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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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Tech Rout Sends Stock Market to Biggest Loss Since June

Wall Street鈥檚 euphoria took a break Sept. 3, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged the rest of the market down with them.

September 3, 2020
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DOT Releases National Freight Strategic Plan

U.S. Department of Transportation officials convened virtually to unveil the comprehensive National Freight Strategic Plan on Sept. 3.

September 3, 2020
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Tesla鈥檚 Three-Day Correction Approaches Bear Market

Tesla Inc. shares are now officially in correction territory, in a week that saw the electric-vehicle maker announce a share sale that could dilute its value and a top holder say it would cut its stake nearly in half.

September 3, 2020
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GM Signs Deal With Honda to Develop Future Products

General Motors and Honda have a deal to share vehicle platforms and technology in North America starting next year.

September 3, 2020
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Daimler, 91视频 See Path to Autonomous Trucking as Marathon

One year after Daimler Trucks purchased a majority share in U.S.-based 91视频 to develop Level 4 autonomous trucks, efforts have accelerated to bring out highly automated trucks within the decade, company executives said.

September 3, 2020
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$3 Billion Planned for Next-Generation Hydrogen Power Plants

Three power plants planned in New York, Virginia and Ohio will test whether hydrogen can one day replace natural gas in electric generation.

September 2, 2020
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DOT Launches Tracking Tool for AV TEST Initiative

U.S. Department of Transportation officials unveiled an online tracking tool for the agency鈥檚 Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative on Sept. 2.

September 2, 2020
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Volvo Helps Expand Options for Electric Truck Charging

Volvo Trucks North America took a step toward the widespread usage of electric trucks by expanding charging options, the company announced Aug. 26.

September 2, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

Fleets Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats, Experts Say

Trucking companies that are becoming more technological are at risk of increased vulnerability, but there are steps they can take to mitigate such threats.

September 2, 2020
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Ike Reaches Autonomous Tech Deal With Ryder, DHL, NFI

Automated trucking technology company Ike Robotics Inc. has reached agreements with three major companies to put its technology into at least 1,000 trucks.

September 2, 2020

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