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    From adaptive, "smart" cruise control to fully self-driving vehicles, advanced technology is playing a role in how we get around and helping shape the future of transportation. This category provides news, updates and insight into the connectivity and advancements behind autonomous vehicles.

    Latest from Automation

    Torc Robotics
    AV developers have proven AV trucking technology over hundreds of thousands of miles and counting.
    Technology

    Autonomous trucking check-in: Where freight's future stands mid-decade

    Jade Brasher
    Oct. 31, 2024
    As more autonomous trucking companies overcome technological, logistical, and regulatory obstacles, freight movement is on the precipice of transformation. But what can fleets...
    Torc Robotics
    The Daimler Truck subsidiary reported this week that Torc Robotics’ autonomous truck technology achieved advanced validation trials using the new generation of Freightliner Cascadias on multi-lane closed courses.
    Technology

    Torc autonomous trucking technology reaches another milestone

    Josh Fisher
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Daimler Truck’s AV subsidiary’s successful closed-track trials keep it on pace for 2027 driverless on-highway freight transportation. Torc continues to explore how to support ...
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    Five technology trends driving vehicle mapping and navigation

    Oleksandr Odukha
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Though easier to obtain today via dashcams, drones, and satellites, mapping data collection remains labor-intensive.
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    Aug 30, 2024: Gavin Newsom speaking about his commitment to build and expand clean energy in CA with the launch of a clean, renewable hydrogen hub at the Port of Oakland.
    News

    California governor vetoes autonomous truck regulations

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Oct. 10, 2024
    Two bills proposing regulations for heavy-duty autonomous vehicles were vetoed by California's governor, Gavin Newsom. The move firmly places the state DMV as the prime regulator...
    Volvo Group
    Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in AI-driven trucking company aifleet
    News

    Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in AI-driven trucking company

    FleetOwner Staff
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Founded in 2020, aifleet operates in the U.S. full-truckload segment of the trucking industry.

    Latest From Automation

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    The draft regulatory language outlines heavy-duty AV testing and permitting processes.

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