Two federal agencies announced a joint proposed rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks, aiming to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.
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NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias
NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.Â
June 22, 2023NHTSA to Require Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking within three years.
May 31, 2023Self-Driving Trucks Becoming Common on North Texas Roads
The North Texas area has become the new frontier for the development of self-driving trucks, with several companies setting up shop — and using local highways for real-world testing.
May 30, 2023Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.
May 23, 2023Aurora CEO Chris Urmson on the Future of Self-Driving Trucks
The prospect of a driverless semi is scary to many, but not to Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson, who helped to build Google’s autonomous vehicle unit.
May 1, 2023Carmakers Win Use of Airwaves for Advanced Safety System
FCCÂ regulators cleared automakers to use systems that let vehicles communicate wirelessly, offering a path forward for life-saving technology after years of disputes over airwaves.
April 25, 2023Tesla Q1 Sales Climb, but Profit Falls on Price Cuts
DETROIT — Tesla shares fell sharply April 20 as the company felt the sting of numerous price cuts it made across its model lineup this year in hopes of energizing sales.
April 20, 2023Tesla Reports Another Fatality Involving Automated Driving
Tesla Inc. disclosed to U.S. regulators another fatal crash involving automated driver-assist systems, bringing its total to 17 since June 2021.
April 17, 2023Kodiak Unveils New Autonomous Truck Platform
Kodiak Robotics introduced its fifth-generation autonomous truck hardware platform, the driverless trucking company announced.
April 10, 2023