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Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Cybercab

LOS ANGELES — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Oct. 10, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.

October 11, 2024
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Verne’s Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen Tech Nears Pilot Phase

San Francisco-based Verne plans to offer truck makers the option of cryo-compressed hydrogen storage to achieve the same range as a diesel tractor.

October 10, 2024
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NMFTA Launches Benchmarking Program for LTL Industry

On Oct. 1, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association held its first meeting for a new benchmarking group aimed at boosting efficiency through shared insights.

October 10, 2024
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FMCSA OKs Carrier Exemptions for Pulsating Brake Light Tech

Since May, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has given the OK for at least seven motor carriers to deploy the Intellistop braking system for up to five years, with restrictions.

October 10, 2024
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CEO Says Uber Will Prioritize Autonomous Safety

Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving fleet, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.

October 10, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla to Finally Roll Out Robotaxi Tonight

When Elon Musk finally unveils autonomous taxi prototypes late Oct. 10, the Tesla CEO will have a lot to prove.

October 10, 2024
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Volvo Cars Deputy CEO to Leave After EV Plan Walked Back

Volvo Car AB is shaking up its management team, with Chief Commercial Officer and Deputy CEO Bjorn Annwall leaving the company.

October 9, 2024
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Amazon Unveils AI Tool to Help Drivers Find Packages Faster

Amazon.com Inc. unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help drivers locate packages in cluttered vans.

October 9, 2024
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Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.

October 9, 2024
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Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines

On Sept. 10, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, were sentenced in federal court in Washington, D.C., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.

October 9, 2024