Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.7M trucks for air bag, weld troubles
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.7 million trucks to fix problems with air bags and welds in the steering system.
View ArticleHigh-tech pipelines aim to cut freight traffic
When it comes to moving freight around Europe, road transport remains a driving force. But trucks get stuck in traffic and pollute the environment. Now innovators are looking below the surface at a...
View ArticleDaimler tests self-driving truck on German highway
German automaker Daimler said it trialled a self-driving truck under real traffic conditions for the first time Friday, on a motorway in southern Germany.
View ArticleFederal truck size and weight study falls short of congressional...
Although a U.S. Department of Transportation report on federal truck size and weight limits acknowledges gaps in addressing its legislative charge, a more comprehensive and useful response would have...
View ArticleSelf-drive trucks 'future of Europe's busy highways'
Six convoys of semi-automated "smart" trucks arrived in Rotterdam's harbour Wednesday after an experiment its organisers say will revolutionise future road transport on Europe's busy highways.
View ArticleMaking biodiesel with used cooking oil and a microwave
Weaning cars and trucks off of gasoline and diesel made from fossil fuels is a difficult task. One promising solution involves biodiesel, which comes from natural oils and fats, but it is costly. Using...
View ArticleStartup wants to put self-driving big rigs on US highways
Picture an 18-wheel truck barreling down the highway with 80,000 pounds of cargo and no one but a robot at the wheel.
View ArticleIndustry emissions down, transportation up
While industry in the U.S. has made solid strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the past 25 years, the transportation sector has increased its carbon footprint, say University of Michigan...
View ArticleTreaded hand truck created as class project is now making downstairs...
Delivering beer and other beverages to bars in Boston and other cities with old infrastructure—where many storage cellars have no elevator access—can damage workers' health and businesses' bottom line....
View ArticleDriverless truck from Uber's Otto makes Colorado beer delivery
A self-driving truck built by Uber's unit Otto made a pioneering delivery of beer in Colorado last week, Otto announced Tuesday.
View ArticleAutomated cars could threaten jobs of professional drivers
Ronald De Feo has watched robots take factory jobs for years. Now he sees them threatening a new class of worker: People who drive for a living.
View ArticleOnline shopping offers environmental benefit
Shoppers sitting down at their computer to take advantage of online sales are helping the environment, said a Purdue University professor.
View ArticleOhio to invest $15M on corridor for testing smart vehicles
As Gov. John Kasich announced a $15 million investment in advanced self-driving highway technology on Wednesday, he urged Ohioans to push back against old ideas about the state.
View ArticleSelf-driving truck hits the road for debut on Ohio Turnpike
A self-driving big rig is rolling down the Ohio Turnpike for the first time.
View ArticleStringent CAFE standards extension leads to billions in savings
The Environmental Protection Agency's recent reaffirmation of national fuel economy standards will likely result in large reductions of future emissions and fuel consumed—even if the future vehicle mix...
View ArticleArizona governor welcomes Uber fleet of self-driving cars (Update)
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday welcomed the arrival of a fleet of Uber self-driving cars delivered via a self-driving truck that transported them from California.
View ArticleHow robots will change the workforce
Thirty of the world's top scientists are scheduled to meet at the University of California at San Diego in February to discuss the toughest challenges in robotics and automation, including how to make...
View ArticleProject focusing on heavy-duty trucks is part of national effort to reduce...
Purdue University is leading part of a national effort to reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 20 percent through automated systems that interconnect cars and trucks and the transportation infrastructure...
View ArticleReport: Trucking firms using gadgets to cheat on emissions
German public broadcaster ZDF reports that trucking companies in Europe may be using electronic equipment to commit large-scale emissions fraud.
View ArticleHouston's gourmet food trucks cooperate, compete to elevate group's prestige
New research by management and organizational behavior experts at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business finds that gourmet food trucks in Houston cooperate extensively and engage in...
View ArticleWhy drivers own light trucks over cars
A new national survey from the University of Michigan explores why consumers choose to drive SUVs, pick-ups, vans and minivans over cars, even though these so-called "light trucks" generally...
View ArticleUber's going big into trucking business, and nowhere bigger than Texas
One of the biggest technology disruptors when it comes to shuttling people is now trying to transform the way goods are moved around the country.
View ArticleStudy shows high cost of truckers not having enough places to park and rest
A pilot study by Oregon State University illustrates the high economic cost of having too few safe places for commercial truck drivers to park and rest.
View ArticleAmazon has brought benefits - and disruption - to Seattle
Memo to the many places vying for Amazon's second headquarters: It ain't all food trucks and free bananas.
View ArticleFuel economy worse in fall, winter thanks to higher share of new light trucks...
Fall and winter are a good time to buy a vehicle as dealers clear out inventory from the previous model year but it's also the time of year when average fuel economy of new vehicle sales is at its lowest.
View ArticleSelf-driving shuttle collision mars Las Vegas debut
A self-driving shuttle test in Las Vegas streets resulted in a minor bang-up with a delivery truck on Wednesday, with city officials blaming the human driver.
View ArticleElectric trucks emerging but still have a long haul
Electric trucks are having a moment in the spotlight, but they won't replace diesel-powered trucks in big numbers until they overcome costs and other limitations.
View ArticleTesla to enter trucking business with new electric semi
After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs—and, more recently, solar panels—Tesla Inc. wants to electrify a new type of vehicle: big trucks.
View ArticleComing soon to a highway near you—truck platooning
Should Australian truckies feel a little nervous about the rise of platooning?
View ArticleOn the road again: Vehicle ownership, miles driven continue to rise
Ownership of cars and light trucks are on the upswing, says a University of Michigan researcher.
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