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News, Analysis & Perspective on Autonomous Vehicles

White House frames AVs as an opportunity for economic growth

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Markets, Trucks

While much of the conversation around self-driving technology has revolved around the potential safety benefits, the White House and...

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Non-profit working toward consumer rating system for autonomous vehicle features

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, News

The non-profit, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released the results of a new study testing vehicle features like...

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New Wayne State lab uses autonomous vehicle tech to develop innovative computing solutions

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

The humble vehicle, purpose-built to carry people and goods from one place to another, is rapidly transforming into a “computer on...

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Testing finds flaws with car electronic car safety systems

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology, Trucks

Cars and trucks with electronic driver assist systems may not see stopped vehicles and could even steer you into a crash if you’re not...

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Luxoft acquires autonomous drive and connected mobility specialist Objective Software GmbH

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Finance, News

Luxoft Holding, Inc (NYSE:LXFT), a global IT service provider, announces the acquisition of Objective Software GmbH, a provider of...

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As Uber winds down autonomous truck business, Otto founders aren’t giving up

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in News, Trucks

Uber doled out more than $600 million to acquire self-driving truck startup Otto two years ago. Last week, Uber announced it was ceasing...

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Scale raises $18 million to label data from autonomous car companies like Lyft and Embark

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, Finance, News

Autonomous cars need data. Lots of data. According to research conducted by the Rand Corporation, they’ll have to drive hundreds of...

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Kodiak Robotics raises $40M for self-driving trucks

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Finance, News, Trucks

Kodiak Robotics has emerged from stealth mode and raised $40 million in Series A funding to develop technology for self-driving trucks....

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Why Waymo is worth a staggering $175 billion even before launching its self-driving cars

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, News

Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s multibillion-dollar self-driving vehicle bet hasn’t yet launched commercial operations but that’s not stopping...

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Driverless cars due for a slowdown on way to autonomy

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Driverless vehicles could eventually recircuit how we move and live, but until then, limo and bus operators have time to plan for a future...

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IIHS examines driver assistance features in road, track tests

Posted on Aug 7, 2018 in Cars, Knowledge Center, Reports, Trucks

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, August 7, 2018 On-road and track tests are helping IIHS craft a consumer ratings program for...

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‘Voice of Waymo’ helps driverless vehicles’ passengers

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, News

When commuters settle into one of Waymo’s self-driving cars there might not be a driver behind the wheel, but the Voice of Waymo is always...

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Waymo’s Phoenix project could tell us if self-driving cars can improve public transportation

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

The self-driving revolution is making a pit stop at the bus station before it hits your garage. Last week, autonomous car developer Waymo...

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Gaining trust in autonomous vehicles

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

There exists an inherent trust in transport services related to the airlines industry. There is however, considerable trust deficit in...

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“Nvidia is going straight for a fully autonomous vehicle”

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Nvidia VP business development Jeff Herbst sees AI taking over everywhere, and Nvidia’s platform leading the charge....

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Why valet parking is the future of smarter urban transit

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Before driverless cars rule the roads, more efficient, effortless curb management and parking can make space on our streets....

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Why Europe is losing ground in race to offer self-driving cars

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

Johann Jungwirth is visibly frustrated. In Hanover to present the latest iteration of the SElf-DRIving Car, or Sedric, Volkswagen...

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Cosworth providing vision solutions for ADAS and autonomous vehicles to MuCCA

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

Cosworth is extending its range of camera and data systems to provide vision solutions for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and...

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Schaeffler buys drive-by-wire technology for autonomous vehicles

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

German automotive supplier Schaeffler is acquiring drive-by-wire technology Space Drive from Paravan GmbH, which it said on Monday would...

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Blockchain and the autonomous vehicle

Posted on Aug 5, 2018 in Cars, Technology

Self driving cars seemed like a car dream a decade ago but now, they are not far from becoming reality. Autonomous cars are expected to be...

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