The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems.
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Tesla Dealt Big Blow as Almost All Cars in China Need Safety Fix
Tesla Inc.’s aspirations in China were dealt a major blow over the weekend after the government ordered that almost all the cars it has sold in the nation — more than 285,000 of them — be fixed to address a safety issue.
June 28, 2021Fleets’ COVID-19 Safety Practices May Linger After Pandemic Ends
The COVID-19 outbreak prompted transportation companies to adopt a battery of safety measures — some of which may remain in place even after the pandemic is over.
June 21, 2021Volvo, Northvolt Join Forces on European EV Battery Factory
Volvo Car Group and Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB will jointly build an electric car battery factory in the latest move by European manufacturers to localize cell production in the region.
June 21, 2021Transportation Companies Prepare for Hurricane Season
Summer means the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and many of the world’s biggest transportation companies are taking steps to prepare for what some forecasters say could once again be above-average activity along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
June 17, 2021Truck Parking Information Needs to Be Functional, Accurate, ATRI Research Says
Effectively addressing the truck parking capacity problem will depend on standardization and accuracy, according to a recent white paper from the American Transportation Research Institute.
June 15, 2021Rep. Bob Latta Reintroduces Self-Driving Vehicle Bill
Legislation meant to facilitate access to autonomous vehicles nationwide has again come before the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 14, 2021US to Seek Automated Braking Requirement for Heavy Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced plans “over the next year and beyond” to issue a new proposal that would set standards and require heavy trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
June 14, 2021Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19
The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.
June 10, 2021AASHTO, ITS America Appeal FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Decision
Opposition to the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling on the 5.9 GHz transportation spectrum band remains active as a pair of stakeholders are formally pushing back on the agency’s move.
June 8, 2021