Latest United States News
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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.
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US Homeland Security Invests in AI Detection and Tracking Algorithms
The Department of Homeland Security is funding Analytical AI's project to build algorithms that link objects to people to enhance security.
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United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility to Launch eVTOL Flights in San Francisco
Eve Air Mobility and United Airlines have announced plans to launch eVTOL commuter flights throughout the Bay Area in San Francisco.
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Mercedes‑Benz DRIVE PILOT Certified for Level 3 Operation in California
Mercedes‑Benz's DRIVE PILOT for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving has received certification for use in the state of California.
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Shared Micromobility Vehicles Return to Dallas after 3 Years
The City of Dallas has reintroduced shared dockless micromobility vehicles after halting their use three years ago.
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US DOT Funding to Deploy Intelligent Transportation Technology
The Federal Highway Administration has awarded over 52 million USD under the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation programme.
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Waymo Autonomous Vehicles to Be Available on Uber App
Waymo and Uber have announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to make the autonomous Waymo Driver available on the Uber platform.
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Blade to Offer eVTOL Flights from New Jersey to New York
Blade Air Mobility will operate and transform the Newport Helistop in Jersey City, New Jersey to prepare for eVTOL flights.
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US DOT and Transport Canada Announce Cross-Border EV Charging Corridor
The US DOT and Transport Canada have announced the first cross-border EV charging corridor between the US and Canada.
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Lyft Launches Preordering Service for Airport Pickups
Ride-hailing provider, Lyft has launched new features within its app to make it easier for travellers to preorder a ride at the airport.