Self-Driving Vehicles News Updates

HANOVER, Germany — Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is to test its self-driving ID Buzz AD electric van for the first time under realistic conditions and with passengers on board.

Self-driving vehicle company Forterra and cargo-handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar have signed an agreement to jointly develop autonomous terminal tractors.

Sidelined for four months following a crash, Orlando’s self-driving bus downtown planned a restart of its test runs March 5.

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on March 1 authorized Waymo to expand services of its fleet of robotaxis into Los Angeles and to cities on the peninsula south of San Francisco.

The crowded field of developers in the autonomous truck space has winnowed during the past year. Those that remain continue to lay the foundation for large-scale industry adoption. 

Uber Freight announced a deal that aligns it with Torc Robitics, and separately outlined how it is delving into where artificial intelligence might support its services in the years ahead.

General Motors Co.’s Cruise unit is being suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles from operating driverless vehicles in the state, effective immediately.

Driverless car company Waymo began offering 24/7 robotaxi service Oct. 11 in Southern California. Autonomous vehicle enthusiasts lined up at the Waymo stand in Santa Monica as early as 8 a.m.

The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.

The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.