NPS software defined radar technology shows LiDAR-like resolution and reduces false positives for automotive imaging radar — enabling automakers and their suppliers to significantly improve safety, save lives, and reduce cost NPS showcase at CES 2024 in Las Vegas will be a first of its kind in terms of radar performance NPS technology works like… Continue reading Neural Propulsion Systems (NPS) Showcases Unparalleled Sensor Safety Performance at CES 2024
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From surface streets to freeways, safely expanding our rider-only testing
Waymo will begin testing its fully autonomous passenger cars without a human driver on freeways in Phoenix to soon help Waymo One riders get where they’re going safely and efficiently. Just as we’ve taken a phased approach to rolling out our technology and operations in the past, we will continue to deploy in a step-by-step… Continue reading From surface streets to freeways, safely expanding our rider-only testing
Waymo will start testing robotaxis on Phoenix highways
Waymo is about to start testing its driverless passenger vehicles on the highway later this month, a critical milestone for the company that, if successful, will unlock expanded commercial operations. The company said Monday that its autonomous Jaguar I-Pace SUVs will begin shuttling employees around the freeways in Phoenix, Arizona in just a few weeks,… Continue reading Waymo will start testing robotaxis on Phoenix highways
Waymo’s driverless cars are finally ready for the highway
/ The company is testing highway trips with its employees as passengers, but it expects to allow non-employees access in the near future. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State.… Continue reading Waymo’s driverless cars are finally ready for the highway
Matt Prior: We won’t ditch our cars until train travel improves
It’s 4.15am and I’m in my kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil while flicking between the Google Maps and Waze apps on my phone. I have to be at a lay-by in Teesdale between 9.30am and 10am in a car that’s fuelled enough for the day, and I need to pick up a videographer… Continue reading Matt Prior: We won’t ditch our cars until train travel improves
Why modern train travel makes you long for a car
It’s 4.15am and I’m in my kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil while flicking between the Google Maps and Waze apps on my phone. I have to be at a lay-by in Teesdale between 9.30am and 10am in a car that’s fuelled enough for the day, and I need to pick up a videographer… Continue reading Why modern train travel makes you long for a car
In California, self-driving cars are immune to traffic tickets
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Anyone living in San Francisco knows that the city has been a testing ground for hundreds of self-driving cars – and there is probably a good reason why. In light of a series of incidents, including a pedestrian who was seriously injured by a Cruise robotaxi last year, California… Continue reading In California, self-driving cars are immune to traffic tickets
Global Autonomous Car in 5G Era Research Study 2023: The ‘Eyes’ of Driverless Cars Analyzed and Explored
DUBLIN, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Synergy – Autonomous Car in 5G Era” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The detailed analysis of connected cars specifics, standardization, technical characteristics and economics are presented in this report. The companies – contributors to the connected car market development – are identified and their portfolios are analyzed.… Continue reading Global Autonomous Car in 5G Era Research Study 2023: The ‘Eyes’ of Driverless Cars Analyzed and Explored
Facing roadblocks, China’s robotaxi darlings apply the brakes
A few years ago, robotaxis were the darlings of venture capitalists in China. A cadre of audacious startups, including Deeproute.ai, WeRide.ai, Pony.ai and Momenta reeled in hundreds of millions of dollars to fuel their costly ambitions. With pockets overflowing, they spent generously on building self-driving vehicle fleets. Their geeky executives, swapping T-shirts for sharp suits,… Continue reading Facing roadblocks, China’s robotaxi darlings apply the brakes
Dear Waymo Community: Reflections from this year together
Dear Waymo community, Around 20 years ago, at the age of 31, Sharon Giovinazzo faced a daunting new reality: losing her vision.“Navigating life independently seemed like an impossible feat,” she says. “Ride-hail promised a solution, but has proved to be another disappointment — I’ve been denied rides multiple times simply because I choose to navigate… Continue reading Dear Waymo Community: Reflections from this year together