#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.

Inside Look: May Mobility's Driverless Arizona Project

Sun City represents the first of many communities globally where May Mobility aims to launch its rider-only transit services to transform cities by providing accessible, safe, and reliable transportation.

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Study: Electrification of Interstate Corridors Critical for Electric Truck Adoption

A new white paper produced by Uber Freight found that a nationwide, strategic, electric infrastructure plan — with an emphasis on Interstate highways — is essential for electric truck adoption by fleets.

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TuSimple Shutters U.S. Operations

Chinese-American autonomous truck technology developer TuSimple announced it is shutting down its North American operations.

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Biz Briefs: Alexander Dennis, KRT, and More

Get the latest from Alexander Dennis, Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority, and May Mobility.

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Tesla Recalls Nearly all Vehicles Sold in U.S.

Among the vehicles recalled are the Model 3 and Model Y, popular EV choices for police fleets looking to electrify.

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Tesla Recalls More Than 2 Million Vehicles

The recall follows an NHTSA investigation of 11 incidents involving Tesla’s Autosteer in August 2021.

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Houston METRO Unveils New AV Shuttle

FutureLink, part of the second phase of METRO's autonomous vehicle testing program, is a fully autonomous zero-emission shuttle that can operate on city streets.

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USDOT Announces New Rural Autonomous Vehicle Research Program

Recipients will use RAV program funding to conduct research regarding the benefits and responsible application of automated vehicles and associated mobility technologies in rural and Tribal communities.

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GM, Cruise, & Honda Bring Autonomous Vehicle Ridehail to Japan

Cruise and Honda, GM announced a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture company.

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Q&A: Navistar’s Tobias Glitterstam on Electric Trucks

Tobias Glitterstam, Navistar’s recently named chief strategy and transformation officer, sat down for an interview with HDT to talk about...

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Torc Robotics to Use Uber Freight Network for Autonomous-Truck Development

Uber Freight and Torc Robotics have created a new partnership where Torc will use insights from Uber Freight’s network to enhance the development and deployment of autonomous trucks.

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Increasing Gender Diversity in Transportation Tech Can Deliver Lasting Change

Undoubtedly, the transportation technology industry has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade.

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Mark Hope of EAVX: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Fleet

Staying ahead of industry trends is crucial to the success of any business or fleet today. Get to know the new leadership at EAVX pushing innovation forward.

worktruckonline.com

How Will the UAW Strike’s Impact Affect Fleets?

Vehicle supply seems to be less of an issue, while the effects on new-vehicle costs will manifest in the longer term.

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Insight from Holman DRIVE23: Moving Forward in a Challenging Fleet Environment

Holman Drive23 provided a one-stop shop of expert opinions weighing in on the turbulent fleet industry and best practices for leaders to succeed with their teams.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia Unveil 'Uni Wheel' Drive System

The Uni Wheel system was unveiled in Seoul, South Korea, and enables a flat-floor configuration in addition to improving available space inside the vehicle.

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Fontaine Makes the Fifth Wheel Smart

Fifth wheels are a safety-critical feature that often doesn't get the attention it should. Fontaine Fifth Wheel's SmartConnect aims to change that, with driver alerts and predictive maintenance for fleet managers.

truckinginfo.com

Issues With Upfitting and When to Expect Improvements

Fleet managers are still experiencing setbacks when it comes to upfitting work trucks. Experts share their knowledge on supply chain disruptions and when to expect improvements regarding upfitting trucks.

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