Texas Takes the Lead in Driverless Truck Technology
Texas is setting the stage to possibly become the first hotspot for mainstream driverless trucks, thanks to initiatives by companies like Waabi and Aurora Innovation.
Apple Hits Pause on Electric Car Project
Apple has decided to pump the brakes on its electric car project, a move that could positively impact its stock performance, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Cruise Robotaxi Testing Set to Resume in Texas Cities
General Motors Co.'s autonomous driving unit, Cruise, is gearing up to restart robotaxi testing in the next few weeks, eyeing potential locations like Houston and Dallas.
Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Unit Faces Scathing Report on Culture and Leadership Issues
A third-party investigation into General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has revealed a web of culture issues, ineptitude, and leadership problems, which have been central to the company's regulatory troubles since October.
GM Sues San Francisco for Overcharging Taxes
General Motors is suing San Francisco, alleging that the city improperly overcharged the company by more than $100 million in taxes over seven years, based on calculations that included its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise.
Cruise Sheds 900 Jobs and Refocuses Strategy Amid Challenges, While Waymo Expands
Cruise, the robotaxi company, has announced the layoff of 900 employees following the firing of nine executives amid the fallout from an October incident involving a pedestrian.
Cruise Temporarily Suspends Driverless Car Fleet Amid Safety Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle operator, has decided to temporarily halt its fleet of driverless cars across the United States, citing a need to reassess its operations and build public trust.
Consumer Confidence in Fully Automated Self-Driving Vehicles Declines, Reports J.D. Power
Consumer confidence in fully automated self-driving vehicles has declined for a second year, with the readiness index score dropping to 37 out of 100, according to J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) Study.
Auora is Paving the Way for Self-Driving Trucks in the Trucking Industry
Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation aims to revolutionize the trucking industry with self-driving technology.
Congress Urged to Regulate Self-Driving Vehicles for Safety and Uniform Standards
Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry have urged Congress to take action and regulate autonomous cars and trucks.
California Faces Challenges in Allowing Autonomous Truck Testing Without Drivers
Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.
Volkswagen to Test Self-Driving Electric Vans in Austin, Texas, and Expand Testing to More US Cities
Volkswagen has announced plans to test self-driving electric vehicles in Austin, Texas, starting later this month.
Loadsmith's Ambitious Plan to Deploy 800 Kodiak Self-Driving Trucks
Third-party Capacity-as-a-Service startup, Loadsmith, is making a bold move in the logistics industry by ordering a whopping 800 autonomous trucks from Kodiak Robotics.
TuSimple Achieves Landmark Milestone with First Successful Autonomous Road Test in China
TuSimple, an autonomous technology developer, has achieved a significant milestone by completing China's first fully autonomous semi-truck runs on open public roads without a human driver or intervention.
Tesla Nearing Vehicle Autonomy, According to Musk
During the VivaTech conference in Paris, Elon Musk announced that Tesla is nearing the achievement of fully autonomous vehicles, highlighting that autonomy is the primary driver of the company's market value.
California Bill Requires Human Operators for Self-Driving Trucks
California lawmakers have voted in favor of Assembly Bill 316, which would require trained individuals to be present in autonomous semi trucks and big rigs.
Unveiling the World's Most Affordable Self-Driving Vehicle
Haomo.ai, a Beijing-based tech firm backed by Great Wall Motor, has revealed its Little Magic Camel 3.0 as the world's most affordable autonomous delivery vehicle.
Waymo and Uber Collaborate on Robotaxis in Phoenix
Waymo and Uber have announced a partnership in the Phoenix area to leverage self-driving cars for passenger transportation and food delivery.
The Quest for Self-Driving Cars: Where Are We Now?
The perception of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the public eye has taken divergent paths, despite both being initially hailed as inevitable technologies.
Waymo Autonomous Taxis Continue to Expand in Phoenix and San Francisco
Waymo has announced the expansion of its self-driving taxi services, with its robotaxis now covering an area of 180 square miles in Phoenix, double the size since late 2020.