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Existing auto insurance system well-positioned to handle autonomous vehicle claims: Travelers Canada exec

Posted on Jul 14, 2021 in Finance, Perspective

Canada’s existing auto insurance structure is well-positioned to resolve claims and provide fair and timely compensation to accident...

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How Germany hopes to get the edge in driverless technology

Posted on Jul 14, 2021 in Perspective, Policy & Regulation

FRANKFURT — In Hamburg, a fleet of electric Volkswagen vans owned by a ride-hailing service roams the streets picking up and dropping off...

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Hyundai Motor to pilot autonomous demand-responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ service

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Editor’s Picks

Hyundai Motor Company announced that it will begin a test operation of its RoboShuttle (named after ‘Robot’ and ‘Shuttle’) service on...

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Whether those endless edge or corner cases are the long-tail doom for AI self-driving cars

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Cars, Perspective

Get ready to go on a seemingly endless loop of sorts. Imagine that you are driving your car and perchance come upon a dog that has...

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Newness of AV tech insists upon public, private collaboration

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Perspective

Advancing autonomous vehicle technologies is bringing together government and the private sector in collaborations both say are not always...

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SAIC Motor says it will put Robotaxis capable of L4 self-driving on roads in China this year

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Cars, News

Chinese automotive design and manufacturing company SAIC Motor says it will launch 40 to 60 Robotaxis capable of Level 4 self-driving...

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Hyundai Motor to pilot autonomous demand-responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ service

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Buses, News

Hyundai Motor Company announced that it will begin a test operation of its RoboShuttle (named after ‘Robot’ and ‘Shuttle’) service on...

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Samsung unveils new automotive image sensor

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in News, Technology

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics on Tuesday released a new automotive image sensor as the tech giant eyes to expand its presence beyond the...

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Goodyear airless tire first on autonomous shuttles

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Buses, News

AKRON, Ohio, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In an industry first, Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tire...

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Widespread AV adoption starts with driver assistance systems consumers can trust

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in Perspective

In the past year, many of the conversations around autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been dominated by the same question: When will...

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Volkswagen’s new business strategy puts software and autonomous driving front and center

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 in News

Volkswagen will ramp up its software, mobility as a service and battery tech to stay competitive in the coming decades, as it and other...

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How following vital industry standards makes autonomous vehicles safer

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in Policy & Regulation

Radical changes are propelling the automotive industry forward as electrification transforms vehicles from mechanical systems into...

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Pony.ai announces launch of Robotaxi service in Shanghai

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in Cars, News

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Chinese autonomous car technology startup Pony.ai announced on July 7 that the pilot operation of its Robotaxi service...

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Algolux closes $18.4 million Series B round for robust computer vision

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in Finance, News, Technology

New investment will serve to accelerate market adoption of Algolux’s robust and scalable computer vision and image optimization...

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TRB panelists talk automated trucking’s implications on driver shortage, safety

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in Perspective, Trucks

Automated trucking applications, particularly in the longhaul sector, have the potential to help alleviate some of the strains associated...

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Tesla finally begins shipping ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta version 9 after a long delay

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in News, Technology

Tesla began sending out over-the-air software updates for its long-awaited “Full Self-Driving” beta version 9, the...

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U-blox launches PointPerfect GNSS corrections for mass market

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in News, Technology

U-blox has launched its new PointPerfect location service. PointPerfect delivers an advanced GNSS augmentation data service designed from...

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France is preparing for the arrival of autonomous driving

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in News, Policy & Regulation

Europe is having a first as France makes preparations for the arrival of autonomous vehicles on its roads. For Europe, this will be a...

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Hyperdrive Daily: Does a Federal crash data order have teeth?

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in Perspective, Policy & Regulation

Auto safety researchers cheered this week when U.S. regulators issued a new order requiring car makers to report crashes where automated...

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Hitachi Astemo Americas and Light collaborate on development of ADAS technology

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 in News, Technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc., and Light, a leading provider of depth perception...

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