Waymo reaches 5 million self-driven miles The Waymo odometer rolled over to 5,000,000 in February: our self-driving cars have now covered five million miles on public roads. That’s a major milestone. Yet what’s really exciting for us is how we’re picking up speed. Our 1st million miles took six years to complete. Our 4th million… Continue reading Waymo reaches 5 million self-driven miles
Tag: Autonomous
We’re making indoor maps autonomously with Naver
It’s no longer unusual to see drones and robots in public spaces. We’re working with Naver Labs in Korea to leverage those bots to create indoor maps of venues and crowded spaces. We’re continuing on mission to build the Reality Index – our digital representation of the world around us. That data extends beyond the… Continue reading We’re making indoor maps autonomously with Naver
Soon California’s Autonomous Cars Will Drive All on Their Own
In Brief California’s DMV just lifted restrictions prohibiting manufacturers from testing driverless vehicles without a human behind the wheel. This move puts us one step closer to a future in which human drivers are no longer a part of the transportation equation. Fully Driverless Vehicles California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making it easier… Continue reading Soon California’s Autonomous Cars Will Drive All on Their Own
Creating Driving Tests for Self-Driving Cars
Illustration: Jude Buffum At a test track east of Gothenburg, Sweden, people are ushered into autonomous vehicles for a test drive. But there’s a twist: The vehicles aren’t actually autonomous—there’s a hidden driver in the back—and the people are participating in an experiment to discover how they’ll behave when the car is chauffeuring them around. At Zenuity—a… Continue reading Creating Driving Tests for Self-Driving Cars
Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is taking a different approach from rival General Motors Co in deploying self-driving vehicles, focusing initially on partnering with and operating vehicles for a variety of companies, from Domino’s Pizza to Lyft, executives said. Ford said on Tuesday it has launched a pilot delivery program in Miami with Domino‘s, and… Continue reading Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami
We’re Going to Miami: The First Proving Ground for Our Self-Driving Service
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading We’re Going to Miami: The First Proving Ground for Our Self-Driving Service
Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
Ford has revealed the test market for its self-driving service it teased but kept under wraps back at CES in January: Miami. Will Smith bids you “bienvenidos,” Ford, via his canonical 1997 opus. But actually, Ford is welcomed by Miami-Dade officials, who are working with the automaker to run this pilot across both downtown Miami… Continue reading Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility
This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility Welcome to the weekly news roundup by Splyt, the place where you can find the most important news in the Urban Mobility space. This week, we have divided the headlines geographically. We hope you enjoy the read! MENASA: Careem, Moovit Following the trend of ride-hailing platforms offering… Continue reading This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility
Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in China, Announces Strategic Partnership with Top OEM Guangzhou Automobile Group
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Earlier this month, Pony.ai held a special event in China during which it launched its autonomous ride-sharing fleet, becoming the first company to offer self-driving car rides on city roads to the general public in China. Event attendees were able to experience Pony.ai’s fully self-driving cars on a 2.8km… Continue reading Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in China, Announces Strategic Partnership with Top OEM Guangzhou Automobile Group
A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric
“Hyundai Motor is already leading in future mobility solutions,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “By launching our All-New Kona Electric, we are pushing our ambitious eco car strategy forward. It’s a car of no compromise – combining an SUV body type with electric-mobility. It represents Hyundai’s progressive character.… Continue reading A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric