Tesla’s AI day comes just days after NHTSA launched a probe into its Autopilot system. The event will provide updates on Tesla’s self-driving technology and serve as a recruitment opportunity. Here’s what experts expect Elon Musk and other executives to discuss at the event on Thursday. Loading Something is loading. Tesla’s AI day, set for… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘neural net’ is set to be the star of Elon Musk’s AI day (TSLA)
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TechnologyRyder will manage Waymo autonomous truck fleets5:08 PM UTC
A Waymo employee hails a ride on their phone during a demonstration in Chandler, Arizona, November 29, 2018. REUTERS/Caitlin O’Hara DETROIT, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Truck fleet operator Ryder System Inc (R.N) will manage and maintain autonomous trucks for Waymo Via, the autonomous truck unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O), the companies said on… Continue reading TechnologyRyder will manage Waymo autonomous truck fleets5:08 PM UTC
TechnologyAurora releases tool to gauge safety of self-driving systems4:13 PM UTC
Three of the fleet of 600 Waymo Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid self-driving vehicles are parked and displayed during a demonstration in Chandler, Arizona, November 29, 2018. REUTERS/Caitlin O’Hara Aug 18 (Reuters) – Aurora, the Silicon Valley self-driving startup founded by former Tesla, Uber and Google executives, has released what it says is the industry’s first tool… Continue reading TechnologyAurora releases tool to gauge safety of self-driving systems4:13 PM UTC
Waymo Via is scaling up autonomous trucking operations in Texas, Arizona, California
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving arm, is building a dedicated trucking hub in Dallas and partnering with Ryder for fleet management services in a two-pronged move to seriously scale up its autonomous trucking operations across Texas, Arizona and California. This news comes just a couple of months after Waymo announced a $2.5 billion raise that it would… Continue reading Waymo Via is scaling up autonomous trucking operations in Texas, Arizona, California
Waymo is building a hub for its autonomous trucks in Texas
Waymo announced plans to build a hub for its autonomous semi-trailer trucks on a nine-acre site near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Alphabet-owned company also said it is partnering with rental truck company Ryder on fleet management as it looks to grow the delivery and logistics portion of its business. The hub in South Dallas will… Continue reading Waymo is building a hub for its autonomous trucks in Texas
How Google’s self-driving car project accidentally spawned its robotic delivery rival
Nuro doesn’t have a typical Silicon Valley origin story. It didn’t emerge after a long, slow slog from a suburban garage or through a flash of insight in a university laboratory. Nor was it founded at the behest of an eccentric billionaire with money to burn. Nuro was born — and ramped up quickly —… Continue reading How Google’s self-driving car project accidentally spawned its robotic delivery rival
Here’s what the inevitable friendly neighborhood robot invasion looks like
In early 2021, a Nuro autonomous delivery vehicle pulled to a halt at a four-way stop in its hometown of Mountain View, California to let a user cross. This seemingly humdrum moment quickly looked like a decidedly science fiction storyline — the user was a small sidewalk robot from another startup on its own mission.… Continue reading Here’s what the inevitable friendly neighborhood robot invasion looks like
US government opens probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes with emergency vehicles
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a probe into Tesla’s Autopilot software, citing the cars’ repeated collisions with parked emergency vehicles. The NHTSA investigation will cover Tesla Models Y, X, S, and 3 vehicles released from 2014 through 2021. The federal agency says since 2018 it has logged 11 incidents (which… Continue reading US government opens probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes with emergency vehicles
Autos & Transportation · 12:43 AM UTCFord counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GMFord Motor Co (F.N) said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Paten…
DETROIT, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors Co (GM.N) for the terms “Cruise” and “Super Cruise,” escalating a brawl GM began by suing Ford over its use of “Blue Cruise” for an automated driving… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 12:43 AM UTCFord counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GMFord Motor Co (F.N) said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Paten…
Ford counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GM
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors Co for the terms “Cruise” and “Super Cruise,” escalating a brawl GM began by suing Ford over its use of “Blue Cruise” for an automated driving system. The legal fight between… Continue reading Ford counterattacks in ‘cruise’ dispute with GM