Self-Driving Vehicles News Updates

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Plus.ai Enters Joint Venture With Chinese Truck Maker FAW Jiefang

Plus.ai, a startup providing self-driving technology, announced a joint venture to develop autonomous trucks with FAW Jiefang, China’s oldest and largest truck manufacturer.

September 6, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Peloton to Develop System for Driverless Following Truck in Platooning

Peloton Technology Inc. announced it is expanding its vision for truck platooning and driver productivity.

July 17, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Louisiana’s Autonomous Truck Rules Will Take Effect Aug. 1

Louisiana’s recently approved regulations for autonomous commercial motor vehicles will take effect Aug. 1.

July 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Parts Makers Must Change With Times as Autonomous Tech Evolves

The car industry is reinventing the wheel to prepare for autonomous vehicles.

July 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

VW May Invest in Ford-Backed Argo as Alliance Talks Advance

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co. are nearing a framework agreement to join forces on electric and self-driving vehicles, capital-intensive areas that are reshaping the auto industry and straining carmakers’ finances across the globe.

November 9, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

I-5 in Washington, Oregon Best Route to Deploy Self-Driving Semis, Report Says

Of all the freeways in the United States, the most productive corridor for self-driving trucks appears to be Interstate 5 through Washington and Oregon, according to a report released this week by the Kirkland, Wash.-based Inrix data company.

September 20, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Connecticut to Offer Self-Driving Pilot Program in Four Communities

Self-driving cars could be on the road in large numbers sooner than anyone expected — possibly by 2021 — even if public support for autonomous vehicles appears to be dropping.

September 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Cars Still Trying to Navigate Bad Weather

As things stand today, the driverless car of the future can’t handle more than a dusting of snow.

September 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Autonomous Vehicles to Bring Groceries to Oklahoma City Residents

Don’t worry, you haven’t fallen, but the turnip truck is about to start driving itself.

September 14, 2018
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Truck Startup Kodiak Secures $40 Million in Series A

Kodiak Robotics, founded in April by Don Burnette and Paz Eshel, said it has raised $40 million from a group of venture capital investment firms, including Battery Ventures, CRV, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Tusk Ventures.

August 9, 2018