Pony AI has set a goal of deploying robotaxis with partners in more than 20 cities worldwide this year.
March 26, 2026Transportation 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.
Honda, Sony Drop Afeela EV Project, Reassess Partnership
Development of the first- and second-generation Afeela EVs will be shelved effective immediately, and the companies will re-evaluate Sony Honda Mobility.
March 25, 2026Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics in Push Toward Consumer Humanoids
Amazon.com acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, becoming the latest technology giant to step into the burgeoning consumer humanoid market.
March 25, 2026Zoox Plans to Expand Robotaxi Rides to Austin, Miami
The startup doesn’t currently charge fares, but regulators have opened a public comment period that could pave the way for Zoox to do so.
March 24, 2026Geneva's CERN Transports Antimatter — in a Volvo Truck
Scientists in Geneva took some antiprotons out for a spin in a truck, in a never-tried-before test drive that has been deemed a success.
March 24, 2026DoorDash Launches Gas Price Relief Program for Drivers
DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices.
March 23, 2026US Plans $250 Million Stake in Global Supply Chain Fund
The U.S. plans to contribute $250 million to an investment consortium that would help fund projects aimed at strengthening supply chains for energy and minerals.
March 23, 2026Cummins’ 2027 X15 Diesel Makes Public Debut
 Cummins unveiled its EPA 2027-compliant X15 diesel engine at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting, emphasizing a redesigned, larger SCR system and fuel-efficiency gains.
March 23, 2026Rep. Latta Leads the Charge for Autonomous Vehicle Framework
Rep. Bob Latta has pushed for a national AV policy for about a decade, decrying today’s state‑by‑state regulatory patchwork.
March 23, 2026Wing Drones to Start Silicon Valley Deliveries This Year
This is the first time that consumers in the company’s home market will be able to try out the technology.
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