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Current AI won’t get vehicles to the next level of autonomous driving

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 in Technology

Embedding intelligence within any device, let alone a 3,500lb scrap of metal, will be the next frontier of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Smart city connectivity essential to avoid AV jam

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 in News, Perspective

AV promise of improved mobility only happens when traffic signals talk to vehicles, otherwise self-driving cars could struggle at...

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Big Dawgs In Automated Trucking Make Big Moves Towards Commercialization

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 in Perspective

Introduction dates of commercial driverless trucks are increasingly coming into focus. Daimler Trucks has – for the first time – set a...

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The robotaxi revolution is here. L.A., other cities need to be able to regulate driverless cars

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 in Perspective

One day after California officials allowed a massive expansion of autonomous vehicle taxi service in San Francisco earlier this month,...

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29-year-old’s self-driving car startup was born in a garage—now it has Bill Gates’ attention and a $1 billion valuation

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 in News, Technology

For years, Kendall and co-founder Amar Shah pitched their London-based autonomous driving software company as a “contrarian” alternative...

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Say Hello To The Robo Taxi! Abu Dhabi Islands Welcome Driverless Taxis for Easy & Safe Commutes

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 in News

The future of transportation has reached Abu Dhabi. Now, driverless taxis can be hailed by anyone in Abu Dhabi on these two islands. All...

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Self-driving shuttle bus service launches at SF Treasure Island

Posted on Aug 17, 2023 in News

On Treasure Island, robo-buses are now up and running. The shuttle service, the first in California to operate entirely on public roads,...

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Taxi company known for self-driving cars gathering data in Charlotte

Posted on Aug 17, 2023 in News

A new driverless rideshare, Cruise LLC, is testing its vehicles in Charlotte as part of the company’s future plans in the city. But...

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We Rode San Francisco’s First Driverless Bus. It Was Jarring—and Not Exactly Driverless

Posted on Aug 17, 2023 in Perspective

San Francisco’s first driverless shuttle somehow manages to make whiplash-inducing stops despite never exceeding a few-miles-per-hour...

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China’s Baidu edges closer to first production EV after Geely venture Jidu gets nod from Beijing

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 in News

Chinese search and artificial intelligence (AI) giant Baidu has taken a substantial step towards tapping the country’s fast-growing...

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Alphabet (GOOGL) Set to Boost Waymo Operations in San Francisco

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in News

Alphabet GOOGL is continuously making strong efforts to expand the operation of its self-driving vehicles across the United States....

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San Francisco Petitioning CPUC for Reconsideration Following Robotaxi Vote

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in Policy & Regulation

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors announced on Tuesday that they will be petitioning the California Public Utilities Commission...

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‘Driverless cars are the hardest problem you could want to solve’ – Oxa’s Gavin Jackson

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in Perspective

The head of the UK tech startup is as passionate about self-driving ‘autonomy’ as Elon Musk – but thinks it could be 20 years away....

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Highly automated and driverless parking: now also available for the EQE Saloon

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in News

With INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT (SAE Level 4), driverless parking is now possible with the EQE Saloon at the parking garage P6 at Stuttgart...

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Detroit Today: Can self-driving cars thrive in the Motor City?

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 in Perspective

Detroit recently announced its own pilot program to provide self-driving shuttles for select older residents and those with disabilities...

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Toyota, GAC Toyota, and Pony.Ai to Start Mass Production of Level 4 Autonomous Taxis

Posted on Aug 14, 2023 in News

Toyota Motor China Investment (TMCI), GAC Toyota Motor Co. (GTMC), and Pony.ai have announced their collaboration to form a joint venture...

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Uber and Lyft Drivers Have Some Advice for Autonomous Vehicles Set to Swarm the Streets

Posted on Aug 14, 2023 in Perspective

San Francisco ride-hail drivers are about to share the roads with robot competitors. They say that the self-driving cabs need to work on...

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Driverless Buses Coming Soon to Orlando Theme Parks

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 in News

If you’re getting around in downtown Orlando, you’ll soon have another transportation option at your disposal. The city of Orlando has...

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GM Stock Value Plunges 7 Percent During Week Of August 7 – August 11, 2023

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 in Finance, News

The value of GM stock decreased during the week of August 7th to August 11th, 2023. Shares closed the week at $33.89 per share,...

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Regulators give green light to driverless taxis in San Francisco

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 in News, Policy & Regulation

California regulators gave approval Thursday to two rival robotaxi companies, Cruise and Waymo, to operate their driverless cars 24/7...

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