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Autonomous semi trucks to hit California roads
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
California's Department of Motor Vehicles issued the first-ever permit for testing heavy-duty autonomous trucks over 10,001 pounds on public roads, starting with a drivered phase leading to eventual driverless commercial deployment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Autonomous truck founders in the US must accelerate testing in California to meet tight mileage requirements for commercial driverless licenses. This regulatory opening creates a fast track to market dominance if you move quickly.
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2 sources · 17 Aug 2026
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