Voyage CEO Oliver Cameron isn’t in any hurry to conquer self-driving cars. The former Udacity vice president for engineering oversees a fleet of low-speed autonomous vehicles providing trips to residents of two retirement communities. His vehicles aren’t fully driverless; they include safety drivers. He’ll remove them when he’s ready. And Cameron’s not interested in tackling… Continue reading AV startup Voyage on how low speeds and older customers will help it win the self-driving race
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Waymo @ IAA Frankfurt 2019
Our CEO John Krafcik took the stage at IAA Frankfurt auto show today to share more on our journey here at Waymo and where we’re going next. Here’s a recap of his remarks. Hallo, und guten Morgen! It’s an honor to be here with you in Frankfurt to kick off IAA 2019. I’d like to… Continue reading Waymo @ IAA Frankfurt 2019
Auto parts supplier: The future of Continental and Schaeffler is so interwoven
Continental stand at the IAA Conti wrestles with its drive division and checks for a spin-off. (Photo: Continental AG) Frankfurt, Munich Klaus Rosenfeld makes it clear even before the beginning of a discussion at the International Club of Frankfurt Business Journalists on Tuesday evening what he does not want to talk about: Continental, The boss… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: The future of Continental and Schaeffler is so interwoven
Klaus Rosenfeld: Schaeffler boss: Supplier industry can no longer afford “fat deposits”
Schaeffler boss Klaus Rosenfeld “Our core competence is precision mechanics.” (Photo: Bloomberg) Frankfurt The auto industry is facing serious problems. Klaus Rosenfeld, however, refuses to poke his head in the sand. “I and our shareholders see this change and transformation in the automotive industry as an opportunity rather than a risk,” said the head of… Continue reading Klaus Rosenfeld: Schaeffler boss: Supplier industry can no longer afford “fat deposits”
GM will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021
General Motors will use Google’s new Android Automotive OS to power the infotainment systems in its cars starting in 2021, the two companies announced on Thursday. That means Google Assistant, Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps will be available in GM’s cars via the Play Store without requiring the use of an Android smartphone. All… Continue reading GM will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021
Ford’s Car Hacks for Millennials: Six Tips That Will Help You Cut Stress and Drive Like a Boss
DUBAI, UAE, September 4, 2019 – Commuters in the Middle East and North Africa spend a lot of their working day behind the wheel. According to one study, UAE drivers are affected the most, logging an average of 96 minutes in each direction – or more than 43.5 days a year – getting to and… Continue reading Ford’s Car Hacks for Millennials: Six Tips That Will Help You Cut Stress and Drive Like a Boss
Meet Olli 2.0, a 3D-printed autonomous shuttle
From afar, Olli resembles many of the “future is now!” electric autonomous shuttles that have popped up in recent years. The tall rectangular pod, with its wide-set headlights and expansive windows nestled between a rounded frame, gives the shuttle a friendly countenance that screams, ever so gently, “come along, take a ride.” But Olli is… Continue reading Meet Olli 2.0, a 3D-printed autonomous shuttle
Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai
SHANGHAI — Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing startup, will bring driverless taxis to Shanghai, the company announced Friday, with service to begin as soon as within the year. “Didi has the potential to become the first business to realize large-scale robotaxi service in China,” Zhang Bo, Didi’s chief technology officer, said at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in… Continue reading Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai
Waymo urges U.S. to ‘promptly’ remove barriers to self-driving cars
Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc, on Thursday urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to “promptly” remove regulatory barriers for cars without steering wheels and brake pedals.Many automakers plan remote controls to pilot autonomous vehicles through factories or onto trucks.In January 2017, GM sought an exemption from NHTSA to deploy fully automated vehicles without steering wheels before the end of 2019.
Waymo urges U.S. to ‘promptly’ remove barriers to self-driving cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc, on Thursday urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to “promptly” remove regulatory barriers for cars without steering wheels and brake pedals. FILE PHOTO: Three of the fleet of 600 Waymo Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid self-driving vehicles are parked and displayed during… Continue reading Waymo urges U.S. to ‘promptly’ remove barriers to self-driving cars