Daimler shows off its road-approved self-driving 18-wheeler

Daimler has a self-driving Freightliner 18-wheeler licensed to drive
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Self-driving vehicles aren't limited to sedans. On Tuesday, Daimler Trucks unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration, the first autonomous commercial truck given permission to drive on public roads, in this case, Nevada highways. At Tuesday's unveiling ceremony, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) ceremonially gave Daimler its special permit to test its self-driving big rig on public roads around Las Vegas. On Wednesday, Daimler gave test-rides to the media. Here is The Associated Press' report:

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.