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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, Fuel

EIA Delays Fuel Price Release for Second Week

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released updated gasoline prices but delayed its weekly release of national diesel prices for the second week in a row June 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

ATA Asks Federal Leaders to Assist in Rail Negotiations

American Trucking Associations called on federal elected leaders to ensure ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations avoid disrupting key aspects of the nation’s supply chain.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler, European Partners to Test HD Truck Using Liquid Hydrogen Fuel

To test the use of liquid hydrogen in a commercial vehicle fuel cell, Daimler Truck announced it is putting a prototype heavy-duty truck and filling station into operation in Germany.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 27, 2022
Business, Technology

Ballard Truck Center Gains Electric Dealer Certification

Ballard Truck Center announced it became the first certified electric vehicle dealer for Mack Trucks and Volvo Truck North America in Massachusetts at its Tewksbury location.

June 24, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Wheel That May Detach

TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
June 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

May Data Likely to Show Used Class 8 Demand Softens Again

Demand in the used Class 8 market is softening, experts said, citing steady declines in both the spot freight volumes and rates that so many buyers of used trucks rely on for a living.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2022
Business, Technology

Transportation Software Sector Sees M&A Rise

Technology-focused companies supporting the trucking and logistics sector have experienced a rise in merger and acquisition activity.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Electric Vehicle Working Group Seeks Members by July 15

Nominations of truckers, local officials, regulators, labor union members and vehicle manufacturers are being sought by July 15 to serve on a new electric vehicle federal advisory group under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 23, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

CATL Unveils EV Battery With Longer Range

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled an electric car battery it said has a range of over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a single charge and is 13% more powerful than one planned by Tesla Inc., a major customer.

Danny Lee | Bloomberg News
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads

Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
June 23, 2022