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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.

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber Said to Be in Talks to Invest in US IPO of Pony AI

Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AI鈥檚 U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous Helicopters Focus on Agriculture

Rotor Technologies has built two autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year.聽For now, Rotor is focused on the agriculture sector.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Trump Team Is Seeking to Ease Rules for Self-Driving Cars

Members of President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles a Transportation Department priority.

November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Cruise Admits to Falsifying Report Over 2023 Crash

Autonomous vehicle maker Cruise has admitted to a federal charge and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine in connection with a crash last year involving one of its vehicles that left a person injured.

November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Driverless Tech Firm Pony.ai Seeks Up to $195 Million in IPO

Pony.ai Inc. is looking to raise as much as $195 million from its U.S. initial public offering as automotive-related companies lead a modest pickup in Chinese listings.

November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous: Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in U.S. and Europe

Automated driving technology company聽Plus聽has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with聽Traton聽Group鈥檚 commercial truck brands.聽 聽

November 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Zoox Robotaxis Roll Out in San Francisco

Zoox鈥檚 self-driving vehicles began rolling out in San Francisco鈥檚 SoMa neighborhood this week, and are expected to compete with robotaxis designed by Waymo.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo鈥檚 Robotaxis Are Now Open to Anyone in Los Angeles

Waymo on Nov. 12 opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe

In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.

November 8, 2024