U.S. lawmakers have been divided for years over how to amend current auto safety regulations to encompass self-driving cars, including the scope of consumer and legal protections. By David Shepardson A group representing self-driving car companies is appointing a former U.S. Senate aide as its new head as the industry works to convince U.S. policymakers… Continue reading U.S. autonomous vehicle group picks ex-Senate aide as director
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Oct 25 (Reuters) – A group representing self-driving car companies is appointing a former U.S. Senate aide as its new head as the industry works to convince U.S. policymakers to speed the deployment of autonomous vehicles and jumpstart stalled legislation. The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) has tapped Jeff Farrah as its first executive director,… Continue reading Untitled
The auto industry’s $75B bet on autonomy is not paying off – Automotive News Europe
Autonomous vehicle companies and suppliers have collectively spent about $75 billion developing self-driving technology, with scant sign of meaningful revenue emerging from AV services after all that investment. This has spelled disaster for Aurora Innovation, TuSimple Holdings and Embark Technology, whose shares have each plunged at least 80 percent this year. It’s no wonder Intel… Continue reading The auto industry’s $75B bet on autonomy is not paying off – Automotive News Europe
Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022: Geiger-Mode Technology Presents Lucrative Opportunities
DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robo-taxis market is expected to grow from $1.05 billion in 2021 to $1.71 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63.3%. The robo-taxis market is expected to grow to $11.01… Continue reading Robo Taxis Global Market Report 2022: Geiger-Mode Technology Presents Lucrative Opportunities
Waymo focuses on Los Angeles
from David Fluhr Published October 21, 2022 Updated October 20, 2022 Waymo is expanding and now wants to offer itself in Los Angeles. so far is Waymo in Phoenix and in san francisco represent. But soon you can also book a ride with a robotic taxi service from Waymo in Los Angeles. So far the… Continue reading Waymo focuses on Los Angeles
Automakers to double spending on EVs, batteries to $1.2 trillion by 2030
Automakers have forecast plans to build 54 million battery electric vehicles in 2030, representing more than 50% of total vehicle production, according to the analysis. By Paul Lienert The world’s top automakers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop and produce millions of electric vehicles, along with the batteries and raw… Continue reading Automakers to double spending on EVs, batteries to $1.2 trillion by 2030
Guidehouse Insights Names Waymo, Aurora Innovation, and TuSimple Leading Vendors Developing Automated Driving System Technology for Trucks
Leaders demonstrate exceptional technology development, strong supplier relationships, and a viable business model BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the competitive landscape for companies developing automated driving system (ADS) technology for medium and heavy-duty trucks. ADS technology is continuing a slow march toward becoming sufficiently mature to enable broad… Continue reading Guidehouse Insights Names Waymo, Aurora Innovation, and TuSimple Leading Vendors Developing Automated Driving System Technology for Trucks
Rivian hires former Waymo exec for new autonomy, AI role
Rivian has hired former Waymo executive James Philbin to lead autonomy and AI at the automaker, a new role that signals the company’s interest in automated driving technology. Philbin was director of software engineering for two years at Waymo. Before that, Philbin worked for five years at Amazon’s self-driving subsidiary Zoox, where he lead computer… Continue reading Rivian hires former Waymo exec for new autonomy, AI role
Waymo will expand robotaxi operations to LA next
Google’s Waymo driverless ride-hailing service is expanding operations to Los Angeles, California. Waymo has not yet specified a timeline for when the rides will start – just that Los Angeles will be next in line. It’s a major announcement, given the size and scope of LA driving, which is more complex than both Phoenix and… Continue reading Waymo will expand robotaxi operations to LA next
Waymo’s self-driving taxi service is coming to LA
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