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Aurora Innovation, Bot Auto operating self-driving freight trucks in Houston

Posted on May 12, 2025 in News

Both companies say they are operating with Level 4 automation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),...

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Robotaxi company Waymo is scouting Boston

Posted on May 12, 2025 in News

Waymo, the controversial self-driving car company whose robotaxis have become a common sight in San Francisco and a few other cities, will...

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FORVIA HELLA Secures Contract for Intelligent Control Electronics

Posted on May 12, 2025 in News, Technology

The company said the modules are an indispensable key technology for realizing medium and higher levels of automated driving....

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What we learned during a ride-along in a driverless May Mobility minivan

Posted on May 12, 2025 in Perspective

The driverless Toyota Sienna minivan came to a halt in a parking lot when it detected a garbage truck blocking its path....

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U.S. Safety Regulators Demand Answers from Tesla on Robotaxi Plans and Full Self-Driving System

Posted on May 12, 2025 in Policy & Regulation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a detailed set of questions to Tesla regarding its upcoming robotaxi...

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S.RIDE, Provider of the Taxi App “S.RIDE®,” Partners with UK-based Wayve to Begin Collecting Public Road Data for Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving AI Development

Posted on May 12, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

S.RIDE has partnered with Wayve to begin collecting real-world driving data in Tokyo, supporting the development of AI for driver...

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S.RIDE, Provider of the Taxi App “S.RIDE®,” Partners with UK-based Wayve to Begin Collecting Public Road Data for Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving AI Development

Posted on May 12, 2025 in News, Technology

S.RIDE has partnered with Wayve to begin collecting real-world driving data in Tokyo, supporting the development of AI for driver...

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Anthony Clayton and Tanya Bedward | The coming of autonomy

Posted on May 11, 2025 in Perspective

Current forecasts from the industry suggest that robo-taxis and fully autonomous trucks will become commercially available by about 2030,...

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The visionary behind Waymo reveals what will make or break robotaxi companies

Posted on May 11, 2025 in Perspective

Sebastian Thrun is one of the leading pioneers of self-driving technology. He cofounded Waymo, which began as a “moonshot”...

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Baidu’s Apollo Go expands robotaxi tests in Hong Kong as it aims for global reach

Posted on May 11, 2025 in News

The Baidu unit has received an updated pilot licence, allowing it to double the number of robotaxis operating in a wider area....

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Artificial intelligence voice gender, gender role congruity, and trust in automated vehicles

Posted on May 11, 2025 in Perspective

The study offers insights for enhancing user trust and acceptance of AV technology, suggesting future research directions for developing...

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First Ride Review: Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Assist Pro Delivers Near-Autonomous Capability

Posted on May 9, 2025 in News, Perspective

Mercedes-Benz’s new AI-powered Drive Assist Pro genuinely delivers near–Level 3 autonomous driving capability on crowded urban roads. And...

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Ontario invests $56 million to power “homegrown” automotive and mobility companies amid trade war

Posted on May 9, 2025 in Finance

The Ontario government and private partners are investing over $56 million in “homegrown” automotive and mobility companies (such as those...

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Self-driving startup Nuro raises $106 million at lower valuation

Posted on May 9, 2025 in Finance, News

Nuro Inc. announced a new funding round that it said will support its commercial expansion plans in additional US cities and...

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Waymo Says Its Autonomous Driving System Cuts Pedestrian Injury Crashes by 92%

Posted on May 9, 2025 in Perspective

Waymo’s autonomous driving system is proving to be significantly safer than human drivers, particularly in preventing injuries to...

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Imaging radar chip doubles power processing

Posted on May 9, 2025 in Technology

Imaging radar processors are key to the perception systems that will enable a variety of current and future automotive segments like...

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German consortium advances the development of self-driving commercial vehicles

Posted on May 9, 2025 in News

The ATLAS-L4 research project involved twelve partners who pioneer the use of autonomous commercial vehicles on German roads and...

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Uber invests $100m in WeRide for robotaxi expansion

Posted on May 8, 2025 in Editor’s Picks

Uber will invest US$100 million into China’s autonomous vehicle company WeRide, as part of a plan to expand their robotaxi partnership to...

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Uber invests $100m in WeRide for robotaxi expansion

Posted on May 8, 2025 in Finance, News

Uber will invest US$100 million into China’s autonomous vehicle company WeRide, as part of a plan to expand their robotaxi partnership to...

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NXP Unveils Third-Generation Imaging Radar Processors for Level 2+ to 4 Autonomous Driving

Posted on May 8, 2025 in Technology

S32R47 family are NXP’s highest performing radar processors, addressing the demanding requirements of Level 2+ to 4 autonomous driving....

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