Transportation Technology News

Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation and Wisk Aero race to bring air taxis to market in US.    

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Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group’s commercial truck brands.   

Logistics giant C.H. Robinson's proprietary technology can now execute all tasks involving email during the freight shipment life cycle that a human would normally perform. Story by Connor D. Wolf.   

Self-driving truck developer Torc Robotics announced that it has begun validating its autonomous driving technology at speeds up to 65 mph with no one on board the vehicle in a closed-course environment.   

The software platform will enable Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and potential customers of the joint venture to offer independent and digital vehicle functions for their products, the companies said. Customers will be able to add and update digital applications remotely, potentially reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance.   

“If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,” the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.

Battery prices are set to fall for a third straight year — though not nearly as much as in the past, due to rising trade tensions and metals prices, according to analysts at BloombergNEF.

LAS VEGAS — McKinsey & Co. shared its expectations of a more technological, integrated and cleaner truck market during CES 2025.