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Driverless cars are multiplying on Texas roads. Here’s what you should know.

Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are here. Tribune journalists took a ride in one recently and answer the biggest questions about who’s driving the driverless trend and how the state regulates them.

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Self-driving cars and buses: Your guide to the future of autonomous vehicles

‘My ministers will introduce new legal frameworks to support the safe commercial development of emerging industries, such as self-driving vehicles’

The Independent UK

GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit agrees to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco

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

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The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment

The backup Uber driver involved in the first death involving a fully autonomous vehicle has pleaded guilty to endangerment

The Independent UK

Volkswagen Launches Autonomous Vehicle Test Program In The US

The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD microbus will enter ride-hailing service in Austin from 2026

InsideEVs

China’s WeRide Cleared for Nationwide Road Test in UAE

Autonomous vehicle startup wins first nationwide clearance to test self-driving autos in the Middle Eastern nation

Caixin Global

Driverless pod maker which works with Jaguar Land Rover, Morgan and Aston Martin buys parts manufacturer

Aurrigo makes six autonomous vehicles, which can cut costs, resolve operational issues and tackle labour shortages

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Driver in fatal Uber autonomous crash set for June trial

An Uber driver involved in the first death connected to a fully autonomous vehicle faces a June trial

The Independent UK

Regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles gets review from Kentucky lawmakers

The future movement of vehicles along Kentucky highways got a hearing in Frankfort during the now-completed General Assembly session

WEKU

Ford Pulls Petition To Skip Safety Standards On Autonomous Vehicles

The automaker is focusing on its SAE Level 2 BlueCruise technology.

Motor1

We were told we'd be riding in self-driving cars by now. What happened to the promised revolution?

According to predictions made nearly a decade ago, we should be riding around in self-driving vehicles today. It’s now clear the autonomous vehicle revolution was overhyped.

The Conversation

Alliance preps trial of autonomous bus

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and four local companies in the telecom and autonomous vehicle sectors initiated the development of the country's first unmanned electric bus to cash in on the trend.

Bangkok Post

Cruise wants to test self-driving vehicles across California

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state

The Independent UK

The future of autonomous vehicles in Kentucky gets a legislative hearing

The anticipated transition of vehicle transportation in the coming years got a hearing in a Kentucky legislative meeting Tuesday. The bill establishes the regulatory framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on Kentucky’s public highways.

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‘Loss of life is not recoverable’: California considers authorizing self-driving semi-trucks

Following years of pleadings from the autonomous vehicle industry, California officials are revisiting a statewide policy that prohibits self-driving semi-trucks and big rigs on its roads.

Al Jazeera

On the road in San Francisco, riding in a driverless taxi

Autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo and Cruise make inroads on California streets, despite safety concerns.

Bangkok Post

Trio puts 5G technology to work

Industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG), telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) and global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies have joined hands to develop autonomous vehicle systems for industrial zones powered by 5G.

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily podcast: Driverless EVs roaming London | Plug It In

As part of the Evening Standard’s #PlugItIn campaign, Tech & Science daily has spoken with autonomous vehicle company Wayve about the future of EVs in the city.

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Car or robot? Unlocking the future of autonomous vehicles

Communicating what autonomous vehicles ‘see’ can improve pedestrians’ trust and public acceptance. Can it also lead to widespread adoption of robots in cities?

StockNews.com

3 Autonomous Vehicle Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Autonomous vehicles (AV) are the next major evolutionary step in transportation. However, there are many years before its full adoption. Here are 3 stocks that will benefit from this industry's growth and increasing adoption: Tesla (TSLA), Micron (MU) and ON Semiconductor (ON).

Evening Standard

A London company has developed a breakthrough in self-driving car tech

The new technology could finally usher in the era of autonomous vehicles in big cities like London

Birmingham Post

Autonomous vehicle firm Aurrigo International to float on AIM

Manufacturer is looking to expand its work in the aviation sector where its vehicles are used to transport luggage and cargo around airport

Benzinga

Why Does California Lag In Autonomous Freight Commercialization Testing?

Back in 2012, California adopted legislation, rules of the road so to speak, for the operation of autonomous vehicles on Golden State roadways. It took three more years, until 2015, for implementing regulations to follow.

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GM Reinstates Dividend, but These 2 High-Yielders Are Better Buys

General Motors (GM) recently reinstated its quarterly cash dividend after a hiatus of two years. At 9 cents a share, it is a vast reduction from the 38 cents a share paid back in April 2020. With persistent economic turbulence and GM’s priority to spend massively to compete in the…

The Conversation

'Narco-drones' are the newest form of drug trafficking. Our laws aren't yet ready to combat them

This month, Spanish police authorities seized autonomous underwater vehicles, each capable of transporting around 200 kilograms of drugs. It’s not the first time police authorities have caught an uncrewed vessel carrying illicit substances.

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