Trump transport czar Chao calls for looser rules on self-driving

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says President Trump will make a decision on the country's auto emissions rules soon. © Reuters

RYO NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. needs to relax its regulations to pave the way for development of self-driving vehicles, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told Nikkei in a written interview.

"Many of our vehicle safety regulations are outdated and actually prevent the introduction of new advanced safety technologies in new vehicles," Chao said.

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