Tag: Waymo/Google

German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving

BMW German carmakers cannot afford to burn billions over the years. (Photo: dpa) Wemding, Munich, Düsseldorf The matter seemed clear. US tech companies such as Waymo, Cruise and Zoox led the development of automated driving, and the traditional auto industry was left behind. While Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW were using well-known lane departure warning systems… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving

German Manager Magazin: Sixt and Mobileye cooperate on Robotaxis: How Munich is to become the stronghold of autonomous driving001104

From big hype to quiet withdrawal – this is how, at least in the end, the relationship between German car manufacturers and taxi services with self-driving vehicles could be described. In order to stand up to the Google subsidiary Waymo with its robotaxis, German automakers had been practicing strong announcements for years: Daimler and Bosch,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Sixt and Mobileye cooperate on Robotaxis: How Munich is to become the stronghold of autonomous driving001104

China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has unveiled its first cargo van, the vessel upon which it will self-drive into the world of urban logistics. WeRide will work with Chinese automobile manufacturer Jiangling Motors (JMC) and Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express to commercialize its first self-driving van at scale. The deal was signed on Wednesday… Continue reading China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van

Tesla is planning for a wider release of its controversial ‘Full Self-Driving’ software

Nearly a year after Tesla started testing its controversial “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) beta software with a select group of customers, the company’s CEO Elon Musk said he is aiming for a wider release by the end of September. The news comes as an older version of the software leaked online. Musk said on Twitter that… Continue reading Tesla is planning for a wider release of its controversial ‘Full Self-Driving’ software

Change SuiteVolkswagen CEO: smart cars, not e-cars, are ‘gamechanger’8:15 PM UTC

Herbert Diess, CEO of German carmaker Volkswagen AG talks to members of Greenpeace ahead of the Munich Motor Show IAA Mobility 2021, in Munich, Germany, September 5, 2021. REUTERS/Jan Schwartz Diess speaks ahead of Munich car show Shift towards electric vehicles was “kind of easy” 15% of Volkswagen’s business will be mobility services MUNICH, Sept… Continue reading Change SuiteVolkswagen CEO: smart cars, not e-cars, are ‘gamechanger’8:15 PM UTC

Back to School and Back to Basics with Waymonuats

The school year is quickly approaching and students will be sitting in a class once again, whether at home or in person. In fact, some students are already back in session! Some classes will completely absorb them in the material and others will have them wondering “when will I ever use this information again?” or… Continue reading Back to School and Back to Basics with Waymonuats

Worldwide Autonomous Trucking Industry – Hardware Will Reach $88.9 Billion Globally by 2026

DUBLIN, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Trucking Market by Infrastructure, Trucking Type and Business Model 2021 – 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report assesses the autonomous trucking market, including leading vendors, strategies, product, and service offerings. The report evaluates autonomous trucking by autonomy level, powertrain type, components, and supporting… Continue reading Worldwide Autonomous Trucking Industry – Hardware Will Reach $88.9 Billion Globally by 2026

Gatik expands autonomous box truck operations to Texas with $85 million in new funds

In the two years since Gatik AI came out of stealth, the autonomous vehicle startup has launched pilots with Walmart and Canadian retail giant Loblaw in its bid to prove that self-driving technology combined with box trucks is the secret economic sauce for hauling goods short distances. Now, the company is expanding into Texas —… Continue reading Gatik expands autonomous box truck operations to Texas with $85 million in new funds

The Station: Rivian makes its IPO move, Nuro pushes into Nevada and Waymo scales up in SF

The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. I’m… Continue reading The Station: Rivian makes its IPO move, Nuro pushes into Nevada and Waymo scales up in SF