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Is the Sharing Economy Viable in Commercial Trucking?
Are We There Yet? host Grant Harrell knows the ins and outs of the transportation industry are not always streamlined. Under James Eberhard, Founder and CEO of Fluid Truck, this is changing. Fluid Truck does something no one else in the industry does: offers 24/7 commercial truck sharing through their innovative platform. Operating in…
As Vehicles Become Autonomous, the Importance of Radar Technologies Increases
The motion that stops a car from moving into the next lane or that applies the brakes just before a fender bender can occur happens all because of radar technology. Are We There Yet? host Grant Harrell spoke with Nathan Mintz, Co-Founder and CEO of Spartan Radar, an automotive radar technology startup company, about the…
Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 3 of 3
Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, wrapped his three-part look at autonomous driving on Connected World with a focus on the future. The present-day provides the answers to that future. New players entering the autonomous vehicle space are making their presence known, and their technology solutions can play…
People on the Move: Women Leaders in the Supply Chain
March is Women’s History Month. To honor the women who make an impact in business every day, People on the Move host Daniel Litwin spoke to one of Cargomatic’s newest leaders, Stacey Bonetti. Bonetti is Cargomatic’s Head of Account Management. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Bonetti spoke about how she sees women shaping…
Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 2 of 3
Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, continued his discussion on autonomous driving with Connected World’s Tyler Kern. In this second episode, the conversation shifted to the human side of autonomous driving and people’s trust issues with AI. And, as with Klaedtke and Kern’s earlier conversation, safety is the leading…
Jaunt Has Set 2026 As The Date for Bringing Urban Air Mobility to the Market
Personal aircraft taxi service at a price comparable to the cost of a rideshare or car service in a fraction of the time? Are we there yet? Not quite, but as Martin Peryea, CEO, Jaunt Air Mobility, explained to Grant Harrell, the reality is closer than one may think. “We are working hard to get…
Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 1 of 3
There’s a lot to be excited about in the world of autonomous vehicles. Still, there are many challenges ahead, including misconceptions to clear up and technology hurdles to climb before EV’s go mainstream. Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, shared his insights on those challenges and the trends shaping…
Is the Texas Oil & Gas Industry Ready for Green Fleets
In 2021, Detmar Logistics was named one of Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top Ten Green Fleets. This distinction is a point of pride for Detmar, whose laser focus on sustainability is essential for future generations. Matt Detmar, CEO of Detmar Logistics, sat down with Drive Clean’s Lynn Lyon to share Detmar’s mission to become a fully…
The Four Barriers Putting the Brakes on Autonomous Vehicles
While Tesla currently leads the race in creating autonomous vehicles with over a decade of innovation, they are not the first to envision a future dominated by autonomous vehicles. In the 1500s, Leonardo da Vinci created a cart that could move along a pre-determined path without human assistance long before cars were invented. Since then,…
A Year in Review with Weston LaBar
“The supply chain is an ecosystem, only as strong as its weakest link. Solutions need to benefit everyone, and that’s where technology and data come into play.” The supply chain story of 2021 was, unfortunately, a sequel to 2020. The weaknesses linger, but the future can be different by applying data and modernizing the framework….
Getting Technical: What Will the Commercial Space Market Look Like in 2022?
The pandemic may have halted many industries from growing, but that is not the case for the commercial space market. Jason Riggs, Director of Strategy at Technetics, discussed the market’s future for 2022 with Host Tyler Kern. Recently, propulsion and launch vehicles have made an entrance into the market, and private funding and public…
Our Connected World: Advanced Fiber Optic Applications in Aviation Aircraft
Aircraft are becoming more advanced in their use of technology. Still, it’s difficult to know how they’re advancing when much of the technology is internal to aircraft. Mark Benton, Rugged Fiber Optics Engineering Manager and Product Manager at TE Connectivity, joined Our Connected World host Tyler Kern to discuss one aspect of advancing air technology—rugged fiber…
Boeing 737 Max Is Approved for Service in China After Nearly Three-Year Grounding
(Bloomberg) — China is on the cusp of lifting an almost three-year grounding of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max, after the nation’s civil aviation body on Thursday issued an airworthiness directive for the single-aisle workhorse. The planemaker’s shares climbed. The notice, posted on the website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, removes the last safety…
Employers Can Be The Vehicle of Change for On-Duty Distracted Driving
Commentary: The cost of motor vehicle crashes involving company vehicles is pricier for employers than you might think. According to a report by TrafficSafety.org, car crashes cost them over $47 billion, with employers on the hook for accidents that happen both on and off the job. But, how can this be prevented? Safety expert…
How Big of a Milestone is Walmart’s Use of Autonomous Trucks?
Key Points: Walmart has partnered with a Silicon Valley start-up called Gatik to run two autonomous box trucks on a 7-mile loop for 12 hours a day in Bentonville, Arkansas. Retailers investing in this type of technology can increase operational efficiencies and combat the labor shortage. Carl Anthony, Managing Editor of Automoblog & AutoVision…
Digging Into Walbro’s Performance In 2021: Talkin’ Shop With Walbro
“After eight months of this newly formed business unit and bringing additional staff members in, I can’t say how proud I am of the team and how they’ve embraced the vision, strategy, defined culture, and working through the tactics to make things happen,” Quick said. “We are nearing the best sales ever.” On this episode…
Tax Incentives for the Trucking Industry Will Speed Up Clean Driving Adoption
Keypoints: Oregon Senator Ron Wyden introduced a proposal for major tax incentives for clean driving adoption. Daimler Trucks could reap major benefits from the incentive, with an EV that can travel 200 miles. Lynn Lyon supports tax incentives for companies to adopt electric vehicles. Commentary: This year Oregon Senator Ron Wyden proposed a major…
What Could Happen to the Auto Industry If the Chip Shortage Were to Get Worse?
Car makers are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic in a major way. According to a new forecast from IHS Markit inventory shortages and higher prices will likely be plaguing car makers until the first half of 2023, at which point it will hopefully enter a recovery phase. In the meantime, is there any…
Trucks Move 72% of Our Goods, Will Infrastructure Capacity Force This to Shift?
Finding alternative fuel and alternative ways of transportation is something that many are pushing forward in order to help the environment. Electric cars are starting to be more common, but when it comes to freight trucking, there is no such option. We asked energy influencer and host of the Drive Clean podcast, Lynn Lyon:…
The LeddarTech Lab: The Importance of Partner Ecosystems in Tech
Vital partner ecosystems must exist and thrive to achieve autonomous driving as a scalable solution for transportation. Heinz Oyrer, Director of Strategic Partnerships at LeddarTech, and Christopher Wiegand, Product Manager at dSPACE, spoke on the strength of LedderTech and dSPACE’s relationship. “The very basic idea of a partner ecosystem is to create synergies,” Wiegand explained….
Can American Rail Survive Without Government Support?
Key Points: The current US infrastructure bill aims to invest $66 billion in passenger and freight railing improvements, which could help numerous rail projects. Leveraging private capital has been crucial to bridging the funding gap left by a lack of federal rail support. Growth in communities can’t be addressed through highways but rather by…
Turo is Scaling its Business Model. Can its Insurance Offerings Keep Up?
Turo, the decentralized gig-style car rental platform, has been drawing a lot of attention from investors and car-owners alike since the start of summer. Many have referred to Turo as the “Airbnb of cars”, with the platform boasting 450,000 listings across the U.S. and Canada, allowing renters to book vehicles directly from their owners….
Turo is Decentralizing the Car Rental Industry. But Can it Scale?
Since the start of summer, the car rental industry has been trying to maneuver a mass car shortage. Because of the global semiconductor shortage, automotive OEMs slashed car production at the onset of the pandemic. But now that car demand has respiked and folks are commuting, traveling intranationally, and investing in new vehicles, OEMs are…
How One Company Has Faced the Global Supply Chain Challenges Head On
Oftentimes, we take our online orders and deliveries for granted. We expect the 2 day shipping because it has grown more common and been very predictable. We’ve grown accustom to a well run supply chain without even thinking about it, but when the entire world goes through an event that completely shifts consumer behaviors…
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