General Motors Co.-backed self-driving startup Cruise is facing scrutiny from U.S. regulators and its own board of directors after a pair of on-road incidents raised questions about how ready the company is to expand its services.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drone Prototypes
Alphabet Inc.’s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds.
July 14, 2022Tesla Autopilot Chief Karpathy to Depart
Andrej Karpathy, Tesla Inc.’s top artificial intelligence executive and the director of its Autopilot self-driving system, is planning to depart the automaker.
July 13, 2022June Class 8 Sales Highest of the Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June were the highest of the year and improved 12.7% compared with the previous June, Wards Intelligence reported.
July 13, 2022Tesla Stock Teeters as Elon Musk Girds for Another Legal Battle
Tesla bulls rejoiced when Elon Musk sought to terminate his agreement to buy Twitter. That initial relief has given way to realization the hangover from this ordeal won’t lift anytime soon.
July 13, 2022Twitter Sues to Force Musk to Consummate $44 Billion Buyout
Twitter Inc. sued billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his abandoned $44 billion takeover bid, asking a judge to force him to follow through on his offer.
July 12, 2022Walmart Orders 4,500 Canoo Electric Vans
Canoo Inc. shares doubled in value after the struggling electric vehicle startup won an order for 4,500 vans from Walmart Inc.
July 12, 2022The Next Frontier for Drones: Out of Sight
REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.
July 6, 2022Volvo Says Electric, Autonomous Programs Key to Growth
Volvo Group is looking to expand its autonomous and electric truck programs to build market share in its key U.S. market and drive revenue and profits higher, top executives said recently.
July 5, 2022Aurora’s Autonomous Tests in Texas Keep Rolling
If Aurora and other self-driving startups can convince customers and the public that large trucks can be automated safely, the potential efficiency gains are massive.
July 1, 2022