Latest United States News
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US DOT to Advance Deployment of V2X Technologies
The US DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing 40 million USD in funding to advance the deployment of V2X technologies.
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Wisk Completes eVTOL Test Flights at Long Beach Airport
Wisk has become the first eVTOL air taxi company to conduct public flight testing in Los Angeles County at Long Beach Airport.
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Cruise AVs Upgraded for Interactions with Emergency Services
Cruise has upgraded its autonomous vehicles (AVs) to improve their capabilities in interacting with emergency and first responder vehicles.
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US Public Transit Users Save $13,000 Annually, APTA Report States
APTA has released a report demonstrating that public transit users can save over 13,000 USD annually compared to owning a private car.
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Houston METRO to Launch Shared E-bike Programme
Houston METRO has announced plans to launch a shared e-bike programme to enhance mobility options in the city from summer 2024.
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Waabi Partners with Uber Freight on Autonomous Truck Service
Autonomous technology developer, Waabi has partnered with Uber Freight to accelerate the scaled deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks.
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Bird Expands Its Presence in North America with Spin Acquisition
Micromobility provider, Bird has acquired Spin, making it the largest operator of shared micromobility services in North America.
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Joby to Build eVTOL Manufacturing Facility in Dayton, Ohio
Joby has announced plans to build a scaled manufacturing facility for eVTOL aircraft at Dayton International Airport in Ohio.
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US: Autonomous Shuttles Deployed at Universities and Colleges
As autonomous shuttles continue to be rolled out across the US, these vehicles are increasingly deployed on university and college campuses.…
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Insurance Claims Data Highlights Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo and insurance company, Swiss Re have published research on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles compared to human drivers.
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Beep and Oxa Partner to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles in the US
Beep has partnered with autonomous vehicle software developer, Oxa to deploy autonomous shuttles across the US.
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Boston to Pilot E-cargo Bike Delivery Programme
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) have announced the launch of an e-cargo bike delivery pilot programme.
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US: Clevon to Deploy Autonomous Robot Carriers at Peachtree Corners
Autonomous delivery company, Clevon is joining Curiosity Lab's smart city ecosystem in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
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New Rules to Mandate Zero-Emission Ride Hailing Vehicles in New York
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced new rules requiring ride hailing vehicles to be zero-emisson or wheelchair accessible by 2030.
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US: AAA Forecasts ADAS to Prevent 37 Million Crashes
The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts that ADAS technologies could prevent 37 million crashes in the US over the next 30 years…
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Autonomous Shuttle Pilot to Launch in Creative Village, Orlando
The City of Orlando has commenced an autonomous shuttle pilot with the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Beep.
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Archer's Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Receives FAA Approval for Test Flights
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL aircraft has now met all FAA safety requirements to begin flight test operations.
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US: MDOT Proposes Automated Vehicle Express Lane for I-94
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a project to construct an express lane for connected and automated vehicles.
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US: Siemens Joins Curiosity Lab Smart City Project in Georgia
Siemens has joined the Curiosity Lab smart city project at Peachtree Corners in Georgia to support bringing 5G electrification to the US.
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Cruise and Waymo to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) has voted in favour of Cruise and Waymo expanding robotaxi operations in San Francisco.
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Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin
Waymo is officially launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas following a successful trial period.
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Waymo to Halt Autonomous Trucking Timeline to Prioritise Ride-Hailing
Waymo has announced plans to sideline its work on autonomous trucking operations to increase its focus on the ride-hailing industry.
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Clevon Provides Commercial Autonomous Deliveries in Texas
Autonomous delivery provider, Clevon has partnered with PostNet Northlake to launch a commercial parcel delivery service in Texas.
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World's First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight to Take-Off in November
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have announced that the world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight is set to take off on 28 November.