Talks are at an early stage and any agreement would need to clear hurdles on concerns around data protection while using technology from China, Bloomberg reports.
February 26, 2026Transportation Technology News
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Ocado to Cut 5% of Staff as Warehouse Tech Rollout Falters
Ocado suffered a major setback in November when its biggest customer, Kroger, said it would close three Ocado fulfilment centers.
February 26, 2026N.J. Airport to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Pilots This Spring
Newark Liberty International Airport will start testing self-driving shuttle buses that could haul passengers between the airport鈥檚 long-awaited new train system and terminals this spring.
February 25, 2026Self-Driving Startup Wayve Raises $1.5B for Robotaxi Wars
Wayve, the U.K. autonomous driving software startup, prepares to go up against Chinese and U.S. rivals to roll out self-driving taxis.
February 25, 2026Fracking Companies Turn to Global Buyers for Idle Equipment
U.S. fracking companies are increasingly sending their idle equipment overseas, finding new markets abroad as growth slows in the shale fields of Texas, New Mexico and elsewhere.
February 25, 2026Duffy Seeks Permit Reforms to Speed State Projects
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told state planners he intends to eliminate red tape and reform permitting to complete construction projects faster amid rising costs.
February 25, 2026US Signals Steady Tariffs Ahead of China Meeting
鈥淲e expect that level to remain in place. We don鈥檛 intend to escalate beyond that. We intend to really stick to the deal that we had before,鈥 Jamieson Greer said on Fox Business.
February 25, 2026US Embraces Gas Guzzlers While World Goes Electric
The sudden switch promises a new era of fat profits for the companies.聽Long term, it risks sending American automakers off a cliff.
February 25, 2026Lucid Trims Production Goals Following Tough Year
Lucid Group plans to boost electric vehicle output more slowly in 2026 following a year marked by production struggles and faltering demand for battery-powered vehicles in the U.S.
February 24, 2026New Volvo VNR Rolls Off New River Valley Production Line
Volvo Trucks North America recently began serial production of the latest iteration of its VNR tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va.聽
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