Tag: Autonomous

Uber-funded research project pushes new ways to measure safety of driverless cars

October 11 at 12:01 AM A typical driving test considers basic skills: Can you parallel park? Do you merge safely? Do you know to yield to pedestrians? No such government exam is required for cars driven by a computer. The idea has been dismissed by federal officials who oppose regulation and industry leaders who say… Continue reading Uber-funded research project pushes new ways to measure safety of driverless cars

Where the next 10 million miles will take us

Where the next 10 million miles will take us By: John Krafcik, CEO Our self-driving vehicles just crossed 10 million miles driven on public roads. When it comes to driving, experience is the best teacher, and that experience is even more valuable when it’s varied and challenging. These millions of miles were driven in 25 cities… Continue reading Where the next 10 million miles will take us

No More Red Lights? Ford Imagines a Future Where Stopping at Junctions Could Become a Thing of the Past

Ford is exploring how choregraphing connected cars at junctions could one day enable drivers and passengers to enjoy free-flowing traffic and avoid the stress of stop-start driving Taking inspiration from how pedestrians adjust their speed to avoid those crossing their path, the company is already testing technology that could advise drivers to slow down or… Continue reading No More Red Lights? Ford Imagines a Future Where Stopping at Junctions Could Become a Thing of the Past

Waymo hits 10 million self-driving miles

Self-driving cars need to learn how to navigate all sorts of scenarios out on the road.Image: optimus ride By Sasha Lekach2018-10-10 13:00:00 UTC Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car division, keeps racking up the miles. On Wednesday, the company announced it had hit 10 million robot car-driven miles on public roads across 25 cities in states like… Continue reading Waymo hits 10 million self-driving miles

Ford Motor Company Issues Recall in North America for Select 2017-18 Ford GT Vehicles for Hydraulic Fluid Leak

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 Ford Motor Company Issues Recall in North America for Select 2017-18 Ford GT Vehicles for Hydraulic Fluid Leak

Aurrigo leads world’s first autonomous vehicle demo

“ Coventry-based manufacturer, Aurrigo is playing the largest role in the world’s first ever multi connected and autonomous vehicle demonstration today. The Pods can seat up to four people, travel at 15mph and cover up to 60 miles on one charge. The specialist, which employs 81 people, is using its Pod Zeros to showcase an… Continue reading Aurrigo leads world’s first autonomous vehicle demo

Average CO2 emissions grow 1.8% so far this year

The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars sold in Spain stood at 117 grams per kilometer traveled so far this year, representing an increase of 1.8% compared to the average of the same period of the year. last year, according to data from the consultancy MSI for the dealers’ management, Faconauto. In this… Continue reading Average CO2 emissions grow 1.8% so far this year

Geely and Daimler want to create a car-sharing and VTC joint venture

Unity is strength. The Chinese manufacturer Geely seeks to associate with Daimler, of which he is already the largest shareholder, to tackle the car-sharing and VTC market. The two companies are currently in talks to create a car pooling and on-demand vehicle joint venture in China, reports Bloomberg. The objective would be compete with Didi,… Continue reading Geely and Daimler want to create a car-sharing and VTC joint venture

Carlos Tavares: “In 20 years, the car will still be there …”

The year of the birth of the “Echoes”, in 1908, the young Anonimous society Automobiles Peugeot launched the production of the Type 91, followed twenty years later by the Type 190 S, which marked the end of the wood frame bodies. What evolution! Twenty years after the launch of the Peugeot 508 at the Paris… Continue reading Carlos Tavares: “In 20 years, the car will still be there …”