A test run of a self-driving truck has begun on a highway near Tokyo. The test for autonomous truck rides is an important prerequisite for the automated transport of goods. A legislative change that came into force this month in Japan allows autonomous vehicles to operate under certain conditions. [embedded content] The test project is… Continue reading Japan: Autonomous truck test begins
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Bemoaned confusion about assistance systems
Some assistance systems are confusing for most drivers. These include cruise control and parking aids, according to a survey in the USA. Cruise control and parking assistance are the most confusing in-car tech features for most drivers, a survey shows. Almost three-quarters of drivers feel tech-savvy, but three in ten are unable to use all… Continue reading Bemoaned confusion about assistance systems
Elon Musk is poised to jeopardize Tesla’s autonomous driving gains
Elon Musk is years behind on his ambition to make Tesla’s cars fully autonomous. He said he’s willing to risk the company’s profit margins for autonomous driving. Elon Musk said in a conference call that Tesla has the opportunity to sell cars “without profit” and later earn immense sums with the driverless software. But how… Continue reading Elon Musk is poised to jeopardize Tesla’s autonomous driving gains
Aurora opens terminal for autonomous trucking
Autonomous driving startup Aurora opens first autonomous truck terminal and awaits exemption Self-driving vehicle startup Aurora has its first commercial autonomous terminal trucks in Texas was opened, thus creating a model for a future network of terminals that will enable driverless transport around the clock. [embedded content] The new terminal coordinates trucks to move cargo… Continue reading Aurora opens terminal for autonomous trucking
Anger in Traffic? Please bypass!
Everyone knows when you get angry in traffic. But how should autonomous vehicles react to this? The Road rage is there, even if only a few want to admit it. That is why researchers at University of Warwick in England working on training self-driving cars to recognize and avoid traffic frenzy. [embedded content] The university’s… Continue reading Anger in Traffic? Please bypass!
Waymo vehicles get stuck in the fog
The Fog – is a horror film and a weather phenomenon. For Waymo it is a horror weather phenomenon, because the vehicles had to admit defeat to the fog. Driving in thick fog is a challenge for humans, but it seems self-driving cars are struggling too. As a precaution, five Waymo autonomous vehicles parked on… Continue reading Waymo vehicles get stuck in the fog
New Tesla accident with activated autopilot
A fatal accident earlier this year in which a Tesla crashed into a fire truck involved the vehicle’s driver assistance system, the company disclosed to regulators. The accident killed 31-year-old Genesis Mendoza-Martinez of Pittsburgh. Tesla revealed details of the Walnut Creek accident involving the Tesla Model S. The accident happened on February 18. The incident… Continue reading New Tesla accident with activated autopilot
Japan is planning a lane for autonomous driving on expressways
In Japan, they want to make progress with regard to autonomous driving. Therefore, the country plans to equip the expressway with a lane for robot cars. Last year it was announced in Japanthat one in April of this year with a new traffic law autonomous vehicles level 4 want to allow. The aim is not… Continue reading Japan is planning a lane for autonomous driving on expressways
Recall at Cruise after accident
A cruise vehicle collided with a bus in San Francisco. The robot taxi was to blame for the rear-end collision. Cruise is now recalling 300 vehicles. The crash happened on March 23 and is due to a software bug. The movement of the articulated bus was mispredicted, as reported by Reuters. A Cruise autonomous vehicle… Continue reading Recall at Cruise after accident
Beautiful Easter
from David Fluhr· Published April 7, 2023 · Updated April 6, 2023 I’ll be away for a few days looking for eggs Go to Source