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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Experts Dissect Challenges of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Hydrogen adoption faces infrastructure hurdles as industry shifts from billion-dollar hub plans to practical solutions. Experts highlight ethanol conversion and cost concerns.

May 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Wex Launches Payments for Private EV Charging

Payment processing provider Wex has launched fleet card payments for electric vehicle charging at private sites.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Chair Denies Reported CEO Search and Backs Elon Musk

Tesla's chair denied a report that said board members started a search for a CEO to succeed Elon Musk, saying directors are 鈥渉ighly confident鈥 in his abilities.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Debuts First Driverless Trucking Service in US

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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Manufacturers 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, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Alternative 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, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla 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, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Toyota 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, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack 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, 2025