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.
Here’s What a Trump Presidency Means for EVs, Oil
Donald Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and environmental policy, with sweeping implications for oil production, offshore wind development and electric vehicle sales.
Lyft Teams With Mobileye in Series of Autonomous Deals
Lyft announced three new partnerships with autonomous driving technology vendors, including Intel spinoff Mobileye, as it plays catch-up in offering driverless rides on its platform.
GM Recalls Chevy Bolts from 2020–2022 Over Battery Fire Risk
This smaller recall from GM comes three years after a larger callback of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt for a similar hazard.
GXO Reports 28% Revenue Jump for Q3
GXO Logistics experienced a 28% jump in revenue as its operations built momentum in the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 5.
States Prepare Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads.
US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility
Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.
Uber Proposes 6% Pay Cut for NYC Drivers
The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.
Nikola Q3 Losses Halve as Hunt for More Funding Ramps Up
Losses at truck maker Nikola more than halved year on year in the third quarter as a result of record sales, cost cutting and the absence of expenses incurred in the year-ago period.
Allison Q3 Profit Surges 26.6% on Vocational Truck Demand
Allison Transmission’s profit in the third quarter jumped 26.6% on the back of demand for Class 8 vocational trucks in North America, with executives saying it shows no sign of slowing down.
New Jersey Gets $2M FMCSA Grant to Start Mobile CDL Testing
FMCSA gave New Jersey a $2 million federal roadway safety grant to pay for new state motor vehicle mobile units to bring commercial driver license tests to rural areas.