Toledo, Ohio – Self-driving Truck Hits The Road For Debut On Ohio Turnpike

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    Ohio Governor John Kasich checks out a self-driving truck made by Otto. The truck was on display in the Dublin Methodist Hospital parking lot in Dublin on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Fred Squillante)Toledo, Ohio – A self-driving big rig is rolling down the Ohio Turnpike for the first time.

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    The debut of the self-driving truck on Thursday is part of Ohio’s $15 million investment in advanced self-driving highway technology.

    State officials say the turnpike is a good place to start the testing because it’s a relatively straight and flat route with wide lane markings.

    Turnpike officials say there will be a driver in the truck as a backup during testing.

    Ohio is among several states competing to play a role in the testing and research of autonomous vehicles, which is advancing.


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