Ohio 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.
Republican 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.
Hong Kong Airport’s Robobus Offers Glimpse of Driverless Future
Hong Kong International Airport says it’s ready to use driverless buses, confident it can shuttle passengers around the aerodrome starting next year after extensive trials years in the making.
NHTSA to Investigate GM’s Cruise Robotaxi for Braking Issues
U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors’ Cruise can stop too quickly or unexpectedly quit moving, potentially stranding passengers.
Real-World Testing of Autonomous Trucks Ramps Up
Over the past year, the autonomous trucking sector has accelerated efforts to test its technology in real-world applications.
Driverless Car Development Taking Longer Than Anticipated
Autonomous vehicle companies and suppliers have collectively spent around $75 billion developing self-driving technology, with scant sign of meaningful revenue emerging from robocar services.
Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Expands to L.A.
Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s driverless vehicle unit, plans to expand its robotaxi service to Los Angeles, the third region where it will be offered.
11 More Crash Deaths Are Linked to Automated-Tech Vehicles
Eleven additional people were killed in U.S. crashes involving vehicles that were using automated driving systems during a four-month period earlier in 2022, according to newly released government data.
Kodiak, Ikea Partner on Autonomous Freight Delivery Pilot
Kodiak Robotics Inc. has started piloting autonomous freight deliveries in Texas in cooperation with Ikea Supply Chain Operations, the companies announced Oct. 18.
Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik Is Ditching the Driver in Canada
San Francisco tourists, Phoenix suburbanites and now Canadian bacon — the list of driverless cargo keeps growing.