California Bill Would Keep Drivers in Autonomous Cabs
California state legislators are moving closer to a final vote on a bill that would for roughly six years require drivers to be in the cab at all times for autonomous trucks.
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Tesla Income Jumps 20% to $2.7 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk’s big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid increasing competition and poor economic sentiment appears to be yielding mixed results.
July 20, 2023Michigan Plans Fast-Charging EV Hub for Trucks on I-96
Michigan is joining California and other states in reimagining tomorrow’s truck stops, moving forward with the development of a high-speed charging hub for freight vehicles.
July 19, 2023Rivian CEO Scaringe Eyes New Commercial Clients
Rivian Automotive Inc. is ready to take on more commercial partners beyond Amazon.com Inc. after a recent run of production success.
July 6, 2023NHTSA Looking Into Details on Tesla’s Self-Driving Changes
U.S. automobile safety regulators at the NHTSA are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system.
July 6, 2023TuSimple Eyes US Exit, Hires Bankers
TuSimple is exploring strategic alternatives for its U.S. operations, including a sale, which would see the self-driving truck technology provider focus on Asia-Pacific activities.
June 30, 2023Inside an Aurora Self-Driving Truck Testing in Texas
A number of autonomous truck developers like Aurora have set up operations in Texas, allowing them to run test drivers and preview routes with their self-driving technology.
June 30, 2023Kodiak to Equip 800 Loadsmith Trucks With Self-Driving Tech
Kodiak Robotics Inc. is set to equip 800 trucks with self-driving technology for Loadsmith, a third-party Capacity-as-a-Service logistics provider, the companies said.
June 27, 2023FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study on Self-Driving Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to do a study related to truck drivers and advanced driver-assistance systems.
June 26, 2023AI Provides Vital Assistance to TMS Companies
Incorporating artificial intelligence in transportation management systems is changing how trucking companies and their partners use them to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
June 26, 2023