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Massachusetts Creates Commission on Disruptive Technologies Like Self-Driving Cars
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Jan. 23 created the commission through an executive order and appointed his former chief of staff, Steve Kadish, as the chairman.
Self-Driving Car Crash Highlights Tricky Legal Question
General Motors is in a race to be the first company to mass produce self-driving cars, but a recent crash with a San Francisco motorcyclist has illustrated the tricky challenge of assigning blame when an autonomous vehicle gets in an accident.
Trump Makes It Clear as He Heads to Davos: America First, Period
On the eve of his trip to Switzerland to meet with world leaders and promote his “America First” agenda, President Donald Trump signed an order slapping tariffs on solar panel and washing machine imports.
State Motor Carrier Officers Team Up to Fight Human Trafficking
Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers in neighboring states to raise awareness of human trafficking.
Port of Baltimore to Add New Shipping Service to New Zealand, Australia
A new monthly roll-on/roll-off shipping service between Europe and New Zealand and Australia will begin calling the port of Baltimore in March, officials announced Jan. 23.
Americans Warming to Self-Driving Vehicles, Survey Finds
U.S. drivers are still cautious — but they’re getting used to the idea of self-driving cars.
Maine Gov. LePage Forms Panel to Examine Issues Related to Driverless Vehicles
Maine Gov. Paul LePage took a step Jan. 17 toward regulating a rapidly emerging automotive technology that in the not-too-distant future could find self-driving cars, trucks and buses operating on Maine roads.
FedEx Lands at No. 9 on Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies
FedEx Lands at No. 9 on Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies
Want to Build Your Own Mack Anthem? You Can — on a Much Smaller Scale
Want an all-new Mack Anthem, without the six-figure price tag or commercial driver’s license needed to drive one? Well, you’re in luck.
Waymo to Begin Testing Driverless Cars in Atlanta
Waymo, the driverless car division owned by Google’s parent company, announced Jan. 22 that it will bring its test program to metro Atlanta.