Driving news articles 2017

Here are some notable driving news articles from 2017:

  1. Self-Driving Cars Get Green Light in California: In January 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill allowing companies like Google and Tesla to test self-driving cars on public roads without human backup drivers. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Tesla Autopilot System Under Investigation After Fatal Crash: In March 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S that was using the company's Autopilot system. (Source: CNN)
  3. Uber Self-Driving Car Involved in Fatal Accident: In March 2017, an Uber self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, raising concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles. (Source: The Verge)
  4. New York City Introduces Congestion Pricing: In June 2017, New York City introduced a congestion pricing plan to reduce traffic and raise revenue for the city's transportation system. (Source: The New York Times)
  5. Ford to Invest $4.5 Billion in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles: In September 2017, Ford announced plans to invest $4.5 billion in electric and autonomous vehicles, with the goal of launching 16 new electric models by 2022. (Source: Reuters)
  6. California to Allow Autonomous Trucks on Public Roads: In October 2017, California regulators approved a permit allowing a company called TuSimple to test autonomous trucks on public roads. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
  7. NHTSA Proposes New Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles: In November 2017, the NHTSA proposed new safety standards for autonomous vehicles, including requirements for vehicle-to-vehicle communication and cybersecurity. (Source: Automotive News)
  8. Lyft to Launch Self-Driving Car Service in Las Vegas: In December 2017, ride-hailing company Lyft announced plans to launch a self-driving car service in Las Vegas, in partnership with a company called Aptiv. (Source: The Verge)
  9. GM to Invest $1 Billion in Autonomous Vehicle Development: In December 2017, General Motors announced plans to invest $1 billion in autonomous vehicle development, with the goal of launching a self-driving taxi service in 2019. (Source: CNBC)
  10. UK to Introduce New Road Pricing System: In December 2017, the UK government announced plans to introduce a new road pricing system, which would charge drivers based on the distance they travel. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the many driving news articles from 2017. The year was marked by significant advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, as well as ongoing debates about the safety and regulation of self-driving cars.