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.
Perspective: The US Needs Lithium Independence
The race for lithium, the lifeblood of modern batteries, is on. Spurred by the adoption of electric vehicles, the use of lithium has extended to the trucking industry.
Battery Startup Enerpoly Taps Ex-Northvolt Staff
Swedish startup Enerpoly AB has recruited two former Northvolt executives as it seeks to transform the mundane alkaline battery into an affordable option for the energy-storage industry.
VinFast Delays North Carolina Plant
VinFast Auto Ltd.’s decision to delay its U.S. factory is the latest challenge to its ambition of becoming a global electric vehicle brand and places further pressure on its sales outlook.
AutoNation Warns CDK Hack Put a Dent in Quarterly Earnings
AutoNation warned the cyberattack that crippled retailers across the country until early this month cost the company a significant chunk of second-quarter earnings.
World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry to Run in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels.
ROTATE Recap: Knowing The ‘What’ & ‘Why’ of Data
Anthony Marshall, UPS’ vice president of maintenance and engineering for transportation fleet, provides insight on how fleet maintenance leaders should focus on the big picture of tire management.
July 12, 2024Industry Groups Updating ADAS Adoption Information
Working closely with FMCSA, several industry groups are updating and expanding much-needed technical and outreach information regarding advanced driver assistance systems.
Let’s Get Optimistic About Logistics
A theme has emerged in the logistics industry. It’s optimism. And this type of optimism is contagious.
5 Questions: Kenneth Eggen, Wolf River Express
Thirty-five-year industry veteran Kenneth Eggen oversees "cradle to grave" management of Wolf River Express' vehicle assets as the company's chief operating officer.
July 12, 2024Tesla Delays Robotaxi Event in Blow to Musk’s Autonomy Drive
Tesla is postponing its planned robotaxi unveiling to October to allow teams working on the project more time to build additional prototypes, according to people familiar with the decision.