A self-driving vehicle made by Uber has struck and killed a pedestrian. It’s the first such incident and will certainly be scrutinized like no other autonomous vehicle interaction in the past. But on the face of it it’s hard to understand how, short of a total system failure, this could happen when the entire car… Continue reading Here’s how Uber’s self-driving cars are supposed to detect pedestrians
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VW to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant
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A self-driving Uber just struck and killed a woman — here’s a look at how its autonomous cars work
In response to Monday’s accident, Uber suspended tests of its self-driving cars. Uber On Monday, a self-driving vehicle operated by Uber hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona. While proponents of self-driving technology say autonomous cars will be much safer than those driven by humans, they’ll have to prove accidents involving self-driving cars are… Continue reading A self-driving Uber just struck and killed a woman — here’s a look at how its autonomous cars work
Ford Appoints Kiersten Robinson as Chief Human Resources Officer
Robinson, a 23-year Ford employee, elected to serve as chief human resources officer globally and lead cultural transformation She brings deep experience having served in leadership roles in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. DEARBORN, Mich., March 19, 2018 – Ford Motor Company today announced Kiersten Robinson is elected Ford group vice president and appointed… Continue reading Ford Appoints Kiersten Robinson as Chief Human Resources Officer
Uber’s fatal self-driving car crash prompts NTSB investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board is opening an investigation into the fatal accident involving one of Uber’s self-driving cars in Tempe, Arizona. NTSB sending team to investigate Uber crash in Tempe, Arizona. More to come. — NTSB_Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) March 19, 2018 Uber’s self-driving car accident that resulted in a woman’s death raises a number of… Continue reading Uber’s fatal self-driving car crash prompts NTSB investigation
Uber halts self-driving car tests after death
Uber has said it is suspending self-driving car tests in all US cities after a fatal accident. A woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed the street in Tempe, Arizona. Uber said it was cooperating with local authorities in Arizona following the crash. The death comes a year after Uber took… Continue reading Uber halts self-driving car tests after death
BMW Group publishes Sustainable Value Report 2017: “For us, sustainability means future viability.”
Munich . The BMW Group made significant progress in shaping sustainable mobility in 2017. For the first time, the company sold more than 100,000 electrified vehicles in a single year. Although the percentage of diesel vehicles in Europe decreased, fleet consumption was further reduced – to an average of 122 grams per kilometre. As part… Continue reading BMW Group publishes Sustainable Value Report 2017: “For us, sustainability means future viability.”
Lyft is testing a new subscription offering
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Lyft recently started testing a new subscription plan that allows customers to pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited rides, according to Engadget. However, the… Continue reading Lyft is testing a new subscription offering
Groupe PSA: emov Heads to Lisbon to Launch the City’s First All-Electric Carsharing Service
MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): Very successful in Madrid, emov already has more than 160,000 customers since its launch in December 2016, with a fleet of 600 Citroën C-Zero electric vehicles. This offer will be soon available in Lisbon with a stand-out feature: beyond the city-centre, emov users will be able to start and… Continue reading Groupe PSA: emov Heads to Lisbon to Launch the City’s First All-Electric Carsharing Service
Uber said to be negotiating sale of self-driving tech to Toyota
Uber might begin selling its autonomous driving systems to outside companies, including major automakers, according to a new report from Japan’s Nikkei. The report claims that Uber has had talks with Toyota regarding supplying the automaker with self-driving tech, and that the two are currently in negotiations around how this would work, with talk of… Continue reading Uber said to be negotiating sale of self-driving tech to Toyota