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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.

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Toyota Invests in EV Battery Production in US, Japan

TOKYO 鈥 Toyota is investing $5.6 billion in Japan and the U.S. to boost production of batteries for electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said Aug. 31.

August 31, 2022
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EV Makers Lucid, Nikola Plan for Stock Sales

It was probably a case of now or never for the latest pair of electric vehicle makers to announce fundraising plans as they burn through cash.

August 30, 2022
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Nikola Announces Leadership Changes, Moves Ahead With Acquisition of Romeo Power

Nikola Corp. made announcements regarding leadership changes and its proceeding with acquiring an energy-storage technology company.

August 30, 2022
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Florida Launches Alert System for Work Zones, Lane Closures

Truckers and others driving through Florida have a new alert system for lane closures with real-time updates from work zones along interstates and state roads that鈥檚 being billed as the first of its kind in North America.

August 30, 2022
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Wabash Adds Two Large Dealers in East

Wabash announced it added two large dealers to its North American dealer network: Bergey鈥檚 Truck Centers and Allegiance Trucks.

August 30, 2022
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West Michigan International Adds State's First Public Fast Charger

West Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan鈥檚 first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location.

August 29, 2022
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LG-Honda Joint Venture to Make EV Batteries

TOKYO 鈥 Major South Korean battery maker LG and Japanese automaker Honda are investing $4.4 billion in a joint venture in the United States to produce batteries for Honda electric vehicles in the North American market, the two companies said Aug. 29.

August 29, 2022
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How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies

When it comes to implementing new technology, a common failure private fleets experience is managing 鈥渃hange.鈥 Here are four things to consider to help with a successful transition

August 26, 2022
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Private Fleets, Shippers Harness Digitization to Improve Operations

CHICAGO 鈥 The growing adoption of information technology in the transportation industry is creating new opportunities for shippers and private fleets to enhance logistics planning and improve the driver experience.

August 26, 2022
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Isaac Instruments Achieves IT Security Certification

Fleet management technology provider Isaac Instruments has obtained certification for information security management from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization.

August 26, 2022

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