US Fire Department: Autonomous vehicles are a problem

The California Fire Department speaks out against autonomous vehicles on public roads. Recently there was an incident involving the use of force. The development of autonomous driving continues and encounters unforeseen developments. US news outlet Mission Local reports that San Francisco police and first responders are dealing with dysfunctional autonomous cars that get in the… Continue reading US Fire Department: Autonomous vehicles are a problem

Change in law regarding autonomous trucks in the USA

After years of pressure from the autonomous vehicle industry, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is close to allowing companies to test and deploy self-driving trucks on public roads. However… Autonomous trucks will soon be allowed in California be tested. Now, however, a new obstacle has emerged: The bill would require a trained human safety operator… Continue reading Change in law regarding autonomous trucks in the USA

Apple is reducing test drivers for autonomous driving

Apple has reportedly reduced the number of riders for its testing program in California. The company is based in Cupertino, California Apple had 145 travelers for its program at the end of April. That’s 66 fewer than in March, according to US media, citing data from the DMV. In 2017, Apple CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed… Continue reading Apple is reducing test drivers for autonomous driving

New truck partnerships: Bosch with Plus and Continental with Aurora

When it comes to trucks, autonomous driving is making rapid progress. Suppliers are now cooperating with startups in the autonomous vehicle industry. The development autonomous trucks promises more sales and commercial use better sales. Where there is a shortage of workers and delivery traffic increases, the robot has to get to work. works like that… Continue reading New truck partnerships: Bosch with Plus and Continental with Aurora

Japan: Autonomous truck test begins

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

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!