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Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo Unveils Plan to Bring Its Robotaxi Service to Miami

Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami, which will accelerate an expansion that’s been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.

December 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Driverless Tech Firm Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in IPO

Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its U.S. initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

November 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

PennDOT Approves Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles in State

There are now rules of the road for self-driving vehicles in Pennsylvania.

October 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.

October 9, 2024
Government, Technology, Autonomous

California Gov. Newsom Again Vetoes Autonomous Truck Bill

For the second time in a year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required a driver to be in the cab when autonomous trucks are tested on state highways.

October 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Autonomous Company May Mobility Scales Back Expansion Plans

Autonomous vehicle company May Mobility Inc. is scaling back its expansion plans in Ann Arbor, Mich.

September 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement

China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.

August 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars

The U.S. may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.

August 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla in Fatal Washington Crash Was Using Self-Driving System

DETROIT — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system.

July 31, 2024
Autonomous

Freight Focus: Autonomous Trucking

The trucking industry experienced its first increase in tonnage this year in May, American Trucking Associations reported June 18. 

July 1, 2024