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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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Walmart, Alphabet to Test Wider Drone Deliveries

Walmart Inc. is planning its longest drone deliveries yet by teaming up with Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit at two Dallas-area stores.  

August 24, 2023
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Cruise Could Bring Robotaxis to Raleigh

Cruise, the taxi company that uses self-driving cars, is preparing to come to Raleigh and may be interested in Durham, N.C., as well.

August 24, 2023
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Cruise to Cut San Francisco Fleet in Half After Crashes

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city.

August 19, 2023
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San Francisco Tests Out Driverless EV Shuttle

San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after California regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns.

August 18, 2023
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Cruise Robotaxi Collides With San Francisco Firetruck

A Cruise robotaxi collided with a firetruck late Aug. 17 in San Francisco, injuring the vehicle’s passenger.

August 18, 2023
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San Francisco Wants Halt to Cruise, Waymo Expansion Ruling

San Francisco asked California regulators Aug. 16 to halt its approval of Cruise’s and Waymo’s unrestricted commercial expansion in the city, arguing the city “will suffer serious harm.â€Â 

August 17, 2023
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Driverless EV Shuttle Set to Debut in Downtown Orlando

Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle operated by Beep Inc. will whisk passengers around a 1-mile loop in downtown Orlando for no charge, officials said Aug. 16.

August 16, 2023
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TuSimple Faces Report Deadline as Tucson Site Is Up for Sale

Self-driving truck developer TuSimple Holdings says it won’t be able to file its second-quarter 2023 financial report on time to meet a deadline imposed by the Nasdaq Stock Market.

August 14, 2023
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San Francisco Approves Waymo, Cruise Operation 24/7

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on Aug. 10 approved an expansion that will allow robotaxi services Waymo and Cruise  to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours.

August 11, 2023
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Cruise, Waymo Face Pivotal Vote in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators are poised to decide whether robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco.

August 10, 2023