A Tesla driver was killed after smashing into a firetruck on a California highway
It's unclear if the Model S was operating on autopilot and if the driver was intoxicated.
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Uber Parks Its Self-Driving Truck Project, Saying It Will Push For Autonomous Cars
The move comes after Uber has spent roughly $925 million in recent years to jump-start its effort to create a viable line of self-driving freight trucks.
GM Says Car With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals Ready For Streets In 2019
The car company said Friday that it has filed a petition with the Department of Transportation to deploy its fourth-generation Cruise AV. GM says the vehicle has no manual controls.
How Driverless Vehicles Could Harm Professional Drivers Of Color
African-American professional drivers earn a median annual wage nearly $2,500 higher than in nondriving jobs. For Hispanic drivers it's a $5,800 premium, and Native American drivers earn $2,000 more.
Tesla Has Begun Making All Its New Cars Self-Driving
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, says once the technology is fully enabled, the cars will be able to drive with no human input. Musk says previously built Teslas can't be retrofitted with the latest features.
Carmakers Question The Future Of The Automobile, The Driver And The Industry
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have offered clues on how they expect to deal with a future that includes self-driving cars.
Americans Unconvinced Of Potential Good Of Self-Driving Cars, Study Finds
Most Americans say they should always have the option to drive themselves. That's despite the fact the average driver is excited by driverless technology.
Google And Fiat Chrysler Partner To Make Self-Driving Minivans
This is the first time Google has worked directly with an automaker to integrate its self-driving technology into a passenger vehicle, the companies said in a joint statement.
Google Makes The Case For A Hands-Off Approach To Self-Driving Cars
California regulators say autonomous cars should have a licensed driver, but a top Google engineer says that makes as much sense as putting a steering wheel or brake pedal in the back of a cab.
What's Next For Self-Driving Cars?
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says standards must be developed, such as determining whether licensed drivers will be required. But he says potential safety benefits will be a big advantage.