The California DMV began reviewing the application in late October, according to emails reviewed by The Wall Street Journal as part of the request. A Cruise spokesperson said the driverless startup plans to launch Origin testing once it received necessary regulatory approval and permits. The California DMV said it doesn't comment on pending applications or their status and there isn't a specified timeline for completing the review process. GM plans to begin building Origins in volume at GM's main electric-vehicle factory in Detroit next year, Cruise chief executive Kyle Vogt told analysts in October. Additionally, the driverless-car operator has encountered troubles with cars stalling in roadways and blocking traffic -- incidents that have required employees to retrieve vehicles, Cruise has said.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 03, 2022 04:19 UTC