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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.

Government, Business, Technology

Samsung to Unveil $44 Billion Chip Push as Soon as Next Week

Samsung is preparing to take the wraps off a $44 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking as soon as next week, a signature project in Washington’s effort to bring production back.

April 12, 2024

Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024

Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford Cuts Price of F-150 Lightning Pickup

Ford slashed prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck by as much as 7.5% as the automaker prepares to resume deliveries this month following a halt this year over a quality issue.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Startup Wayve Expands to Vancouver

British autonomous driving startup Wayve Technologies Ltd. is opening a research center in Vancouver, adding its second location in North America to accelerate its growth.

Thomas Seal | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

World of Volvo Debuts in OEM’s Hometown

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars lifted the veil on the new World of Volvo city center, offering a glimpse of the company's vision for the future.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 10, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Obscure Energy Calculation Could Speed Up EV Future

WASHINGTON — Overshadowed by the tailpipe emissions rule, the Department of Energy finalized changes to a calculation that could impact automakers’ ability to sell gas-powered vehicles.

Grant Schwab | The Detroit News
April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise to Resume Testing Its Robotaxi Service in Phoenix

Cruise is preparing to resume testing its robotaxis with safety drivers in Phoenix, marking an important step in its attempts to resume service after grounding its fleet last year.

Julia Love and David Welch | Bloomberg News
April 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Tesla Settles Suit Over Death in Crash Involving Autopilot

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the company’s semi-autonomous driving software.

April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo's Alm: Stakeholders Play a Role in Net-Zero Ambitions

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks CEO Roger Alm said the company’s goal of achieving 100% net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040 must benefit all parties involved.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Class 8 FCEV Truck Production Nudges Up to 43 in Q1

Nikola Corp. produced 43 and wholesaled 40 Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, the truck maker said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Shares Jump as Investors Buy Into Musk’s Robotaxi Hype

When Elon Musk announced late April 5 that he’ll unveil a Tesla Inc. robotaxi in August, it was a clear attempt to arrest a spiral for the once high-flying carmaker.

Dana Hull and Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
April 8, 2024