Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.
February 6, 2024Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Tesla Issues Another Wide Recall to Fix Warning Light Size
DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.
February 2, 2024NHTSA Capable of Regulating High-Tech Vehicles, Carlson Says
Outgoing NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson discussed issues surrounding changing technologies, including Tesla's Autopilot, Cruise robotaxis and ARC Automotive's air bag inflators.
January 30, 2024GM’s Net Income Rose 12% in 2023 Despite Costly Strike
DETROIT — General Motors’ net income rose 12% last year despite losing more than $1 billion when many of its plants were shut down by a six-week autoworkers’ strike.
January 30, 2024Justice Department Inquiring Into Cruise Collision Fiasco
SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.
January 26, 2024Kodiak Opens Truck Port at Ryder Facility in Houston
Kodiak Robotics opened a second truck port for its autonomous semis at a Ryder System Inc. fleet maintenance facility in Houston, the companies said Jan. 23.
January 25, 2024Tesla Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates
DETROIT — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year.
January 24, 2024Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor
Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.
January 23, 2024AI, Analytics, Automation Drive the Development of TMS
Transportation management systems have evolved to provide real-time data and advanced analytics to improve freight visibility and fleet decision-making.
January 19, 202460 Seconds: Autonomous Upgrades on Show at CES
Industry collaboration sets the stage for large-scale commercialization of self driving trucks in the coming years.
January 16, 2024