Gavin Newsom Is Mesmerized By The Growth Of Driverless Cars. Other California Democrats, Not So Much

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently visited the Tesla gigafactory in China and expressed his enthusiasm for the future of autonomous vehicles. He believes that the technology will develop quickly, and that California should remain the global leader in its development. However, Newsom’s enthusiasm for autonomous vehicles is causing friction with some California cities, as mayors and other local officials are calling for more oversight of the robotic cars on public roads.