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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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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 8, 2024

Cumberland Community Improvement District’s AV shuttle pilot reaches 10,000 riders

The Hopper is a fully electric autonomous shuttle provided free to the community by the Cumberland CID as part of the Cumberland Sweep major mobility project. https://www.masstransitmag.com/alt-mobility/autonomous-vehicles/press-release/55233977/cumberland-community-improvement-district-cumberland-community-improvement-districts-av-shuttle-pilot-reaches-10000-riders ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 4, 2024

Hyundai and Waymo Enter Multi-Year, Strategic Partnership

Hyundai and Waymo announce strategic partnership to offer safe and convenient autonomous driving experience for customers. https://fox40.com/business/press-releases/cision/20241004CN23416/hyundai-and-waymo-enter-multi-year-strategic-partnership/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Oct 3, 2024

Uber partners with ex-Yandex self-driving group for robotaxis and robot delivery

Uber expanded its cohort of autonomous vehicle partners today with the addition of Avride, formerly known as Yandex Self-Driving Group. https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/3/24260712/uber-avride-robotaxi-sidewalk-robot-delivery-yandex ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Sep 30, 2024

Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

A select number of all-electric Tesla Cybertrucks now have the ability to drive on US highways hands-free, after the automaker pushed an update to vehicles this morning. https://www.wired.com/story/cybertruck-finally-gets-full-self-driving-supervised/ ...

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Posted by newsiteadmin on Sep 28, 2024

Tesla’s self-driving mode requires regular interventions to prevent crash

A Tesla feature meant to handle driving tasks such as slowing to a stop when approaching a traffic light and changing lanes on the highway actually requires the driver to intervene regularly to prevent the Tesla from making a dangerous error. https://www.chron.com/culture/article/tesla-fsd-test-19797446.php ...

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