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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

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Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.

March 3, 2026
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Torc Advances Autonomous Truck Testing in Michigan

Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Torc’s software began testing in Michigan in February, adding to trials already underway on roads in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in Virginia.

March 2, 2026
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Ryan Transportation, Bot Auto Team Up for Driverless Lane

Bot Auto’s first driverless runs on public roads took place in the summer of 2025 in the Houston area. A 40-mile validation run took place July 17 with no one in the cab or remote assistance.

February 27, 2026
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Hyundai Motor to Invest $6.3 Billion in AI, Robotics Center

The largest part of the investment will be an AI data center to support autonomous vehicle development and robot learning, according to a statement from South Korea’s land ministry. 

February 27, 2026
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N.J. Airport to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Pilots This Spring

Newark Liberty International Airport will start testing self-driving shuttle buses that could haul passengers between the airport’s long-awaited new train system and terminals this spring.

February 25, 2026
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Self-Driving Startup Wayve Raises $1.5B for Robotaxi Wars

Wayve, the U.K. autonomous driving software startup, prepares to go up against Chinese and U.S. rivals to roll out self-driving taxis.

February 25, 2026
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New York Pulls Robotaxi Plan in Blow to Waymo Expansion

Waymo said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the governor’s decision. “We’re committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state Legislature to advance this issue.”

February 19, 2026
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Uber Will Spend $100M to Build Robotaxi Charging Stations

Uber said it will focus on building the high-capacity charging hubs starting in the San Francisco Bay Area, L.A. and Dallas — markets where it plans to launch public robotaxi services.

February 18, 2026
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California Won't Suspend Tesla Sales Over Autopilot Marketing

The automaker has taken “corrective action” including ending the use of Autopilot branding in California, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said in a statement late Feb. 17. 

February 18, 2026
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Tesla Reports 14 Robotaxi Crashes in Texas Pilot

Tesla's robotaxis have been involved in over a dozen crashes in Austin since service began, according to reports the carmaker has made to regulators.

February 17, 2026

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