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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

Mercedes, CATL Partner on $7.6 Billion Hungary Battery Plant

Mercedes-Benz Group AG will join China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. in building a battery factory in Hungary with an investment of as much as $7.6 billion.

August 12, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla, Nikola Race for Up to $40,000 Incentives

The Inflation Reduction Act would give up to $40,000 tax credits per heavy-truck purchase, suggesting that competition to get the Tesla Semi to compete with Nikola will heat up.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
August 12, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Pennsylvania Experts, Lawmakers Ponder AV Safety Regulations

When it comes to autonomous vehicles, there isn’t just one way to go about safety. State regulators draft legislation. Independent firms create recommendations. Individual companies devise their own protocols. Stakeholders can agree on one thing: Safety is important.

Noelle Mateer | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 11, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress Eyes Finish Line for Freight-Centric Budget Bill

Debate on a multibillion-dollar budget bill targeting supply chain connectivity concerns, clean energy initiatives and economic incentives remains front-and-center on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Leads EV Slump After Investors Shun Money Losers

Even a breakthrough U.S. climate bill designed to encourage sales of electric cars has failed to revive investor interest in Rivian Automotive Inc., as the risk-hungry traders who catapulted its shares to dizzying heights last year shun companies for whom profitability is still years away.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
August 11, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Gas Prices Dip Just Below $4 for First Time in 5 Months

Gasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with high prices for many other essentials.

August 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck Shrugs Off Supply Chain Issues With Rising Sales

Daimler Truck Holding AG overcame supply chain headwinds to increase unit sales during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported Aug. 11.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 11, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

US House Lawmakers Unveil AV Caucus

Two House lawmakers formed a group to promote autonomous vehicle policies on Capitol Hill. Their aim is to generate support from colleagues for comprehensive legislation targeting the technology.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyliion Reports Increased Interests in Powertrain for Q2

Hyliion Holdings Corp. continued to build up orders for its premier electric powertrain system during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported Aug. 9.

August 10, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Entire US Supply Chain Needs 24/7 Operations, Not Just Ports, Official Says

All parts of the U.S. supply chain — not just its ports — need to move to round-the-clock operations to alleviate snarl-ups and reduce overall costs, President Joe Biden’s supply chain czar said.

Ngai Yeung | Bloomberg News
August 10, 2022