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Posted by newsiteadmin on Nov 14, 2024

NOVELSAT and Guident conclude successful first phase of joint project to enhance autonomous vehicles safety with space connectivity

The initiative aimed to develop an always-on, ubiquitous remote monitor and control solution for autonomous vehicles and devices, leveraging space communications and AI technologies. https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/novelsat-and-guident-conclude-successful-first-phase-of-joint-project-to-enhance-autonomous-vehicles ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Nov 12, 2024

Waymo One is now open to all in Los Angeles

Starting today, anyone in Los Angeles can take fully autonomous rides 24/7 with Waymo One – rolling through Santa Monica, Hollywood Boulevard, USC, and everything in between. https://waymo.com/blog/2024/11/waymo-one-open-to-all-in-los-angeles/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Nov 6, 2024

Lyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the app

Lyft announced three separate partnerships — with startup May Mobility, automated driving company Mobileye, and smart dashcam firm Nexar — all aimed at establishing a foothold in the emerging autonomous vehicle market. https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/06/lyft-partners-with-may-mobility-mobileye-to-bring-autonomous-vehicles-to-the-app/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Nov 4, 2024

Chinese autonomous driving firm DeepRoute.ai raises US$100 million as adoption accelerates

Chinese autonomous driving technology developer DeepRoute.ai has raised US$100 million from an carmaker, the company said on Monday, as it looks to bolster mass adoption of its systems on vehicles ahead of Tesla in China. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3285056/chinese-autonomous-driving-firm-deeprouteai-raises-us100-million-adoption-accelerates...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 30, 2024

Oxa Launches Self-Driving Ford Electric Cargo Vans

British start-up Oxa has launched an autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus fitted with its Oxa Driver software. https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/oxa-launches-self-driving-ford-electric-cargo-vans ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 29, 2024

Small fleet of autonomous shuttles to begin operation in Riverside

Three all-electric driverless shuttles will begin operating in Riverside in January, city officials announced Tuesday. The zero-emission autonomous shuttles will be operated and maintained by the Riverside Transit Agency as part of a two-year trial run to complement its existing bus service. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/small-fleet-of-autonomous-shuttles-to-begin-operation-in-riverside/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 25, 2024

Alphabet’s Waymo closes $5.6 bln funding to expand autonomous ride-hailing service

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab self-driving unit, Waymo, said on Friday it had closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by the Google parent, as it looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/alphabets-waymo-closes-56-bln-funding-expand-autonomous-ride-hailing-service-2024-10-25/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 23, 2024

Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain

Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year, a claim likely to face significant regulatory and technical challenges. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-promises-paid-robotaxis-next-year-significant-hurdles-remain-2024-10-24/ ...

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