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May 7, 2015

Daimler's self-driving rig on stage at Hoover Dam

By By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Its name is “Inspiration” and Daimler Trucks says it's the first ever self-driving semi-truck licensed to drive on public roads — in this case Nevada's highways — not only for testing, but business, too.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC debuted the self-driving big rig Tuesday night with a drive — and a driver steering — atop the Hoover Dam on the Nevada-Arizona border.


 
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