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The Delaware Chancery Court ruled that TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou’s challenge to board selections and governance changes had enough merit to win the court’s time.

Tesla shares climbed to a record for the first time since November 2021, buoyed by optimism the company’s self-driving ambitions can get a boost under the forthcoming Trump administration.

TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou, who claims to be the company’s largest shareholder, is also seeking judicial aid in an increasingly bitter spat with former colleague Mo Chen.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Silicon Valley is bracing for a different relationship with the U.S. government as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.