#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.

Jack Roberts Named HDT Executive Editor

A longtime trucking industry veteran journalist, Jack Roberts brings 27 years of experience to the HDT editorial team.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions Begins North American Operations

Volvo Autonomous Solutions, the Swedish truck OEM's autonomous research and development business unit, has opened its North American headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

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FTA Announces Grants for Research to Improve Bus Safety

Recipients will demonstrate technologies that reduce bus collisions, improve facility operations, and improve the accessibility and efficiency of service.

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NuVinAir Launches Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution

ReNuSurface Power Podz streamline eco-friendly efficiency for the automotive industry.

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AI Uses to Multiply Across Electric Fleet and Remarketing Sectors

ChatGPT and regenerative artificial intelligence could develop endless ways to enhance, transform, and repurpose how the automotive sector operates. And it says we won’t die.

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Biz Briefs: Bytemark Digital Ticketing, Electric Bus Charging, and More

Get the latest from Bytemark, ABB E-Mobility, and Alexander Dennis.

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Rule Would Require AEB in New Cars

Proposal intended to protect pedestrians and reduce traffic deaths and injuries overall.

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Biz Briefs: Autonomous Mini Buses, GOGO Charters, and More

Get the latest from Alstom, GOGO Charters, and Siemens Mobility.

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Ease Logistics Testing Automated Truck Platooning in Ohio

Ease Logistics said it will soon be the first in the U.S. to deploy connected and automated truck platooning technology on revenue-generating routes.

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Daimler, Toyota to Merge Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino will merge on “an equal footing” to collaborate in commercial vehicle development for hydrogen, electric, autonomous, and...

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Daimler Truck, Toyota Strike Deal to Advance Zero-Emissions Truck Tech

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino will merge under a new deal struck by the two companies and their parent corporations, Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corp., respectively. The goal? Accelerate the development of advanced technologies such as zero-emissions and connected...

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Four Powerhouse Truck Manufacturers Join Efforts

MFTBC and Hino will merge and collaborate in commercial vehicle development, procurement, and production, building a globally competitive Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer.

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Applied Intuition Acquires Embark Technology

Embark's test fleet of autonomous trucks will be coming off the road as the company is acquired by Applied Intuition, which provides software and tooling for autonomous vehicle development.

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Einride Partners With Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Electrify Shipping Routes

Keen Transport’s heavy-haul fleet is set to use Einride battery-electric trucks shuttling loads out of the Port of Savannah.

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Biz Briefs: Transdev, Flow Labs Announce New Partnerships

Transdev and LYNX weren't the only companies to announce a partnership recently.

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AI Use in Car Rental Agencies: Top Security Concerns

As the rental car industry moves toward more AI use, it must guard against the weaknesses this technology presents.

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ChatGPT Comes to Car Rental: Top 8 Risks and Liabilities

AI innovation comes with heavy responsibility. Know the risk and liabilities before adding user-accessible AI tools in rental car businesses.

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GM and Tech Companies Expand ChatGPT Initiatives in Automotive

GM is partnering with Microsoft to add ChatGPT in vehicles, while new vendors target generative AI products for automakers and dealerships. Tesla’s Elon Musk predicts a “ChatGPT moment” by next year.

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