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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

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CEO Says Uber Will Prioritize Autonomous Safety

Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving fleet, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.

October 10, 2024
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Tesla to Finally Roll Out Robotaxi Tonight

When Elon Musk finally unveils autonomous taxi prototypes late Oct. 10, the Tesla CEO will have a lot to prove.

October 10, 2024
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Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.

October 9, 2024
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Gatik AI Partners With Experts for Autonomous Safety Audit

The evaluation examines multiple facets of operations, from the core self-driving component to the ecosystem of supporting services.

October 8, 2024
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California Gov. Newsom Again Vetoes Autonomous Truck Bill

For the second time in a year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required a driver to be in the cab when autonomous trucks are tested on state highways.

October 7, 2024
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Waymo, Hyundai Announce Partnership on Robotaxis

Hyundai Motor Group and self-driving car company Waymo announced a new partnership to incorporate Georgia-made electric vehicles into the next generation of robotaxis.

October 4, 2024
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Toyota Boosts Investment in Air Taxi Maker Joby Aviation

Toyota is boosting its investment in air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation by $500 million to support plans for commercial production, bringing its total investment to $894 million.

October 2, 2024
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Tesla Posts First 2024 Quarterly Increase in Deliveries

Low-interest financing, sweet lease deals, price cuts and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker.

October 2, 2024
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Tesla Clears Hurdle in Suit Over Self-Driving Tech

Tesla is embroiled in numerous lawsuits over the Full Self-Driving feature, including from Tesla investors who claim they were misled.

September 30, 2024
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Cruise Penalized Over Incomplete Reports on Robotaxi Crash

The enforcement action stems from an October 2023 incident in San Francisco in which a Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian about 20 feet before coming to a complete stop.

September 30, 2024