The bill would favor a market-based approach by setting up the independent body charged with building a stockpile of critical minerals, stabilizing prices and encouraging production.
January 15, 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.
Trump Backs Nvidia Deal With China, Adds Chip Tariff
Under an order Trump signed on Jan. 14, the government would collect the duty on the chips as they’re brought to the U.S. before final shipment to Chinese customers and other foreign markets.
January 14, 2026Trump Establishes Process to Secure Key Mineral Supplies
President Trump has been under pressure to respond after China constrained access to rare earths crucial to advanced technologies during a trade spat last year.
January 14, 2026Penske Deploys AI-Based Shipment Tracking
Penske Logistics is set to introduce an artificial intelligence platform that will aid key supply chain segments in tracking shipments.
January 14, 2026Taiwan Officials Head to Washington for Tariff Talks
It’s unclear which U.S. officials will participate in the meetings and whether Trump plans to become personally involved. Whether a deal will be finalized also remains uncertain.Â
January 14, 2026GoodShip Launches AI Transportation Analyst ‘Laney’
Transportation teams using GoodShip can now query their freight networks in real time with the launch of Laney, a new AI analyst designed to replace manual analysis and static dashboards.
January 14, 2026Truck Parking Club Aims for 10,000 New Parking Lots in 2026
Started in 2022, Truck Parking Club has a goal of establishing 10,000 new truck parking lots in 2026, an increase from the approximately 3,800 it now has in operation across 49 states.Â
January 14, 2026Honda to Boost Output of Cheaper, Gas-Powered Vehicles
Honda’s sales of EVs will take a back seat to gas-fueled cars and SUVs in response to growing demand for low-cost models, said Lance Woelfer, the head of Honda’s U.S. sales operations.
January 14, 2026Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Will Switch to Subscription-Only
Reaching 10 million active FSD subscriptions is among the targets Tesla must hit for CEO Elon Musk to earn additional shares under the pay package shareholders approved in November.
January 14, 2026Mack Begins Serial Anthem Tractor Production
Mack Trucks began serial production of the Anthem regional-haul tractor Jan. 13, the Volvo Group division said. Anthems are built at the Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Macungie, Pa.
January 13, 2026