Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, is in discussions to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation near $100 billion, in a financing round led by its parent company.
December 17, 2025Transportation 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.
Amazon Names New AI Chief Amid Battle to Take on Tech Rivals
Amazon is reorganizing teams working on artificial intelligence projects, putting Peter DeSantis, a top leader from the company鈥檚 cloud division, in charge of a new unit.
December 17, 2025Joby Aims to Double Planned Air Taxi Output by 2027
The company is among a handful of startups developing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.
December 17, 2025Kenworth, Peterbilt Add Electronic Parking Brake Option
Bendix鈥檚 Intellipark electronic parking brake system will be made available for all Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 and medium-duty models, the Paccar subsidiaries said.
December 17, 2025California Set to Suspend Tesla Sales Over Autopilot
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Dec. 16 the suspension won鈥檛 take effect for 90 days to give Tesla time to appeal or come into compliance.
December 17, 202516 States Sue Administration Again Over EV Charging Funds
The states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.
December 17, 2025Ford Cancels $6.5 Billion EV Battery Contract With LG
LG is the latest casualty of Ford鈥檚 EV rollback. The carmaker said it would take聽$19.5 billion聽in charges tied to the business and that it would break聽up its U.S. battery venture with SK Innovation.聽
December 17, 2025Highway Safety Emerged as a Bright Spot in 2025
2025 was marked by a sharpened focus on highway safety as well as potential challenges for the freight industry associated with tariffs and the economy.
December 17, 2025US Threatens to Strike Back Against EU Firms for Digital Tax
The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent firms.
December 16, 2025Europe Backs Away From Total Combustion Engine Ban
Under the new proposal, tailpipe emissions will have to be reduced by 90% by the middle of the next decade compared with the current goal of a 100% reduction.
December 16, 2025