New federal bills aim to unify regulations, pre-empt state restrictions, and accelerate the deployment of driverless trucks across interstate corridors.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has introduced NAVI, a fleet of autonomous electric shuttles operating on the Bay Street Innovation Corridor in downtown Jacksonville.

The system, fitted into a New Flyer Xcelsior 40-foot (12.1 metre) hybrid-electric bus, delivered industry-leading results in fuel economy and emissions performance.

Rollback of Clean Air Act authority would end federal greenhouse gas limits for heavy-duty vehicles, reshaping costs and investment across the U.S. commercial vehicle sector.

The front-frame equipment mounts allow bodybuilders to install accessories such as snow ploughs, outriggers, and hose reels, used in a variety of applications.

The new location reinforces TRP’s commitment to accessibility and on-the-ground support for commercial vehicle operators.

The new plant will manufacture both conventional CNG/diesel and fully electric versions of the Enviro500, including the Enviro500EV, with an initial build rate of one bus per week.

Schmitz customers who use ‘TrailerConnect’ to monitor their trailers can now access Goodyear’s ‘TPMS Connect’ software without needing to install any additional hardware.

New round-the-clock operations more than double truck utilisation and open the door to cross-state corridors.

Expanded collaboration includes shared data and scaled production of Aeva’s 4D LiDAR sensors, supporting real-world deployment in the US.

This is in line with a state mandate: “all new school bus purchases must be zero-emission by 2027, and by 2035, every bus on the road must be electric”.

The new production line, expected to become operational by the fourth quarter of this year, is being built mainly in response to the recent hikes in US import tariffs.