Volvo CTO: Society to Help Decide Zero-Emission Vehicle Mix
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The dominant choices for zero-emission commercial vehicles will ultimately be decided by truck buyers, executives from Volvo Group said.
April 16, 2024Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Ohio Turnpike Completes Open-Road Tolling Project
A new tolling system featuring open-road tolling lanes is complete along the 241-mile stretch of the Ohio Turnpike, signaling the end of its largest construction project in its history.
April 16, 2024Motive Announces Array of AI Products, Services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Motive has announced an array of AI products and services designed for driver safety and greater visibility and control over motor carrier and other related operations.
April 16, 2024Nissan Says It Will Make Next-Gen EV Batteries by 2029
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said April 16.
April 16, 2024Tech Vendors Introduce Latest Offerings for 3PLs at TIA
PHOENIX — From business process automation to fraud prevention, industry tech developers rolled out new software features and service offerings for 3PL providers at TIA's conference.
April 15, 2024Truckstop Launches Carrier Vetting Services for Brokers
Truckstop launched three new services aimed at helping brokers ensure they’re doing business with trusted carriers, the company announced April 9.
April 15, 2024Mode Global, Transporeon Automate Spot Freight Procurement
PHOENIX — Mode Global has been collaborating with TMS platform Transporeon to automate spot and dedicated freight procurement, the companies said in a joint announcement.
April 15, 2024New Intangles Service Helps Truckers Find Mechanic Shops
Intangles launched a new product designed to help truck drivers find a mechanic while on the road before vehicle issues occur, the predictive maintenance company announced April 11.
April 15, 2024Amazon Becomes the Largest US Private EV Charging Operator
Amazon has installed more than 17,000 chargers at about 120 warehouses around the U.S., making the retail giant the largest operator of private EV charging infrastructure in the country.
April 15, 2024Tesla to Cut Over 10% of Workforce in Global Retrenchment
Tesla Inc. will slash global head count by more than 10%, Elon Musk wrote in an email to staff, as the carmaker grapples with a slowdown in electric vehicle demand.
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