The world鈥檚 biggest lithium-ion battery is about to get even bigger, with Tesla Inc. set to beef up capacity at the Hornsdale site in South Australia.
November 19, 2019Transportation 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.
Juno, Once Billed as the 鈥楢nti-Uber,鈥 Shuts Down in New York
Ride-booking startup Juno once billed itself as the 鈥渁nti-Uber鈥濃 a kinder, gentler way to get a ride. It鈥檚 now closing down its New York-based operations, and inviting customers to join Lyft Inc.
November 18, 2019Daimler Rolls Back Autonomous Taxi Plan, Focuses on Trucks
Daimler chairman Ola Kaellenius recently announced that the company was taking a 鈥渞eality check鈥 on autonomous taxis and focusing on self-driving longhaul trucks instead.
November 18, 2019With Electric Cars, Lubricants Industry鈥檚 Future Is Fuzzy
The $146 billion lubricants industry is at risk of suffering the same fate as Kodak, thanks to the rise of electric vehicles.
November 18, 2019Ford Unveils Electric Mustang SUV to Challenge Tesla Dominance
Ford Motor Co. is reinventing one of its marquee models 鈥 the Mustang muscle car 鈥 as a battery-powered crossover to become a player in the electric-vehicle market that is expected to take off in the coming decade.
November 18, 2019DTNA鈥檚 New Tools to Aid With Electrical Configurations in Freightliner Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America has developed a custom hardware and electronics tool to streamline the vocational customization process for truck equipment makers and dealers, according to the company.
November 18, 2019Zonar to Assist With Technology Grants
Fleet management services provider Zonar announced a grant assistance program to help fleets identify, secure, apply for and manage grant funding to enhance the safety, performance and success of their fleets.
November 18, 2019Netherlands Takes Tech-Forward Approach to Transporting Freight by Land, Sea and Air
This small country is a big player on the freight scene and is considered one of the most prominent logistics hubs for products entering and exiting the European Union.
November 18, 2019The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and systems interoperability has had a tremendous impact in the back office. This whitepaper explores how AI can be used to make data-related decisions in back-office systems to positively impact a transportation provider鈥檚 bottom line.
November 18, 2019California Sues Trump EPA in Fight Over Green Auto Rules
California sued the Trump administration for rescinding an Obama-era waiver that allows the state to require sales of electric vehicles and set stricter auto-emissions standards than the federal government.
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