Technology
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.
Tesla Raises Cost for Older Models
DETROIT — After cutting U.S. vehicle prices four times this year, Tesla raised the cost overnight on its slow-selling more expensive models.
April 21, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Utah to Lower Gas Tax, Impose EV Charging Tax
Gasoline taxes will drop in Utah in July, and taxes will be levied at electric vehicle charging stations starting in January, after new laws signed by Gov. Spencer Cox.
Ford’s F-150 Leaves Tough Choices for EV Tax Credits
While the average gasoline-powered F-150 now sells for almost $63,000 — 25% more than five years ago — the electric version commands a premium of almost 30% over that.
Ford’s Jim Farley Says Tesla Could Start an EV Price War
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley said rival Tesla Inc. could start a price war and turn certain electric vehicle models into commodities after it cut prices again.
Tesla Q1 Sales Climb, but Profit Falls on Price Cuts
DETROIT — Tesla shares fell sharply April 20 as the company felt the sting of numerous price cuts it made across its model lineup this year in hopes of energizing sales.
Preparing for the Arrival of Electronic Truck Inspections
Program Aired: April 20, 2023 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PST The world of truck inspections is likely to change greatly over the coming years. Federal trucking regulators and commercial vehicle enforcement agencies are pushing for wireless roadside inspections, including a mandate that motor carriers equip their trucks with devices that would transmit the identity and condition of trucks and drivers to roadside enforcement. Learn how this could affect your motor carrier operation, what information you and your drivers may be required to transmit to inspectors, and what it means for the development of autonomous trucks.
April 20, 2023Rebalanced Supply Chain Still Leaves Empty-Mile Problem
The underlying issues causing empty miles and unfilled trucks persist even as a balancing supply chain has softened them, experts warned.
Canada Matches US Subsidies to Win VW EV Battery Plant
Canada agreed to subsidies that may top C$13 billion ($9.7 billion) over a decade to land an electric vehicle battery plant by Volkswagen AG, the company’s first gigafactory outside Europe.
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April 20, 2023Sponsored ContentVolvo Raises Truck Forecasts
Volvo Group raised its forecasts for registrations as the world’s second-biggest truck maker saw orders increase 32%.