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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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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 21, 2024

Miller Electric Drives Autonomous Vehicle Operations with T‑Mobile 5G Private Network

T-Mobile and Miller Electric Company today announced a collaboration to use a 5G private network to connect a fleet of autonomous vehicles (AVs) along the city’s waterfront and urban core as part of Jacksonville’s Ultimate Urban Circulator program. https://iotbusinessnews.com/2024/10/21/65505-miller-electric-drives-autonomous-vehicle-operations-with-t%E2%80%91mobile-5g-private-network/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 18, 2024

TIER IV and Matsuo Institute launch generative AI project for AVs

Software specialist TIER IV and the Matsuo Institute have embarked on what they describe as a ‘groundbreaking generative AI project to significantly expand the operational design domains (ODDs) of Level 4 autonomous driving’. https://www.just-auto.com/news/tier-iv-and-matsuo-institute-launch-generative-ai-project-for-avs/?cf-view ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 17, 2024

Vay, Europe’s first startup to operate driverless vehicles on public roads lands €34M from EIB financing

Europe has emerged as a significant player in the global driverless technology market, with countries like Germany, the UK, and France leading the way. The European autonomous driverless cars market industry is projected to grow from $41.2 billion in 2024 to $345.2 billion by 2032. ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 13, 2024

Apple Officially Ends Driverless Car Project With Permit Cancellation

According to a recent report by the website macReports, the tech giant contacted the California Department of Motor Vehicles last month to cancel its Autonomous Vehicles Program Manufacturer’s Testing Permit, which had been active until April 30 of next year. https://www.pymnts.com/apple/2024/apple-officially-ends-driverless-car-project-with-permit-cancellation/ ...

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