Oct 11, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Safety, Testing
In a city known for sprawling freeways, a new type of vehicle will begin to merge into Los Angeles traffic. Angelenos will now have to start sharing the road with autonomous ride-hailing services that are revolutionizing commuting. But at the same time, these vehicles...
Sep 21, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Safety
Recent data analyses underscore a promising trend: Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are showcasing remarkable safety records, a development that should warrant policymakers’ attention and ease public concern. A Pennsylvania State University study has found that AVs have...
Aug 31, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Safety
Two people dressed in dark colors and wearing masks dart into a busy street on a hill in San Francisco. One of them hauls a big orange traffic cone. They sprint toward a driverless car and quickly set the cone on the hood. The vehicle’s side lights...
Aug 24, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Detroit, Featured, Safety, Testing
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city. The state Department of Motor Vehicles asked for the reduction after a Cruise...
Aug 9, 2023 | Batteries, Safety
Volvo is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire. The checks affect about 172 vehicles as part of the Volvo brand and nine Mack Trucks, built...
Aug 2, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Safety
U.S. auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into safety problems with Tesla vehicles. This time the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a dozen complaints about loss of steering control or loss of power steering in the...
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