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LM Industries’ autonomous shuttles head to Phoenix, Sacramento campuses

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 in Buses, News

LM Industries asked municipalities to propose uses for its Olli low-speed autonomous shuttles in what the company calls a “fleet...

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Bosch’s CES-bound shuttle concept takes us on a trip to a not-too-distant future

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 in Buses, News, Technology

In 2018, the new car market is divided into several segments: Sedans, SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, and so on. German components...

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Key U.S. senator calls self-driving legislation a ‘long shot’

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 in Cars, News, Policy & Regulation

A landmark U.S. bill that would speed adoption of self-driving cars is now “a long shot” to pass before the current Congress adjourns in...

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Patent describes how Lyft’s self-driving cars might communicate

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 in Cars, News

Safety is a major concern when it comes to autonomous vehicles, for both the people they’re transporting as well as those who are...

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RTC, City of Las Vegas land $5M grant for autonomous vehicle project

Posted on Dec 12, 2018 in Buses, Finance, News

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and the City of Las Vegas received a $5.3 million grant from the Federal...

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Autonomous vehicles: A key pillar of RATP Dev’s innovation strategy

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Buses, Cars, News

Driverless flying taxis, autonomous transport pods, self-driving cars … no longer the realm of science fiction, the technology required to...

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US has a ‘concerted strategy’ to push allies to reject Huawei’s 5G equipment: Eurasia Group

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

The United States is pushing its allies to shut out Chinese tech giant Huawei’s 5G networks due to national security concerns as the...

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Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles will soon be able to drive without any human input

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Cars, News

Tesla vehicles will soon be able to drive without any human assistance, CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday via Twitter. “Already testing...

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Magna unveils flexible interior for autonomous vehicles

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Cars, News

Magna, the automotive supplier that introduced the game-changing fold-into-the-floor Stow ‘n Go seating for Chrysler minivans, is at it...

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Here’s how Lyft envisions self-driving cars communicating with pedestrians

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

The question of how self-driving cars will interact and communicate with humans is one that has come up before, but the answer is still up...

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Uber manager raised concerns about self-driving program just days before fatal collision

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Cars, News

An 890-word email was sent to Uber’s executives that raised safety concerns about the company’s autonomous vehicle program just days...

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Innovative steering system meets needs of disabled and autonomous driving

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

Current adaptable systems that enable people with physical disabilities to drive compare poorly with conventional vehicle controls like...

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All the places self-driving cars are being tested around the world

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 in Cars, News

Americans’ enthusiasm for cars is now rivaled by their eagerness to automate them. Europeans are plugging away on new pilot projects, but...

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BMW names new head of autonomous driving development

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 in Cars, News

BMW said Alejandro Vukotich will be the new head of its driver assistance and autonomous driving development department. Vukotich will...

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Senate Democrats fight push to pass driverless-car bill during lame duck Congress

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 in Cars, News, Policy & Regulation

Senate Democrats are pushing back against attempts to pass a compromise bill in the lame-duck session that could speed the introduction of...

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Vision Processing Unit market is determined to cross US$ 945.5 million by 2024

Posted on Dec 9, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Markets, News, Technology, Trucks

The Vision Processing Unit Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 945.5 Million by 2024 at a CAGR of 41% in the given forecast period....

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Alphabet’s Waymo is moving toward self-driving semi trucks

Posted on Dec 9, 2018 in News, Trucks

The autonomous-driving race continues to accelerate, with a notable advance coming from Alphabet’s (GOOGL – Get Report) (GOOG...

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Tesla Autopilot is ‘soon’ going to support traffic lights, roundabouts, and full self-driving, says Elon Musk

Posted on Dec 9, 2018 in Cars, News, Technology

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is teasing important new developments for its Autopilot system to ‘soon’ support traffic lights, stops and...

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Has Columbus, Ohio raised its IQ yet? A progress report from the mayor

Posted on Dec 9, 2018 in Buses, News

It was just over two years ago that Columbus, Ohio, won the Department of Transportation’s $40 million Smart City Challenge, beating 77...

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Ford and VW considering an expansive alliance likely to echo across the global auto industry

Posted on Dec 9, 2018 in Cars, News

Barring a last-minute hitch, two of the world’s largest automakers plan to announce a far-reaching alliance shortly after the new...

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