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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.

Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Peloton to Develop System for Driverless Following Truck in Platooning

Peloton Technology Inc. announced it is expanding its vision for truck platooning and driver productivity.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 17, 2019

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Government, Technology, Fuel

Cummins Executive to US House Panel: Investments in Low-Emissions Technologies Critical

WASHINGTON — Federal policymakers crafting comprehensive transportation legislation should consider enhancing investments in low-emissions technologies across the freight sector, an executive with Cummins Inc. told a congressional panel July 16.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 17, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Drone Tech Firm Cites Security in Cutting Ties With China’s Top Manufacturer

A supplier of drone technology to dozens of state and local law enforcement and public safety agencies, located in the United States and a handful of other countries, will stop working with Chinese drone manufacturers, citing security concerns.

Joshua Brustein | Bloomberg News
July 17, 2019
Business, Technology

Renault to Invest in Jiangling Electric Car in China

Renault SA will invest 128.5 million euros ($144 million) for a 50% stake in a venture with Jiangling Motors Corp. to develop electric vehicles in China, part of a push by the French company to make further inroads into the world’s biggest car market.

July 17, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Orlando Says It’s Open for Business as Automated Technology Hub

The Automated Vehicles Symposium conference is attracting some of the heaviest hitters in autonomous vehicles and could be the first step in making Central Florida a hub for the fast-emerging driverless car industry.

Marco Santana | Sentinel Orlando, Fla.
July 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety

Lotus Debuts All-Electric Super Coupe Evija

Lotus unveiled its first all-electric supercar, the Evija, in London on July 16.

Hannah Elliott | Bloomberg News
July 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trailer Makers Face California Equipment Efficiency Deadline

Trailer makers intending to sell their products in California beginning Jan. 1 must certify beforehand that the equipment meets the state’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule and receive an executive order, according to the California Air Resources Board.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 16, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Alphabet Unveils App to Provide Air-Traffic Control for Drones

The company that brought you free digital maps and e-mail wants to do the same thing for your drone.

Alan Levin | Bloomberg News
July 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Steve Cohen Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Legislation

Establishing a nationwide mandate to ensure municipalities design streets with every user in mind is the essence of legislation a group of federal lawmakers introduced this month.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Chevron Seeks to Turn Canada LNG Plan Into All-Electric Design

Chevron Corp. is seeking approval to modify its plans for a liquefied natural gas export facility on Canada’s Pacific Coast to an all-electric design that it says will result in the lowest greenhouse-gas emissions per ton of LNG of any large project in the world.

Natalie Obiko Pearson | Bloomberg News
July 15, 2019