Tesla Pauses Rollout of Self-Driving Software Facing Recall
Tesla Inc. has temporarily stopped rolling out its $15,000 driver-assistance system until it addresses issues that led the carmaker to recall almost 363,000 vehicles.
February 27, 2023Autonomous Truck Startup Locomation Laying Off Employees
Driverless truck startup company Locomation has laid off most of its staff as it winds down operations, the second autonomous vehicle outfit in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area to encounter financial difficulties in four months.
February 24, 2023Uber Freight Launches First Electric Truck Pilot With WattEV
Uber Freight announced it is partnering with electric mobility company WattEV and shipping specialist CHEP on a pilot program to deploy EVs on select routes in Southern California.
February 22, 2023Ohio Rep. Bob Latta Touts AV Tech’s Safety Potential
Ohio Republican Rep. Bob Latta pointed to the potential for considering legislation regarding autonomous vehicle technology during this session of Congress.
February 22, 2023Tesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash Risk
Tesla Inc. is recalling 362,758 vehicles due to a crash risk associated with its so-called Full Self-Driving Beta software, according to U.S. authorities.
February 16, 2023Tesla Fires Unionizing Autopilot Workers, Complaint Alleges
Tesla Inc. terminated dozens of employees Feb. 15 at its plant in Buffalo, N.Y., one day after Autopilot workers at the facility announced a union campaign, organizers said in a complaint.
February 16, 2023Senators Press FCC on Transportation Spectrum Use
Senior senators recently urged the Federal Communications Commission to approve limited access to a frequency band of spectrum for transportation operations.
February 14, 2023Amazon’s Self-Driving Car Shuttles People on Public Roads for First Time
Zoox Inc., the self-driving startup owned by Amazon.com Inc., carried passengers in its fully autonomous vehicle on public roads for the first time.
February 13, 2023Republican Policymakers Spotlight Autonomous Vehicles’ Benefits
Approving a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles would facilitate the technology’s adoption throughout the national transportation landscape, top Republicans on a U.S. House committee indicated this month.
February 9, 2023Electric, Autonomous Trucks Hold Promise, Executives Say
LAS VEGAS — Autonomous and electric-powered trucks hold great potential to improve safety and efficiency in the freight transportation sector, but it will take time for these emerging technologies to overcome various market challenges and achieve widespread commercialization, industry executives said.
February 8, 2023