Self-driving vehicle company Forterra and cargo-handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar have signed an agreement to jointly develop autonomous terminal tractors.
March 15, 2024Transportation 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.
AI Promises Faster Oil Drilling and More US Crude Supply
From a dark Houston control room, Rafael Guedes watched on a monitor as a robot took charge of a drilling rig in a North Dakota oil field, locking out the human operator.
March 15, 2024Honda and Nissan to Partner on EVs, Intelligent Technology
TOKYO — Nissan and Honda announced March 15 that they will work together in developing EVs and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind.
March 15, 2024Official Offers to Help Carriers on Side Underride Guards
NEW ORLEANS — A senior official at a federal agency offered to help carriers submit their comments, questions and quandaries related to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s work on potentially rewriting regulations for trailer underride guards.
March 14, 2024Trucking Stakeholders Rally for Better Asset Management Data
NEW ORLEANS — Trucking maintenance stakeholders called for better methods to organize asset management data during the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.
March 14, 2024Voltera Adds 19 Sites to Fleet Charging Portfolio
Charging infrastructure specialist Voltera secured a further 19 development sites to give it a total of 21, the company said. The company aims to double its portfolio by the end of the year.
March 12, 2024Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan
The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.
March 12, 2024San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat
The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.
March 12, 2024Anyline Showcases Tire Inspection App
NEW ORLEANS — A Vienna-based technology company recently showcased an app designed to help make pre-trip inspections of tires more thorough and easier to conduct.
March 12, 2024Volvo Group, Westport Fuel Systems Advance JV Plans
Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems have put the finishing touches on their joint venture and are moving forward with deployment of a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system..
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