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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, Equipment

New EV Models Drive Up North American Factory Production

North American factories cranked out 219,000 battery-powered cars and trucks in the first three months of the year, a 39% increase over the year-earlier period.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
May 10, 2023

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Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Reports Better-Than-Expected Loss, Affirms EV Plans

Rivian Automotive Inc. reported a narrower-than-expected loss to start the year and reaffirmed its annual production plans as efforts to cut costs buoyed the electric vehicle maker.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Westport Posts Q1 Loss

Westport Fuel Systems Inc. shifted to the red from the black in the first three months of 2023, it said May 9.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola to Pause Battery-Electric Truck Production

Nikola Corp. is set to pause battery-electric truck production at its Coolidge, Ariz., facility by the end of May ahead of a pivot in its operations to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the company said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

REPLAY: Secretary Pete’s Outlook on Infrastructure & Funding

Since the fall of 2021, the USDOT has overseen the implementation of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law, distributing billions of dollars for a variety of projects from state-to-state. What progress has been made in maintenance and construction projects funded by this law? 

May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Seeks Comment on Electric Truck Costs, Charging

Prior to moving forward with Inflation Reduction Act funding, the EPA says it is seeking comment on zero-emission technologies in the heavy-duty vehicle and port sectors.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

New Georgia Laws Address EV Chargers, Max Truck Weight

Two new Georgia laws serve to accommodate the rising number of trucks and electric vehicles on the road, which is expected to increase exponentially in coming decades.

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, For-Hire

ATA Leadership Touts Wins on Federal, State Levels

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The trucking industry is scoring wins on the national and state levels, said American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear at the Mid-Year Management Session.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
May 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volvo Road Tests Hydrogen-Powered Truck

Volvo Trucks has tested its fuel cell electric trucks on public roads for the first time, the company announced May 8.

May 8, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

California’s Container Ports to Develop Shared Data System

California’s five container ports have agreed to develop a $27 million, high-tech supply chain infrastructure using a computer cloud to share data and cargo flow information.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 8, 2023