Kodiak Robotics Expands Autonomous Truck Operations in Texas
SAN ANTONIO — Autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics this summer is expanding its routes, adding a Dallas-to-San Antonio run.
May 20, 2021Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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April Trailer Orders Drop to 10-Month Low; Costs, Cancellations Rise
U.S. trailer orders in April were just above 14,000, the lowest volume in 10 months as cancellations increased and backlogs continued to extend into 2022, ACT Research reported.
May 20, 2021Hyliion Q1 Results Lack Revenue, but Product Development Accelerates
Electrified powertrain company Hyliion reported no revenue in the first quarter ended March 31, but mentioned progress with its product development, as it also noted in its first-ever earnings report for the third quarter and again in Q4.
May 19, 2021Phillips Connect Hires Jon Morrison as Executive Consultant
Smart-trailer product developer Phillips Connect announced that former Wabco Americas president Jon Morrison will serve as a strategic executive to the company as it looks to increase its market share in trailer connectivity and support a future with autonomous vehicles.
May 19, 2021Convoy Launches Backup, Spot Services for Drop-and-Hook
Convoy launched an automated drop-and-hook service for backup and spot freight to give shippers added flexibility for unexpected demand surges, the digital freight network announced May 19.
May 19, 2021Oil That Cooked Fries Is Now Refueling Planes
The world’s biggest maker of renewable diesel says it’s creating a new market for low-carbon jet fuel as passengers slowly return to the skies.
May 19, 2021At Ford Visit, Biden Says Future of Autos Is Electric
Without mentioning his predecessor’s name, President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump while visiting a Ford Motor Co. plant in Dearborn, Mich., on May 18, saying Trump’s rollback of fuel standards delayed an inevitable move to electric vehicles.
May 18, 2021Biden Takes Spin in Ford’s Electric F-150
President Joe Biden made an unscheduled stop at a Ford Motor Co. test track outside Detroit on May 18, where he hopped into the company’s new all-electric F-150 pickup truck and took a spin.
May 18, 2021Minnesotans Weigh In on Vehicle Electrification Priorities, Barriers
Electric vehicle charging opportunities should be prioritized as a strategy as Minnesota embraces transportation electrification, according to participants of a public engagement session held May 17.
May 18, 2021Medium-Duty Sales Rise in April to Clear 19,000
April U.S. retail sales in Classes 4-7 rose 23.9% to more than 19,000 vehicles, reflecting gains in all segments, WardsAuto .com reported.
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