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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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Tesla to Fight California’s Claim It Overhypes Autopilot

Tesla is facing off with the California DMV over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.

July 21, 2025
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Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

July 18, 2025
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Tesla Settles Over Autopilot Crash With Truck Crossing Highway

Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver’s death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.

July 17, 2025
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Waymo Expands in Austin After Tesla Launches Robotaxi

Waymo, through its partnership with Uber, is more than doubling its service territory in Austin as the driverless taxi firm looks to fend off competition from Tesla.

July 17, 2025
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Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026

Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi fleet.

July 17, 2025
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Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says

Tesla hasn’t done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.

July 17, 2025
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Trump’s NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.

July 16, 2025
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Joby to Double California Plant’s Output Capacity

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation plans to double aircraft output capacity at its main production site in California, just weeks after completing its first piloted test flights.

July 15, 2025
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Waymo Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests in NYC

Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public. 

July 14, 2025
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Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida

Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.

July 14, 2025