Autonomous
Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.
Autonomous Yard Tractor Developer Outrider Raises $62M
Autonomous electric yard tractor software developer Outrider raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round, it said Oct. 24.
Waymo Closes $5.6 Billion Funding Round
Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit, raised $5.6 billion from investors, its largest-ever funding round.
Tesla Stock Rises After Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
The company on Oct. 23 reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter, above the average analyst estimate.
Tesla’s Shrinking Margins Put Pressure on Upcoming Earnings
Shares of the Elon Musk-led company have fallen 12% this year through Oct. 22, while all of its Big Tech peers have advanced.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Under Investigation by NHTSA
NHTSA said Oct. 18 it will assess whether Tesla’s system, also known as FSD, has the ability to detect and appropriately respond to fog and other reduced visibility conditions.
Aurora: Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Risk, Insurance Costs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous trucks could help ease liability risk and alleviate rising insurance costs in the trucking industry by proactively identifying hazards and avoiding crashes.
Zoox Tests Autonomous Driving Ahead of Robotaxi Launch
Zoox is moving toward offering a driverless robotaxi service set to launch sometime next year in Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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