Honda will soon start patrolling Ohio highways to improve the roads

Honda will soon start patrolling Ohio highways to improve the roads

Post Views: 122 A new pilot program from Honda is focusing on lane lines for that very reason, and it turns out that these lines and their upkeep are a “hot topic,” says Sue Bai, the chief engineer with Honda Research Institute in Detroit, Michigan. “Based on our understanding, the lane lines are painted regularly—they…

Toyota is finally charging ahead with its electric vehicle plans

Toyota is finally charging ahead with its electric vehicle plans

Post Views: 215 Toyota’s literal curtain-dropping event resulted in the automaker showing off 15 new concept vehicles, all of which will be underpinned by Toyota’s much-needed commitment to electrification. Despite being the purveyor of the Prius, the company hasn’t necessarily been so keen on full electrification in the past. The automaker previously placed its bet…

The government is investigating why Tesla drivers can play solitaire at the wheel

The government is investigating why Tesla drivers can play solitaire at the wheel

Post Views: 113 According to a report from the New York Times on December 7, three new games were added to Tesla’s dashboard screens in a virtual update this summer, including solitaire, a “jet fighter game,” and a “conquest strategy game.” While more than a dozen games were previously available while the car was in…

Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design

Check out Waymo’s new electric, self-driving taxi design

Post Views: 125 Waymo touts the amenities the cabin will hold, such as easily-reachable phone chargers and screens, and also looks towards a future where the most notable feature may be that which the car lacks, like a steering wheel. “The vehicles are currently configured with controls designed for human use that are required in…

Guidehouse Insights Names ChargePoint and Enel X the Leading Electric Vehicle Charger Networking Companies

Guidehouse Insights Names ChargePoint and Enel X the Leading Electric Vehicle Charger Networking Companies

Post Views: 130 A new report from Guidehouse Insights assesses the strategy and execution of 20 leading providers of electric vehicle (EV) charge point networking companies, with ChargePoint and Enel X ranked as the market leaders. The fleet of plug-in EVs is on course to grow massively as governments and corporations implement new targets for…

The White House Taps FASTPORT for Key Role in Administration’s Trucking Action Plan

Post Views: 149 FASTPORT, a Department of Labor national apprenticeship industry intermediary partner with a focus on the transportation sector, is committing to work with trucking employers, unions, and industry associations to establish Registered Apprenticeship programs for their organizations in as little as 48 hours. “The driver shortage is an issue that affects every American,…

Tint World® expands its South Carolina reach

Post Views: 144 Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has expanded its reach by opening a second location in Lexington, South Carolina. Both stores are owned by father-and-son team Tom and Drew Nixon. “We are excited to open our second location in South Carolina,” Tom Nixon said. “Our…

Christmas Comes Early for U.S. Army Veteran Jimmy Reddell, Who Wins the 2021 Transition Trucking Award and Kenworth T680 Truck

Post Views: 102 U.S. Army and Army Reserves Veteran Jimmy Reddell, a driver for Stevens Transport, received an early Christmas gift when he was named the winner of the 2021 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. During the ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Reddell received the keys to a new Kenworth T680 truck…

Assent Aeronautics Places $200 Million+ in Aircraft Transactions, Taps Jake Banglesdorf to Lead Transaction & Advisory Business Unit & Reports Annual Results

Post Views: 101 Private Aircraft Auction House and industry-leading aircraft brokerage firm Assent Aeronautics created a new way to buy and sell aircraft in 2019 with the launch of the Assent Live Private Aircraft Auction Series. In 2020, Assent pivoted to bring the auctions online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and saw $180MM+ in aircraft cross…