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Forward Air, Kodiak Partner on Autonomous Route

Forward Air Corp. has partnered with self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics to run one of their busiest freight lanes near continuously with an autonomous truck.

March 21, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, Private

Automated Truck Developer Gatik to Make Kroger Deliveries

Autonomous technology developer Gatik is partnering with grocery store chain Kroger for deliveries via automated medium-duty trucks in the Dallas area.

March 15, 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, Safety, Autonomous

Republican Policymakers Spotlight Autonomous Vehicles’ Benefits

Approving a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles would facilitate the technology’s adoption throughout the national transportation landscape, top Republicans on a U.S. House committee indicated this month.

February 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Hong Kong Airport’s Robobus Offers Glimpse of Driverless Future

Hong Kong International Airport says it’s ready to use driverless buses, confident it can shuttle passengers around the aerodrome starting next year after extensive trials years in the making.

December 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA to Investigate GM’s Cruise Robotaxi for Braking Issues

U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors’ Cruise can stop too quickly or unexpectedly quit moving, potentially stranding passengers.

December 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Real-World Testing of Autonomous Trucks Ramps Up

Over the past year, the autonomous trucking sector has accelerated efforts to test its technology in real-world applications.

November 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Driverless Car Development Taking Longer Than Anticipated

Autonomous vehicle companies and suppliers have collectively spent around $75 billion developing self-driving technology, with scant sign of meaningful revenue emerging from robocar services.

October 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Expands to L.A.

Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s driverless vehicle unit, plans to expand its robotaxi service to Los Angeles, the third region where it will be offered.

October 19, 2022
Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

11 More Crash Deaths Are Linked to Automated-Tech Vehicles

Eleven additional people were killed in U.S. crashes involving vehicles that were using automated driving systems during a four-month period earlier in 2022, according to newly released government data.

October 18, 2022