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.
Musk Not a Fan of Biden’s Build Back Better Act
Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk spoke out in opposition to President Joe Biden’s signature economic package, questioning the need for legislation that would support electric car adoption due to concerns government spending is out of control.
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.
LG Energy Seeks Up to $10.8 Billion in Record IPO
LG Energy Solution plans to raise as much as $10.8 billion in what would be South Korea’s biggest-ever initial public offering, defying concerns over fires involving its batteries that led to a mass recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles.
Intel to Take Mobileye Unit Public in 2022 IPO
Intel Corp. plans to list shares of its Mobileye self-driving car business by the middle of next year, letting the chipmaker capitalize on its investment in a burgeoning industry.
Stellantis Wants to Outfit Cars With AI to Drive Up Revenue
MILAN — Carmaker Stellantis announced a strategy Dec. 7 to embed AI-enabled software in 34 million vehicles across its 14 brands, hoping the tech upgrade will help it bring in 20 billion euros ($22.6 billion) in annual revenue by 2030.
December 7, 2021ERoad Bolsters North American Presence With Coretex Acquisition
New Zealand-based ERoad announced Dec. 1 that it has closed the acquisition of the telematics solutions provider Coretex Limited.
December 6, 2021EV Maker Lucid Reveals SEC Investigation
Lucid Group Inc. disclosed it has become the latest electric vehicle maker to come under U.S. investigation following a merger with a blank-check company, sending its shares plummeting.
DoorDash Forms DashCorps to Employ Couriers for NYC Deliveries
Starting Dec. 6, DoorDash is offering grocery delivery in 15 minutes or less in the Chelsea neighborhood in New York.
Werner Enterprises Integrates With Decisiv to Expand Repair Network
Werner Enterprises is integrating Decisiv into its application programming interface to expand its repair network, the company announced Dec. 2.
December 6, 2021Knight-Swift Transportation Purchases RAC MME Holdings
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings announced Dec. 6 that it acquired RAC MME Holdings and its subsidiaries from Red Arts Capital for $150 million in cash.
December 6, 2021Toyota to Build $1.3 Billion EV Battery Plant in North Carolina
Toyota is preparing to build a $1.3 billion electric vehicle battery plant near Greensboro, N.C., that will employ at least 1,750 people, government officials said Dec. 6.