#Driverless

Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.

From TechCrunch: Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch

For the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas.

The new rule also requires manufacturers to ensure their self-driving vehicles move out of the way during emergencies

California’s new driverless vehicle regulations allow police to give AVs traffic tickets and require AV manufacturers to move their vehicles out of emergency zones.

Tuesday, regulators at the California Department of Motor Vehicles signed off on a plan to hold autonomous car companies responsible when their driverless rides break the rules.

Only 19% of Americans said they would likely own a driverless car within the next 20 years, according to Gallup.

Two recent fatalities involving Uber and Tesla vehicles using driverless systems have raised concerns that threaten to significantly delay or derail adoption of the technology. …Read More

The lawsuit brought by Alphabet subsidiary Waymo against ride-hailing app firm Uber over self-driving car technology has experts reexamining how trade secrets are handled. …Read More

A fatal crash of a Tesla car on autopilot has raised new questions about driverless technology. Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie discusses the fallout and what steps need to be taken.…Read More

Driverless car technology has advanced rapidly, but several security and use challenges remain. These need to be worked out as the sector grows.…Read More