Key U.S. senators are making a last-ditch effort to win approval of a bill to speed the use of self-driving cars without human controls, but face an uphill battle on Capitol Hill. Staff for Republican Senator John Thune and Democratic Senator Gary Peters circulated a draft of a revised bill aimed at breaking a legislative… Continue reading U.S. Lawmakers Make Final Push to Win Approval of Self-Driving Car Bill
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Self-Driving Cars Encounter Political Roadblocks
Auto makers and other companies racing to commercialize self-driving car technology are facing pushback from local politicians, complicating their plans to bring real-world testing to more U.S. cities. In New York City, General Motors Co. has put on hold plans to begin testing in Manhattan because Mayor Bill de Blasio has expressed concerns about the… Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Encounter Political Roadblocks
Report: Self-Driving Technology Threatens Nearly 300,000 Trucking Jobs Over 25-Year Period
Autonomous driving technology could replace some 294,000 long-distance truck drivers over the next 25 years, a lighter impact than some have predicted but one that could still significantly reshape freight-industry employment, according to a new research paper. The changes would likely eliminate some of the best-paid positions held by the more than 2 million heavy-duty… Continue reading Report: Self-Driving Technology Threatens Nearly 300,000 Trucking Jobs Over 25-Year Period
Alphabet’s Self-Driving Unit Steers Into China
Waymo is setting up shop in Shanghai, giving parent company Alphabet Inc. a foothold in China as it considers rebooting its Google search engine behind the Great Firewall. Waymo, a leading player in the global race to develop driverless cars, opened an office in Shanghai’s free trade zone, according to a filing with China’s National… Continue reading Alphabet’s Self-Driving Unit Steers Into China