Autonomous
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.
NHTSA to Investigate Cruise Over Pedestrian Incidents
NHTSA is investigating General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving reports of incidents where vehicles may not have used proper caution around pedestrians.
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Cruise to Upgrade San Francisco Driverless Cars
Cruise plans to roll out a suite of technological upgrades intended to make its driverless cars more adept at responding during emergencies, the company said Oct. 12.
Waymo Comes to Southern California, and It’s a Hot Ticket
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.
7 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking
The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.
October 10, 20237 Roadblocks to the Widespread Adoption of Autonomous Trucking
The autonomous trucking industry is facing some headwinds. Transport Topics shares what needs to happen for self-driving trucks to see widespread adoption.
October 10, 2023Tesla Cuts Model 3, Y Prices in US
Tesla Inc. cut prices on its top-selling models in the U.S. again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates.
Truck Driver Study Outlines Distracted Driving Concerns
WASHINGTON — A truck driver study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute underscores what would seem to be a common-sense safety rule: Drivers should keep their hands on the wheel.
Maersk Partners With Kodiak on Autonomous Truck Runs
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the maritime shipping giant that has been diversifying into land transportation, is betting that driverless trucks will help make deliveries more reliable.
Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Auctioned at Petersen Museum Gala
An early Tesla Inc. Cybertruck is one of the key items up for grabs at the Petersen Automotive Museum Gala on Oct. 7 in Los Angeles.
Tesla Q3 Sales Rise 27% but Fall Short of Estimates
Tesla’s summertime deliveries of electric vehicles surged 27% from last year but still fell below analyst projections as Elon Musk’s car company navigated through softening customer demand as well as factory upgrades.
October 2, 2023