Future Looks Bright for Automated Braking
CLEVELAND — Industry experts presented an in-depth analysis concerning the future of braking systems during a study group session at American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
September 16, 2021Walmart Teams With Ford, Argo to Launch Driverless Delivery Service
Walmart Inc. is teaming up with Ford Motor Co. and self-driving startup Argo AI to launch a driverless delivery service in three U.S. cities.
September 15, 2021Drov, Stoughton Partner on Smart Trailer Applications
CLEVELAND — Drov Technologies announced its AirBox One smart trailer platform of sensors and data collection features is now an option at Stoughton Trailers.
September 14, 2021Tesla Probe Leads NHTSA to Request Documents From 12 Carmakers
The top U.S. auto safety regulator sent letters to 12 automakers as part of its investigation into Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot system and a dozen collisions at crash scenes involving first-responder vehicles.
September 14, 2021Traxen Calls iQ-Cruise ‘Bridge to Autonomy’
CLEVELAND — For trucking technology company Traxen Inc., the combination of artificial intelligence and adaptive cruise control is “the bridge to autonomy.”
September 14, 2021Qualcomm Said to Place Binding Bid for Veoneer
Qualcomm Inc. has made a formal bid to buy automotive technology company Veoneer Inc. for more than $4 billion, beating a previous offer from Magna International Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
September 13, 2021Ford Hires Exec Formerly in Charge of Apple’s Car Project
NEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. has hired a former executive from Apple and Tesla to be the company’s head of advanced technology and new embedded systems, a critical post as the auto industry moves to adopt vehicles powered by electricity and guided by computers.
September 8, 2021NTSB’s Homendy Expected to Be a Tesla Watchdog
Federal regulators last month officially opened an investigation into crashes involving Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot system. Jennifer Homendy, the new leader of the government’s transportation safety watchdog, hopes that’s just the beginning.
September 7, 2021Feds Probe Fatal New York Tesla Crash
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency has added another fatality involving a Tesla to the list of crashes it is probing due to the use of partially automated driving systems.
September 3, 2021Tesla Reportedly Delays Cybertruck by a Year to Late 2022
Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck pickup has fallen about a year behind schedule, blog Electrek reported, citing remarks CEO Elon Musk made on a companywide call with employees.
September 3, 2021