportation space, experts said during a CES 2022 panel discussion.
Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles Expected to Take Hold in 2024
LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles on the higher end of the technological scale may only be a couple of years away from greater adoption, panelists said at a CES 2022 session Jan. 5.
Pennsylvania Unveils Bill to Allow Driverless Testing
Forty years ago, Pennsylvania became a leader in self-driving vehicles when it deployed one to help clean up the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island in Harrisburg.
Rivian Plunges Below IPO Price on Mounting EV Competition
Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric pickup maker backed by Amazon.com Inc., fell below the $78 a share price of its November initial public offering.