Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China鈥檚 EV boom.
March 23, 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.
North Carolina Could Claw Back VinFast EV Plant Incentives
The automaker's latest blueprint calls for 80% fewer workers than promised, which jeopardizes hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives.
March 20, 2026TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman
The final night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting marked the introduction of its 67th general chairman and treasurer, Mark Kennedy.
March 20, 2026Motive Faces $30M Arbitration Loss but Wins ITC Patent Case
Motive Technologies has been ordered to pay rival Samsara more than $30 million over false advertising claims but was cleared in a patent infringement case.
March 19, 2026Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund
Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.
March 19, 2026Mark Kennedy Rises From Technician to TMC Chairman
Mark Kennedy says his journey from trailer technician to TMC chairman is a testament to curiosity and a willingness to step outside his comfort zone.
March 19, 2026Clarios Introduces Battery-as-a-Service Program at TMC
Battery manufacturer Clarios has introduced a battery-as-a-service program to optimize battery replacement and reduce costs for fleet operators.
March 19, 2026ATA Urges Congress to Focus Highway Bill on Freight Routes
The trucking industry is asking lawmakers to center the next surface transportation bill on the National Highway System, parking and the federal excise tax.
March 19, 2026Zenobe Energy Buys Fleet Electrification Firm Revolv
The acquisition enables Zenobe to immediately serve more than 100 electric trucks in California, with more projects underway.
March 19, 2026Daimler CFO Says Signals Point to a Market Turnaround
鈥淭he probability of increasing pricing slightly or potentially increasing tariff surcharges over the year has increased,鈥 said Eva Scherer, Daimler Truck CFO.
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