The California Senate passed a bill Sept. 11 mandating human drivers behind the wheel of autonomous trucks on state highways for at least the next five years. Will the governor sign it?
September 12, 2023Search
Showing 10 of 1343 results
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Ìý
Trucking Trade Groups Generally Support AEB Proposal
Organizations representing heavy trucks were generally supportive of a joint proposed rule to require automatic emergency braking technologies on heavy trucks — with caveats.
September 7, 2023FAA Clears UPS Drones for Longer Flights
Two more companies including UPS have been granted approval to fly drones beyond the sight of ground operators in a key step that could eventually enable widespread package delivery.
September 6, 2023Driverless Trucks Face Regulatory Opposition in California
If California's Assembly Bill 316 becomes law, driverless trucks won’t be able to drive down state highways without a human driver present until at least 2031.
September 1, 2023Tesla Ordered by NHTSA to Address New Issue Over Autopilot
Tesla is facing increased scrutiny from federal regulators over a possible work-around of monitoring meant to keep drivers’ hands on the wheel while using Tesla's Autopilot system.
August 29, 2023BYD’s Growth Slows as China’s Auto Price War Takes Its Toll
BYD Co. reported its weakest revenue growth in more than a year in a potential sign of the damage discounting has done in China, the world’s biggest auto market.
August 28, 2023Cruise, Waymo Cope With Robotaxi Backlash in San Francisco
Robotaxi backlash is intensifying against Waymo and Cruise just as self-driving vehicles begin to gain real traction in San Francisco after years of development.
August 24, 2023Walmart, 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.
Ìý
August 24, 2023Cruise 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, 2023Cruise 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