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Technology & Science

Sep. 28, 2016

California DMV is driving away tech companies

In stark contrast to California's ill-considered draft regulations, states like Texas and Michigan are opening their doors to companies that develop self-driving car technology. By Elliot Katz and Mark Radcliffe

By Elliot Katz and Mark Radcliffe

Last December, the California Department of Motor Vehicles released its draft autonomous vehicle regulations which, by requiring a human driver (as well as a steering wheel and pedals), undermines the opportunity for self-driving cars to reach their full life-saving potential on California roads. Now, there is more bad news: Despite many automakers and tech companies originally setting their sights on Silicon V...

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