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 systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognize a need to more closely monitor… Continue reading Ford CEO: Automated Driving Systems Need Regulation – Manufacturing.net
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Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – The Independent
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 recognize a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – The Independent
Ford CEO: US needs to regulate self-driving systems – Ohionewstime.com
Detroit — The CEO of America’s second-largest car company is calling on the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to enhance the safety of electronic driving systems. By encouraging federal regulations, Ford CEO Jim Farley has become CEO of the car, becoming as popular on American roads as questions are… Continue reading Ford CEO: US needs to regulate self-driving systems – Ohionewstime.com
Tesla is reportedly testing lidar sensors, which Elon Musk dismissed as ‘expensive’ and ‘unnecessary’ (LAZR, TSLA)
Tesla bought lidar sensors from Luminar for testing, Bloomberg reported Monday. Elon Musk has called lidar technology “expensive,” “unnecessary,” and a “fool’s errand.” Musk says he’ll develop self-driving tech that relies mainly on cameras instead. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly derided the use of lidar sensors for… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly testing lidar sensors, which Elon Musk dismissed as ‘expensive’ and ‘unnecessary’ (LAZR, TSLA)
Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems
Detroit – 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 recognize a need to more closely monitor the emerging… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems
Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360
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 Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360
Ford and Toyota top self-driving technology league table
TOKYO — Leading carmakers such as Ford Motor and Toyota Motor are catching up with tech giants in the global race to develop self-driving technology as indicated by new patent data. The two companies claimed the top two positions on a list of most competitive firms in terms of patents related to autonomous driving technology.… Continue reading Ford and Toyota top self-driving technology league table
Chinese startup Pony.ai can now test driverless vehicles in three California cities
Chinese robotaxi startup Pony.ai has been given permission by California regulators to pilot its autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver behind the wheel in three cities. While dozens of companies — 55 in all — have active permits to test autonomous vehicles with a safety driver, it’s far less common to receive permission for… Continue reading Chinese startup Pony.ai can now test driverless vehicles in three California cities
Waymo Eyes Raising Up to $4 Billion as Leaders’ Exits Sow Doubts
(Bloomberg) — Waymo is talking to outside investors about raising as much as $4 billion in additional capital to fuel its self-driving efforts. And the company has discussed plans to eventually list publicly, spinning out from its parent Alphabet Inc., according to people familiar with the plans. But Waymo must first quell concerns about a… Continue reading Waymo Eyes Raising Up to $4 Billion as Leaders’ Exits Sow Doubts
The self-driving industry’s Wild West days are done. An elite group of giants has taken the lead, and any challengers are likely doomed.
The gap between the self-driving industry’s leaders and their competitors is growing. The top tier includes Waymo, Cruise, Argo AI, Aurora, and Motional. Newcomers have the best chance to succeed if they target opportunities outside of ride-hailing. See more stories on Insider’s business page. In the decade after Google started working on self-driving cars, in… Continue reading The self-driving industry’s Wild West days are done. An elite group of giants has taken the lead, and any challengers are likely doomed.