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House Transportation Leaders Eye FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum

U.S. House Transportation leaders recently pressed the Federal Communications Commission to open access to a band of communications spectrum set aside for safety operations for transportation entities.

August 22, 2022

Pennsylvania Experts, Lawmakers Ponder AV Safety Regulations

When it comes to autonomous vehicles, there isn’t just one way to go about safety. State regulators draft legislation. Independent firms create recommendations. Individual companies devise their own protocols. Stakeholders can agree on one thing: Safety is important.

August 11, 2022

US House Lawmakers Unveil AV Caucus

Two House lawmakers formed a group to promote autonomous vehicle policies on Capitol Hill. Their aim is to generate support from colleagues for comprehensive legislation targeting the technology.

August 10, 2022

Buttigieg Praises West’s Green Energy Potential

Motorists taking advantage of electric vehicle tax breaks contained in a $739 billion Senate bill introduced this week will be well-served by existing and planned infrastructure in the West, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 29.

July 29, 2022

Tesla’s Chinese Battery Maker Scopes Out Sites in Mexico

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s biggest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, is considering at least two locations in Mexico for a manufacturing plant to potentially supply Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co.

July 18, 2022

Tesla Stock Teeters as Elon Musk Girds for Another Legal Battle

Tesla bulls rejoiced when Elon Musk sought to terminate his agreement to buy Twitter. That initial relief has given way to realization the hangover from this ordeal won’t lift anytime soon.

July 13, 2022

Twitter Sues to Force Musk to Consummate $44 Billion Buyout

Twitter Inc. sued billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his abandoned $44 billion takeover bid, asking a judge to force him to follow through on his offer.

July 12, 2022

The Next Frontier for Drones: Out of Sight

REMINGTON, Va. — For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it’s a good idea — it’s also the law.

July 6, 2022

Port Automation Hurts Economy, Says Study Funded by Longshore Union

Automation at the Long Beach Container Terminal and the Port of Los Angeles’ TraPac terminal has eliminated 535,848 hours and $41.8 million in wages annually for dockworkers, even as production at ports that are automated is typically lower than at those that aren’t, according to a new study.

June 30, 2022

Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads

Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.

June 23, 2022