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Texas A&M researchers develop framework to identify health impacts of self-driving vehicles

Posted on Oct 25, 2020 in Buses, Cars, News, Trucks

Texas A&M University researchers have developed a conceptual model to identify systematically the potential health impacts of...

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University of Macao launches autonomous driving bus

Posted on Oct 23, 2020 in Buses, News, Technology

MACAO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — The University of Macao (UM) Friday launched an Autonomous Driving Bus Testing Platform, marking...

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Survey: Trust in Michigan University Autonomous Shuttles Is Up

Posted on Oct 16, 2020 in Buses, News, Perspective

Despite national studies indicating weak public sentiment toward autonomous vehicles, 86% of riders of the University of Michigan’s...

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Mcity Driverless Shuttle research reports findings after safe project conclusion

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 in Buses, News, Technology

Results from the nation’s first driverless shuttle project to focus primarily on consumer acceptance and data collection show high levels...

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Survey of riders on UM driverless shuttle shows vast majority trusted it

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 in Buses, News

Despite national studies indicating weak public sentiment toward autonomous vehicles, 86% of riders of the University of Michigan’s...

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Keolis and Navya take a new step in autonomous mobility with the entry into service of their first shuttle without an onboard safety operator, in Châteauroux, France

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 in Buses, News

Since June 22th, 2020, the shuttle new-generation “Autonom® Shuttle Evo” has been in service at the CNTS, where is located the...

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Toronto is getting a self-driving shuttle bus next year (PHOTOS)

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 in Buses, News

The City of Toronto has signed an agreement with Local Motors by LM Industries to bring an electric, automated shuttle to the city’s...

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LM Industries announces $15M funding from SPARX Group to deliver Olli to customers and consumers

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 in Buses, Finance, News

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Industries, the parent company of Local Motors – the world’s first and only...

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Throwing wrenches at autonomous vehicles

Posted on Oct 13, 2020 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Trucks

If you need to quickly figure out whether or not an AV is safe, you might want to throw a wrench at it.  If it doesn’t crash, it’s worthy...

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The real question: When do we ban human drivers?

Posted on Oct 12, 2020 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Trucks

Every year, about twenty million people die or suffer serious horrific (and permanent) injury every year, worldwide. With self-driving...

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Slow and steady wins the race: A case for driverless shuttles

Posted on Oct 6, 2020 in Buses, Perspective

Many driverless shuttles and delivery programs operate at no more than 25 mph on structured routes or within tightly fenced areas, and...

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Ann Arbor startup develops autonomous robot to safely deliver meals, groceries in pandemic

Posted on Oct 3, 2020 in Buses, Cars, Perspective

The COVID-19 crisis has affected Michigan companies big and small in all kinds of ways but for startups tied to robotics and mobility, the...

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Dominion Energy programs accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Virginia

Posted on Sep 29, 2020 in Buses, Knowledge Center, News, Webinars

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dominion Energy Virginia today announced another step to drive electric vehicle...

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10 unexpected places taking on the driverless challenge

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 in Buses, Cars, Infrastructure, Perspective

The driverless dream is quickly becoming closer to reality, and not just in Silicon Valley. Here we take a look at a few of the more...

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Sweden’s Ericsson, Telia present self-driving bus ahead of 5G spectrum auction

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 in Buses, News, Technology

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Telecoms gear maker Ericsson and mobile operator Telia on Thursday showcased a self-driving, electric bus in...

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German space agency’s modular self-driving truck is just a life-size children’s toy from the ’70s

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 in Buses, News, Trucks

Swiss Army Knives are brilliant. Why have one knife when you can have six in one handy, pocket-sized package? They are the epitome of...

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Norway’s self-driving bus: a template for public transport?

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 in Buses, Perspective

It’s the first of its kind in Europe and testing is already yielding positive results. So, will driverless public transport become the...

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Singapore has big driverless ambitions and the pandemic is unlikely to stop them

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 in Buses, Cars, Perspective

SINGAPORE — The buggy takes off on the track, moving very slowly. No one is controlling it, but the wheel spins and the vehicle negotiates...

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China’s race to develop autonomous vehicles

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Trucks

China is making major investments in autonomous vehicles (AVs) and is planning extensive development in all aspects of this emerging...

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Cambridge’s self-driving shuttle bus trial delayed due to Covid-19

Posted on Sep 20, 2020 in Buses, News

An autonomous vehicle trial in Cambridge has been delayed and will no longer run on the guided busway. Delays caused by Covid-19 and...

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