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California lawmakers question DMV regulation of driverless trucks

Posted on Jun 2, 2023 in Perspective, Policy & Regulation, Trucks

(TNS) — When Teslas are in self-driving mode, they’ve been recorded crossing into oncoming traffic and hitting parked cars. But what...

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GM chief Barra stands by her bet on autonomous vehicles

Posted on Jun 2, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

DETROIT, June 2 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra had a message on Friday for investors and rivals who...

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The future of mobility: Investing in autonomous vehicles and smart transportation systems.

Posted on Jun 2, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

As we race headlong into the future, it’s clear that our means of transportation are set to undergo a radical transformation. Autonomous...

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Self-driving tech firms split over need for detailed maps

Posted on Jun 1, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

Take any great technological advance and you’ll find that it has had to fend off competition from other, different solutions to the same...

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The road to fully self-driving car transport may be perilous

Posted on May 31, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

Some years ago, a journalist named Ryan Avent bet that his newborn daughter would never need to get a driver’s license because...

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Self-driving trucks becoming common on North Texas roads

Posted on May 30, 2023 in Perspective, Technology, Trucks

The North Texas area has quietly become the new frontier for the development of self-driving trucks, with several companies from around...

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Autonomous trucking: a long road to commercialisation

Posted on May 30, 2023 in Perspective, Technology, Trucks

After some initial bullish announcements and inflated expectations regarding rollout timing, autonomous truck players have changed their...

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Didi, T3 Go, and Caocao Mobility are promoting unmanned ride-hailing services

Posted on May 30, 2023 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

In recent years, the competition in the online ride-hailing industry has become increasingly fierce. Autonomous driving has become an...

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“The future of autonomous vehicles: Revolutionizing transportation and society”

Posted on May 26, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

Autonomous vehicles have quickly become one of the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century. From self-driving cars to...

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Tesla stock surged after Elon Musk said these 5 things last week

Posted on May 23, 2023 in Finance, Perspective, Technology

Last week was a positive one for investors, with the Nasdaq-100 technology index jumping by 3.3%. But it was even better for shareholders...

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The next big grocery revolution: How autonomous vehicles are breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive society

Posted on May 23, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

So last week, you might have seen a post from me talking about the launch of a new grocery delivery trial between Wayve and Asda, where...

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7 more Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) perspectives & observations

Posted on May 22, 2023 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

For years, the CleanTechnica reader community has amazed me. The quality of thought, diversity of thought, and depth of information is...

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How will we know when self-driving cars are safe? When they can handle the world’s worst drivers

Posted on May 20, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

Imagine learning to drive in a world that resembles the on-road insanity of “Mad Max” or “The Fast and the Furious.” In this world, no one...

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Where remote driving startup Phantom Auto has found new funding and customers

Posted on May 19, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

Before the COVID pandemic put pressure on an already squeezed transportation and logistics industry, Phantom Auto’s remote driving systems...

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Elon Musk just unveiled his vision for Tesla’s robotaxi — Should Uber be worried?

Posted on May 17, 2023 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

In 2016, Tesla (TSLA 4.41%) CEO Elon Musk first revealed plans to develop a fully autonomous self-driving robotaxi. While it’s still...

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San Francisco turns on autonomous vehicles

Posted on May 17, 2023 in Perspective, Technology

One would think San Francisco, arguably the most progressive city in America and still the epicenter of tech, would be the logical testing...

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Q&A: Kodiak’s James Reed offers fleet perspective on self-driving trucks

Posted on May 16, 2023 in Perspective, Technology, Trucks

During his six years as CEO of USA Truck, James Reed assessed a lot of future technologies to understand the implications to the...

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I rode the world’s first autonomous public bus service

Posted on May 15, 2023 in Buses, Perspective, Technology

Boring. That’s how I’d describe riding the world’s first autonomous bus service, being launched for public use in...

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Uber weighs its self-driving future

Posted on May 15, 2023 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

As Uber races to build up its fleet of autonomous vehicles, the company wants to make sure they’re actually up to every task. The...

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My week navigating the awkward teenage years of self-driving cars

Posted on May 13, 2023 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

When I lived in the Outer Sunset, San Francisco’s foggy beachside neighborhood, I grew accustomed to seeing camera and sensor-fitted...

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