Sensor technology suppliers Spartan Radar and Uhnder Inc. have formed a partnership to develop improved sensing capabilities for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technology for commercial trucks.
February 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous
TuSimple Agrees to US Oversight, Concluding Probe
Trucking startup TuSimple Holdings Inc. reached an agreement with U.S. authorities to resolve security concerns around its self-driving truck operations and the company’s ties with China.
February 23, 2022BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous
Michael Lohscheller Named President at Nikola Motor
Nikola Corp. named Michael Lohscheller president of Nikola Motor with the aim of scaling its global heavy-duty truck business.
February 22, 2022BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Navistar, Nauto Announce Distribution Agreement
Nauto, a provider of AI-based vehicle safety technology, and Navistar International Corp. announced a distribution agreement to make Nauto’s predictive-AI vehicle camera system available for new fleet vehicle purchases or as an upgrade for existing fleet vehicles throughout International Truck’s network of nearly 1,000 dealers.
February 18, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Tesla Braking Issue Spurs Second NHTSA Probe Related to Autopilot
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints of Tesla Inc. cars with Autopilot driver assist that suddenly brake at high speeds, the latest in a string of confrontations between the company and safety regulators.
February 17, 2022BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Aurora Reports 2021 Results, Plans to Expand in 2022
Self-driving transportation company Aurora Innovation Inc. on Feb. 16 announced that its fourth-quarter and full-year losses widened, but also said that its available cash soared in the wake of becoming a public company late last year.
February 17, 2022BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsAutonomousTop 50
Waymo to Haul Freight for C.H. Robinson in Texas Tests
Logistics giant C.H. Robinson is collaborating with Waymo to introduce autonomous trucks into its freight network, starting with multiple pilots in Texas.
February 16, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
US OKs New Headlights That Won’t Blind Oncoming Drivers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.
February 15, 2022BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Alphabet’s Wing Elevates Adam Woodworth to CEO
Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit elevated its leading technology official to head the company as it seeks to rapidly expand its drone delivery operations, including in the Dallas suburbs.
February 15, 2022BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Elon Musk Donated $5.7 Billion of Tesla Shares to Charity
Elon Musk gifted almost $6 billion worth of Tesla Inc. stock to charity late last year in one of the largest philanthropic donations in history.
February 15, 2022