The U.S. House just paved the way for more self-driving cars

Thousands of self-driving cars are now that much closer to hitting the streets after House lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday to expand companies’ ability to test the next-generation technology. It’s a major step forward for tech companies, Detroit manufacturers and urban planners who believe automated cars will transform the economy. Here’s what you need to know.

Thousands of self-driving cars are now that much closer to hitting the streets after House lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday to expand companies’ ability to test the next-generation technology. It’s a major step forward for tech companies, Detroit manufacturers and urban planners who believe automated cars will transform the economy. Here’s what you need to know.