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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, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Eyes Mines as Future Clean Energy Sites

Current or abandoned mines are being considered by the U.S. Department of Energy for experimental clean energy sites below the earth’s surface in a new $500 million grant program.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 19, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Twitter-Musk Takeover Dispute Heading for an October Trial

Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost his fight to delay Twitter’s lawsuit against him as a Delaware judge on July 19 set an October trial, citing the “cloud of uncertainty” over the social media company after the billionaire backed out of a deal to buy it.

Matt O’Brien | The Associated Press
July 19, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Q2 Prosperity Tied to Record Quarterly Truck Sale Revenue

Volvo Group reported higher second-quarter net income as revenue from truck sales rose 51% to set a quarterly record.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 19, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Chips Bill Gains Steam in Senate Despite Last-Minute Lobbying

A drive in the Senate to quickly pass $52 billion in grants and incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing picked up steam in Congress despite last-minute lobbying for changes.

July 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM’s Mary Barra Stands By Ambitious EV Pledge

NEW YORK — The economy is a bit wobbly, but General Motors CEO Mary Barra isn’t backing off of an audacious prediction: By the middle of this decade, her company will sell more electric vehicles in the U.S. than Tesla, the global sales leader.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
July 18, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Supply Chains Inching Back to Normal, Brace for Headwinds of Softer Demand

Rock guitarist Jack White, who extended his “Supply Chain Issues Tour” into October, might want to name his band’s next road trip after a different villain. That’s because supply strains, while still afflicting many consumers and businesses, are becoming more mundane.

Brendan Murray | Bloomberg News
July 18, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Tesla’s Chinese Battery Maker Scopes Out Sites in Mexico

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s biggest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, is considering at least two locations in Mexico for a manufacturing plant to potentially supply Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co.

July 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise Faces Scrutiny After Snafus

General Motors Co.-backed self-driving startup Cruise is facing scrutiny from U.S. regulators and its own board of directors after a pair of on-road incidents raised questions about how ready the company is to expand its services.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
July 15, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Panasonic Plans Major EV Battery Plant in Kansas

Panasonic has announced plans for a massive electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kan.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 15, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota’s Crown Car to Debut in US

TOKYO — Toyota’s flagship model in Japan, the Crown, is going on sale around the world for the first time, including in the U.S.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
July 15, 2022