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Ford Announces The Mach 1
Ford plans to start selling an all-electric high-performance SUV in 2020 called the Mach 1. The automaker said at the Detroit Auto-show that the Mach 1 will be part of its increased push into electric vehicles. Ford also said it will invest $11 billion to create 40 new electric and hybrid vehicles that will be…
Listen: Jordan O’Connor on Smart Fleet Maintenance
On this episode of our Transportation Podcast, we get to sit down with Jordan O’Connor, to share his industry expertise on the logistics side of the industry space! Topics of discussion include his perspective from the brokerage logistics side of things and what’s to come in the software creation aspect of the industry. Also,…
Navistar Aims To Beat Tesla
[spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=13791153″ theme=”light” autoplay=”false” playlist=”false” width=”100%” height=”200px”] As electric vehicles continue to establish their place in the consumer market, there is also a strong movement in the rapidly expanding e-trucking industry. The recent focus on e-trucking by Tesla, has been joined by announcements from competitors with their sights set firmly and aggressively on the…
LISTEN: Driving the Trucking Industry Forward with William Beecher
Today we have the chance to chat with William Beecher from Lockheed Martin. We discuss the technological advances driving the trucking industry forward, the balance between building roads for towns vs. building towns for roads, and the absolute need for a dependable watch.
Nissan Plans to Introduce Fully Autonomous Driving Cars in 2022
The topic of autonomous car is not a new one for the transportation industry as these talks have been occurring for years. However, in recent news, Nissan has recently come out stating that they will be taking their focus into introducing their take of the fully autonomous vehicle into the market by as soon…
A Tech-Focused Merger Looks to Shake Up China’s Antiquated Trucking Industry
China is infamous for its smog-ridden cities, and its massive $750 billion trucking market has plenty to do with that reputation. Its value and importance to Chinese infrastructure make the pollution a necessary sacrifice, but a recent merger between two of China’s largest apps for hauling services similar to Uber may finally change that. Together,…
WATCH: Will Artificial Intelligence Redefine The Modern Business Model?
While there is no shortage of buzz around the growing capabilities of AI, It is not clear how much it will change the way we structure companies. Some speculate that AI isn’t as focused on replacing humans as it is on making our tools more efficient. However, industries such as transportation and logistics have already…
WATCH: How Blockchain Will Change The Way We Do Business
The driving force behind cryptocurrencies may be more valuable than the currencies themselves. Blockchain is defined as “shared, immutable ledger for recording a history of transactions.” This means everyone will have access to blocks of information that can not be altered or tampered with. Having a shared transparent ledger will allow businesses to accurately record…
WATCH: Uber’s self-driving car fleet will be supplied by Volvo
Uber is stepping up its game with a whole new fleet of self-driving taxis. On Monday, Volvo agreed to supply the ride-share company with 24,000 new self-driving vehicles starting in 2019. The taxi will be modeled after Volvo’s popular XC90, a luxury SUV that can hold up to seven passengers. Chief Executive of Volvo Cars,…
WATCH: Lyft receives permit to test self-driving cars in California
Lyft is on its way to test self-driving cars after the ride-hailing company was permitted to test their self-driving technology on California state public roads. Lyft announced earlier this year that it founded a self-driving technology development center, where they will work with their own autonomous tech and other automakers. They will work with brand…
WATCH: Velodyne Introduces LIDAR Technology that Increases Driverless Car Safety
Velodyne released a new LIDAR product that increases range 2 to 3 times farther than its predecessor. Having a farther LIDAR reach allows driverless cars to react to obstacles at greater speeds. This new technology gives high resolution imaging up to 300 meters away. This paves the way for autonomous vehicles to become more safe…
WATCH: Car sickness? Uber’s got your back
Uber’s latest project is prevent travel sickness during rides. According to a new patent, the company wants to use vibrating and moving seats along with other features to help ease passengers who may feel sick. Uber said in patent The technology will be important for its fleet of self-driving cars, and it will help relax…
WATCH: Uber’s self-driving car fleet will be supplied by Volvo
Uber is stepping up its game with a whole new fleet of self-driving taxis. On Monday, Volvo agreed to supply the ride-share company with 24,000 new self-driving vehicles starting in 2019. The taxi will be modeled after Volvo’s popular XC90, a luxury SUV that can hold up to seven passengers. Chief Executive of Volvo Cars,…
Uber’s self-driving car fleet will be supplied by Volvo
Uber is stepping up its game with a whole new fleet of self-driving taxis. On Monday, Volvo agreed to supply the ride-share company with 24,000 new self-driving vehicles starting in 2019. The taxi will be modeled after Volvo’s popular XC90, a luxury SUV that can hold up to seven passengers. Chief Executive of Volvo Cars,…
Protec & Bumat Join Forces
This agreement between Protec and Bumat, should boost the Middle East’s ability further in terms equipment and expertise offered.
Elon Musk Unveils Competition for Electric Semi Trucks
Automated electric vehicles are coming to the world of trucking in 2019. During a livecast reveal [1] on Thursday, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s response to battery powered trucking– a fully electric vehicle that can go up to 500 miles on a single charge. Among other futuristic features, the unveiled truck has Tesla’s second generation semi-autonomous…
Transportation Industry Leaping In To The Future
Fueled by big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things, the future of the transportation industry is here, poised and ready to take flight. With recent innovations in transportation paving the path for safer, more efficient, and smarter travel, sooner rather than later, flying cars may become more than just a concept animated in…
Self-Driving Vehicles on the Rise
Waymo announced earlier this week that not only were self-driving cars on the road, but that they are on Arizona roads without anyone behind the wheel. Not long following this announcement was the crash of the self-driving shuttle in Las Vegas – hours after it was launched. The incident was described in a statement from…
San Diego To Test ‘C-V2X’ Technology On It’s Streets
A few days ago we talked about how Ohio was the world’s leader in autonomous vehicle implementation. Now San Diego is starting to get into the mix, with several other different technologies included as well. Follow us for all the latest transportation news at @TransitTechNow on Twitter and read our Transportation publication at marketscale.com!
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