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Democratic Lawmakers Try to Delay Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout

A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless robotaxis in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe.

June 20, 2025
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GXO Selects Supply Chain Veteran Patrick Kelleher as CEO

Patrick is a world-class operator with the relevant experience to lead GXO through its next phase of growth, GXO Board Chairman Brad Jacobs said.

June 20, 2025
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Daimler, Volvo Roll Out Coretura Operating System JV Plans

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group laid out the game plan for their truck operating system joint venture named Coretura on June 17.

June 18, 2025
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Waymo Applies for NYC Testing Permit

Waymo has applied for a permit to test its robotaxis in New York City, despite an absence of local regulations supporting commercially operated autonomous vehicles.

June 18, 2025
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Amazon Ramps Up Zoox Robotaxi Factory

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo.

June 18, 2025
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DOTs Duffy Announces Road Map for Air Taxis

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration Chris Rocheleau announced a new road map for getting air taxis into the sky.

June 18, 2025
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AI Vehicle Software Supplier Applied Intuition Raises $600M

Applied Intuition expects to use the funds to develop its next phase of vehicle intelligence products and expand the companys product roster and team.

June 18, 2025
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States Warn of Texting Scams Over Bogus Unpaid Tickets

States are warning residents about scams under which victims receive text messages purported to be from state motor vehicle agencies seeking payment for fraudulent traffic violations.

June 17, 2025
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Nikola Administrators Plan Final Asset Sale the IP

Bankrupt Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor manufacturer Nikolas administrators are finalizing plans for the sale of the company's intellectual property.

June 17, 2025
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Amazons Jassy: AI Will Reduce Companys Corporate Workforce

Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy says he expects the companys workforce to decline in the next few years as the retail and cloud-computing giant uses artificial intelligence to handle more tasks.

June 17, 2025