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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.

Government, Business, Technology

Electric Car Models Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit Cut to 13

The number of electric vehicle models eligible for a popular $7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration kicked in on Jan. 1.

January 2, 2024

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Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023

Federal funding for hydrogen fuel hubs and competition for economic development projects were central themes among state governments in 2023.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

US Weighs More Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Including EVs

President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing a tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods, according to people familiar with the matter.

December 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US Carmakers Hit Record Gas Mileage, but Below Fuel Standard

U.S. automakers achieved a record average of 26 miles per gallon for vehicles made in the 2022 model year, but still fell short of current fuel standards, according to EPA data on Dec. 20.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
December 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Battery-Electric Truck Growth Underwhelms in 2023

Progress in 2023 for battery-electric trucks was slower than expected, with demand underwhelming and improvements needed for the underlying infrastructure, some OEM executives say.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Private, Global Freight

Daimler Partners With Amazon for Fuel Cell Truck Trials

Daimler Truck plans to begin the first on-road customer tests of hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks in global markets in the middle of 2024.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Research Shows Tesla’s Autopilot Tech Fix May Also Be Flawed

Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million of its vehicles — an effort to have drivers who use Autopilot pay closer attention to the road — relies on tech that research shows may not work as intended.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
December 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost

California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

On Regulation Front, 2023 Was a Year of Wins and Losses

Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and more.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
December 19, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Rivian Chooses Construction Firm for Georgia EV Factory

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Dec. 19 it has chosen the construction firm to build its planned $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.

Zachary Hansen | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
December 19, 2023