#Driverless #Autonomous

Self-driving autonomous vehicles have arrived. Utilizing technologies such as radar, GPS, 360-degree camera systems and powerful onboard processing computers, driverless vehicles will eventually be rolled out to many industries including fleet, long-haul trucking, livery, Uber and on-demand car services. The driverless social paradigm shift is fast approaching. Check back for the latest in autonomous self-driving vehicles news and information.

Nikola First U.S. Trucks to Add PlusDrive Advanced Safety System

The first Nikola Tre BEVs and hydrogen electric vehicles that will incorporate factory-installed enhanced driver assistance features powered by PlusDrive will be available by the end of 2024.

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Uber Freight Piloting Electric Trucks as a Service in California with WattEV

As the industry experiments with sustainable alternatives to complement traditional capacity, a pilot project from Uber Freight, WattEV and CHEP will provide insight into the logistical complexities of electrifying freight transportation.

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USDOT Announces Funding for Safety Research

Project focus areas include, but are not limited to, improving the mobility of disadvantaged populations to mitigating the impacts of extreme weather.

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Tesla Recalls Multiple Models for Self-Driving Software Issue

Some 362,758 Tesla vehicles are being recalled because the full self-driving beta software can increase the chances of a crash.

automotive-fleet.com

HDT 2023 Top 20 Products

The best new and significantly improved products and components announced in 2022.

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Busworld Event Showcases Companies Across North America

Take a look at Busworld North America 2023, the event where companies had the opportunity to showcase their new vehicles.

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NYC DCAS Adds 71 Solar EV Chargers to Power Fleet

the $5.2 million investment expands the city’s charging infrastructure and can provide a resilient charging option during power outages.

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Autonomous Tech Advances: Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot Rolls Out in Nevada

Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the U.S. with its Drive Pilot system.

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Beep Appoints Executives to Scale Next Generation Platforms

Beep Inc. has expanded its leadership team.

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GM to Produce Chips With GlobalFoundries

General Motors and GlobalFoundries have entered a long-term agreement to produce better quality chips in higher volumes.

worktruckonline.com

A Fourth Traffic Light for Driverless Cars?

North Carolina State University's study explored a new traffic light concept that would allow autonomous vehicles to help traffic flow.

fleetforward.com

Power Storage Solutions to Provide Utility Microgrids

Power Storage Solutions has partnered with ELM to provide USA-based microgrids for utility. The process will standardize energy storage systems to save consumers and contractors time and money.

worktruckonline.com

What’s Going on with Trucking Jobs Numbers?

How can we reconcile recent freight market weakness with January's strong employment statistics? FTR's Avery Vise digs into the jobs numbers.

truckinginfo.com

5 Takeaways from Ford, GM’s Earnings Calls

For 2023, expect higher incentives, volumes, and inventory levels, but by how much?

automotive-fleet.com

FMCSA Seeks Input on Regulating Autonomous Commercial Vehicle Safety

As motor carriers begin using trucks with high levels of autonomous features in real-world operations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking at how they should be regulated.

truckinginfo.com

GM Defense, American Rheinmetall Collaboration on Army's Tactical Truck Program

The aim of the multi-phased program is to replace the Army’s family of heavy tactical trucks with production of up to 40,000 trucks.

government-fleet.com

Q&A: Waabi’s Trucking Exec on Autonomous Technology

Dustin Koehl joined autonomous-truck startup Waabi after 16 years working at trucking fleets. He shares his thoughts on Waabi's self-driving truck vision and the future of autonomous trucks in this interview.

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NuVinAir Launches New Cyclone Product

The cleaning company's newest patented product eliminates odors from rental cars in just one touch.

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