The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) said Friday (pdf) it has authorized General Motors-owned self-driving vehicle company Cruise to provide driverless passenger service to the public in its robotaxis. The CPUC said Cruise is the first entrant in its driverless pilot program, which lets companies give test rides in vehicles without drivers. Under the terms… Continue reading Cruise gets permit from California to provide passenger test rides in driverless vehicles
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Cruise can now give passengers rides in driverless cars in California
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of GM that also has backing from SoftBank Vision Fund, Microsoft and Honda, has secured a permit that will allow the company to shuttle passengers in its test vehicles without a human safety operator behind the wheel. The permit, issued by the California Public Utilities Commission as part of its… Continue reading Cruise can now give passengers rides in driverless cars in California
Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Stuff.co.nz
The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognise a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Stuff.co.nz
Waymo’s driverless taxi service can now be accessed on Google Maps
Waymo One, the ride-hailing service that uses driverless vehicles in the suburbs of Phoenix, can now be accessed and booked through Google Maps. This will be the first fully autonomous ride-hailing option available in the app, which will roll out first to Android users, Waymo said Thursday. The team-up not only brings together two Alphabet… Continue reading Waymo’s driverless taxi service can now be accessed on Google Maps
Self-Driving Coalition Announces New Board Members Embark and Aurora
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Self-Driving Coalition – dedicated to working with lawmakers, regulators and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles (AVs) – announced today that Aurora and Embark have joined the Coalition’s Board of Directors. Both Embark and Aurora became members in 2020, and their addition… Continue reading Self-Driving Coalition Announces New Board Members Embark and Aurora
Explainer: Tesla drops radar; is Autopilot system safe?
By Hyunjoo Jin 5 Min Read (Reuters) – Tesla Inc has dropped radar sensors from its semi-autonomous driving system, Autopilot, raising concerns over the safety of the camera-only version, Tesla Vision. FILE PHOTO: The interior of a Tesla Model S is shown in autopilot mode in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Alexandria Sage/File… Continue reading Explainer: Tesla drops radar; is Autopilot system safe?
Why I Ride with Waymo: Ben & the Henderson Family
Hi there, can you tell us a bit about yourself? We are the Hendersons. We’re a relatively eclectic crew who enjoy traveling, art, technology, architecture, science, and a bit of everything, really! What was your first fully autonomous ride like? When did it start to feel like a normal part of your daily life? Our… Continue reading Why I Ride with Waymo: Ben & the Henderson Family
HEINEKEN USA And Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Reduce Drunk Driving
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HEINEKEN USA, in conjunction with Waze, the world’s leading traffic and navigation app, today announced a partnership in the U.S. to promote responsible consumption. Piloting this summer in California, the campaign is utilizing targeted in-app notifications and offering vouchers from the leading rideshare app to encourage consumers not… Continue reading HEINEKEN USA And Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Reduce Drunk Driving
Airspace Link Completes a $10 Million Series A Round Led by Altos Ventures
DETROIT, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Airspace Link, Inc., the leading North American provider of solutions designed to help the FAA, state and local government agencies better plan for and manage the safe integration of drones into their communities, today announced it completed a $10 million series A capital raise with Altos Ventures. Founded in 1996,… Continue reading Airspace Link Completes a $10 Million Series A Round Led by Altos Ventures
Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Design ENGINEERING
In April, Ford announced it will begin offering its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system to customers later this year. (Photo credit: Ford Motors) DETROIT (AP) – The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Design ENGINEERING