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Navistar product development exec talks advanced truck technology

Posted on Nov 14, 2018 in Perspective, Technology, Trucks

Next-generation powertrains and automated truck technologies are at the center of Navistar International Corp.’s drive for continual...

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Cars without drivers still need a moral compass. But what kind?

Posted on Nov 14, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Loved by some philosophers, loathed by others, the so-called trolley problem is the quintessential moral puzzle. A runaway train is...

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Why this NVIDIA partnership is a big deal

Posted on Nov 14, 2018 in Perspective, Trucks

NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) change of strategy in self-driving car technology is showing signs of paying off, which is why the...

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How autonomous vehicles will upend transportation

Posted on Nov 14, 2018 in Cars, Knowledge Center, Perspective, Videos & Podcasts

Autonomous vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, and hard-core promoters contend that driverless cars could soon be the norm rather...

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Self-driving cars may kill that old real estate mantra of ‘Location, Location, Location’

Posted on Nov 13, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

It’s early days for the robo-taxi business, with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo just starting to offer an on-demand driverless service in Phoenix,...

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak: ‘I do not believe in auto driving cars’ — it’s not possible yet

Posted on Nov 13, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Technologist Steve Wozniak told CNBC on Tuesday he had once hoped that Apple would build the first self-driving car. But the Apple...

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Waymo CEO: Autonomous cars won’t ever be able to drive in all conditions

Posted on Nov 13, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

It’ll be decades before autonomous cars are widespread on the roads — and even then, they won’t be able to drive...

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Does anyone understand Ford’s plans to dominate the future?

Posted on Nov 12, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

There’s a reason why Ford (F – Get Report) stock has underperformed its peers like General Motors (GM – Get Report) and...

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How software will dominate the automotive industry

Posted on Nov 11, 2018 in Cars, Perspective, Technology

The rise of autonomous vehicles will cause a tectonic shift in the mobility industry―and incumbents must evolve along with it. Toptal...

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Autonomous vehicles could shape the future of urban tourism

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Trucks

In the first study of its kind, published in the Annals of Tourism Research, academics from the University of Surrey and the University of...

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Heartland Tech Weekly: Preparing the trucking industry for driverless vehicles

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 in Perspective, Trucks

Last week, I attended an event hosted by The Atlantic on the future of work. One of the discussions centered around autonomous trucking —...

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How strict will the U.S. be on autonomous driving testing?

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Policy & Regulation, Trucks

The autonomous driving industry is becoming a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation. Meaning that, the industry needs regulations, but...

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Managing fleets in the autonomous-vehicle era

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Fleet owners have the day-to-day task of managing an enormous amount of inventory in multiple locations throughout the world within an...

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Ex-Intel CEO Brian Krzanich says he’s ‘still a firm believer’ in self driving cars as he takes on new role

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

Jim Cramer interviews former Intel CEO Brian Krzanich about his departure from the semiconductor company and his new role at automotive...

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Autonomous cars not really around the corner — more like 2035, says QNX VP

Posted on Nov 6, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

The vice president of an automotive software company told a Windsor audience Tuesday that the age of fully autonomous vehicles is a little...

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Addressing the challenges of autonomous driving

Posted on Nov 5, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Technology, Trucks

One of the hottest topics within the automotive world at the moment is autonomous driving, and both existing automotive manufacturers and...

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Why we need to define success in our evolution toward self-driving

Posted on Nov 4, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Perspective, Trucks

The convenience of low-cost on-demand personal mobility has taken our roads by storm. Young and old alike are leveraging ride-hailing...

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How autonomous vehicles will redefine land valuation

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 in Buses, Cars, Perspective

You’ve probably seen the headlines about self-driving cars and crashes. However, the truth is that they are safer than human drivers. In...

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Driverless cars reach commercial milestone on long road to future

Posted on Nov 2, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

The tech future often arrives fitfully. Something that seemed years away suddenly looms into view — only for it to be revealed as an...

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The fully autonomous Tesla: A scam?

Posted on Oct 30, 2018 in Cars, Perspective

It’s been two years since Tesla started selling the full self-driving option. Was Elon Musk too optimistic? Or did he know that his...

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