Jerry Hirsch

Volvo Group plans its own freight hauling business as it looks to tap an estimated $42 billion autonomous trucking market along the southern tier of the U.S.

Rather than tie its fortunes to fully autonomous tech, Israeli tech supplier Mobileye has developed a two-pronged approach that relies on expertise in today's driver-assistance systems as a bridge to tomorrow's self-driving.

The standard SAE 0 through 5 autonomous driving levels don't make sense to consumers and create misunderstandings and misuse, according to Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua.

Fleets kick the tires on the latest commercial electric trucks, testing street sweepers, garbage haulers and big rigs.

While electric trucks are poised to take over hauling cargo locally and regionally, the industry is looking at hydrogen fuel cell rigs for longer distances.

A AAA-funded study of advanced driver-assistance systems found they could reduce traffic deaths and injuries by large amounts if widely deployed.

The company lost $218 million during the second quarter compared with a $173 million loss during the same quarter last year. Shares tumbled 26 percent.

Nikola stockholders will allow the company to issue new shares to raise funds to roll out fuel cell trucks and build a hydrogen fueling network.

Always touted as the fuel of the future but never the present, the age of hydrogen is about to start.

A pending European Union regulatory change would classify heavy-duty trucks using the engines as zero-emission vehicles, boosting hydrogen internal combustion technology.

Consumer fear of not finding working chargers on road trips is slowing purchase interest in electric vehicles, according to J.D. Power.

Israel's strong technology and venture capital scene has turned the small nation into a global automotive industry player by focusing on sensors, chips, software and cybersecurity.

While Waymo and others build high-definition maps for autonomous driving, Israeli startup Imagry says going mapless saves money and is just as safe.

Israeli startup Ree Automotive has an innovative drive-by-wire design that uses electric-powered wheel and steering modules.

Automotive and mobility technology startups are flourishing in Israel, gaining investment from automakers and major suppliers.