OOIDA raises concerns about AI technology in transportation
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has warned the U.S. Department of Transportation that although artificial intelligence likely will have many benefits for the trucking industry, moving too fast on the…
U.S. top science chief says federal AI R&D spending lagging
The U.S. government has made addressing risks from artificial intelligence front and center, from the AI Bill of Rights to President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI. However, to harness…
Agriculture tech pushing new horizons
NEWS RELEASE ALBERTA, July 29, 2024 – New research funding from Alberta Innovates is helping develop technologies that could benefit food producers and open new markets for cannabis in skincare…
Spiro’s Electric Revolution: Transforming Nigeria’s Transportation Landscape
Spiro, a leading African electric vehicle (EV) company, has officially launched its operations in Ogun State, Nigeria. This strategic move aims to revolutionize transportation in Africa’s largest economy while addressing…
US DOE announces $48.6m funding for offshore wind R&D
The deadlines for filing concept papers and full applications are 3 September and 7 November 2024, respectively. Credit: Raphael Ruz/Shutterstock. The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office…
2024 Garage Stars Announced: Embracing New Technology
Earlier this year, School Transportation News called for nominations of outstanding fleet management professionals as candidates to be profiled in the August fleet management magazine edition. STN received over 100 entries…