Environmental Protection Agency head Michael Regan says his agency is taking a series of actions to limit pollution from a cluster of long-lasting chemicals known as PFAS that are increasingly turning up in public drinking water systems, private wells and even food.
Autonomous Shuttle Launches at Wright Brothers Memorial
A three-month pilot project to test small, electric autonomous shuttles in North Carolina launched at the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills. The project will inform other driverless initiatives in the state.
April 23, 2021 •
North Carolina Department of Transportation Perhaps it’s only fitting that the site of early flight in North Carolina is today a launch area for a self-driving electric shuttle.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, (NCDOT) in partnership with TransLoc, has deployed an autonomous shuttle pilot project at the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills.
“NCDOT will use lessons learned from the pilot to guide policy development and roadway designs to ensure North Carolina roadways are a friendly environment for AVs,” said R. Harris Kay, a communications officer with NCDOT.
Self-driving vehicle makes history at Wright Brothers National Memorial
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KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. - The site of the first flight is a part of history once again.
On Tuesday, the National Park Service and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are joining at Wright Brothers National Memorial to announce the first-ever trial of a self-driving vehicle on recreational public lands in the U.S.
The Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) will be the subject of a pilot program featuring a self-driving public transit shuttle.
The three-month program aims to test the effectiveness and safety of driverless vehicles.