The Lucid Air Dream Edition travels up to 520 miles on a charge, more than any electric vehicle on the market by a wide margin. If a buyer chooses the larger, 21-inch wheels, however, 39 of those miles vanish — a 7.5% range penalty.
August 22, 2022Transportation 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.
FourKites Launches New Unified Customer Interface
FourKites upgraded its platform into a unified customer interface aimed at better integrating end-to-end supply chain data, the supply chain visibility company said Aug. 22.
August 22, 2022Wanted: 7,000 Construction Workers for Intel Chip Plants
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio — Ohio’s largest-ever economic development project comes with a big employment challenge: how to find 7,000 construction workers in an already booming building environment when there’s also a national shortage of people working in the trades.
August 22, 2022Rivian Cancels Least Expensive Version of Electric Pickup Truck
Rivian Automotive Inc. eliminated the least expensive trim of its R1T electric pickup truck, the company confirmed via email, effectively raising the price of its entry-level model.
August 19, 2022Rail Union Says Plan for Contract Deal Doesn’t Address Concerns
OMAHA, Neb. — The head of the nation’s largest railroad union says the report designed to help resolve stalled contract talks with freight railroads doesn’t do enough to address concerns about working conditions, even though it suggests 24% raises.
August 19, 2022Tesla Autopilot Probe Casts Eye on Role of In-Car Camera
U.S. auto safety regulators are scrutinizing Tesla Inc.’s in-car camera systems as part of a recently expanded investigation into whether the company’s automated driving technology is defective.
August 18, 2022Top 7 Considerations for an AI-based Vehicle Safety System
Program Airs: August 18. 2022. Many vendors claim to have AI-based safety systems. But what are the key considerations when choosing an AI-based vehicle safety system? It’s critical to understand this to help prevent collisions and to save on your bottom line. Â
August 18, 2022Gas-Powered Muscle Cars to Turn Electric
PONTIAC, Mich. — Thundering gas-powered muscle cars, for decades a fixture of American culture, will be closing in on their final Saturday-night cruises in the coming years as automakers begin replacing them with super-fast cars that run on batteries.
August 18, 2022Thompson Distribution Acquires Landmark Trucks Dealership
Thompson Distribution announced it acquired Landmark Trucks of Knoxville, Tenn. Terms were not disclosed.
August 18, 2022Daimler Truck Executive to Lead 91ÊÓÆµ
Daimler Truck announced a leadership change for 91ÊÓÆµ, the autonomous technology developer it acquired in 2019.
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