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Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Former Ford, VW Executives Start Stack AV

The founders of the former self-driving unit of Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG are launching a new autonomous trucking startup, Stack AV,  with backing said to be more than $1 billion.

September 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Driverless Trucks Face Regulatory Opposition in California

If California's Assembly Bill 316 becomes law, driverless trucks won’t be able to drive down state highways without a human driver present until at least 2031.

September 1, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

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.

July 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, C.R. England Team on Autonomous Pilot

Self-driving-trucks technology firm ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and refrigerated carrier C.R. England are teaming up on a pilot program.

May 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Kodiak Unveils New Autonomous Truck Platform

Kodiak Robotics introduced its fifth-generation autonomous truck hardware platform, the driverless trucking company announced.

April 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Autonomous Truck Startup Locomation Laying Off Employees

Driverless truck startup company Locomation has laid off most of its staff as it winds down operations, the second autonomous vehicle outfit in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area to encounter financial difficulties in four months.

February 24, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Ohio Rep. Bob Latta Touts AV Tech’s Safety Potential

Ohio Republican Rep. Bob Latta pointed to the potential for considering legislation regarding autonomous vehicle technology during this session of Congress.  

February 22, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, For-Hire

Electric, Autonomous Trucks Hold Promise, Executives Say

LAS VEGAS — Autonomous and electric-powered trucks hold great potential to improve safety and efficiency in the freight transportation sector, but it will take time for these emerging technologies to overcome various market challenges and achieve widespread commercialization, industry executives said.

February 8, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

TuSimple Says It Didn’t Share Tech With China-Linked Hydron

TuSimple Holdings Inc., an autonomous trucking startup that’s been the subject of U.S. investigations, said it hasn’t shared self-driving technology with another startup with Chinese ties.

February 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

AVIA Taps Jeff Farrah as First Executive Director

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association announced the appointment of Jeff Farrah as the organization’s inaugural executive director.

October 25, 2022