Not Everyone in Seattle Is Excited About Autonomous Vehicles Coming
An announcement Oct. 18 from Amazon’s self-driving car unit Zoox that it will soon start testing its autonomous vehicles in downtown Seattle drew criticism from transportation safety advocates.
Autonomous Trucks Take Off Rapidly in China’s Commercial Operations
BEIJING — Driverless trucks will help revamp the logistics and industrial sector in China, as autonomous driving technologies have taken off in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waymo to Build Facility in Dallas, Partner With Ryder on Maintenance
Autonomous truck developer Waymo Via announced plans to build a nine-acre facility near Dallas that will serve as a regional hub for advancing operations and service for automated Class 8 trucks.
Does Tesla Probe Signal a Get-Tough Era at NHTSA?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation into a possible defect involving Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot may signal a more activist approach by the Biden administration to regulating technology that is crucial to the auto industry’s future.
August 17, 2021Pony.ai Reportedly Seeks Funds at $8 Billion Value Amid Listing Halt
Pony .ai is considering a new funding round that could give the self-driving startup a valuation of at least $8 billion after the company put its U.S. listing plans on hold, according to people familiar with the matter.
August 12, 2021NHTSA Orders Automated Vehicle Makers to Report Crashes
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems.
Embark to Go Public, Merge With SPAC in $4.5 Billion Deal
Self-driving truck technology company Embark Trucks Inc. has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company.
VW CEO Sees Autonomy Transforming Cars More Than Electrification
Volkswagen AG is undergoing the world’s largest industrial overhaul for the electric-vehicle age, plotting half a dozen battery plants just in Europe and retooling assembly lines around the globe. And yet, its CEO sees autonomous-driving technology bringing about an even bigger shift.
Self-Driving Truck Startup Plus Reported to Plan Hennessy SPAC Deal
Self-driving truck startup Plus is in talks to merge with special purpose acquisition company Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V, according to people familiar with the matter, making it the latest autonomous vehicle maker seeking to go public via a blank-check firm.
April 30, 2021Policymakers Keep Autonomous Vehicles Bill on Senate’s Radar
Two of the key drivers of autonomous vehicle policy in Congress again touted its potential safety and economic benefits during a hearing with stakeholders.