Aurora Innovation has launched the nation鈥檚 first commercial driverless freight service, sending autonomous 18-wheelers between Dallas and Houston without a human behind the wheel.
May 1, 2025Transportation Technology News
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.
Rivian Stockpiled EV Batteries From Asia Before Trump Tariffs
Rivian quietly built a reserve of electric vehicle batteries from Asia ahead of President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs, giving the company a measure of insurance against economic upheaval.
April 30, 2025Manufacturers See Hydrogen Engine Use Cases, Advantages
The hydrogen internal combustion engine is already considered zero-emissions technology in the European market, and interest in the North American market is increasing.
April 30, 2025Alternative Fuels 鈥楤ack on the Menu鈥 at ACT Expo
Speakers and exhibitors at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo illustrated a growing interest in cleaner-burning and renewable fuels for the internal combustion engine.
April 30, 2025Tesla Aims for Full-Scale Production of Semi in 2026
The future of the updated Semi is 鈥渂right and electric,鈥 according to Dan Priestley, senior manager of Semis for Tesla.
April 30, 2025Toyota Starts Collaboration on Autonomous Cars With Waymo
Japan鈥檚 top automaker, Toyota, announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on April 30.
April 30, 2025Mack Trucks Announces Pioneer Electric Plans
Mack Trucks pulled back the curtain April 29 on plans to launch a battery-electric version of the Volvo Group division鈥檚 recently unveiled flagship on-highway Class 8 tractor, the Pioneer.
April 29, 2025Paccar Q1 Profit Dives on Demand Slump, European Charge
Bellevue, Wash.-based Paccar reported net income of $505.1 million in the first three months of 2025, less than half the $1.2 billion profit posted in the year-ago period.
April 29, 2025Cummins CEO Says Alternative Fuels Will Advance
The innovation of alternative fuels is poised to move forward, said Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey, despite uncertainty around regulations, incentives and trade policies.
April 29, 2025Hyundai Unwraps Xcient Tractor Overhaul
Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the latest iteration of its Class 8 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor April 28, overhauling the powertrain, safety systems and driver comforts.
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