Tag: Autonomous

Passenger Car T-Box Market to Reach $5.4 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

The global passenger car T-box market is witnessing growth due to rise in demand for connected car services, regulatory mandates and government initiatives, integration with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Passenger Car T-Box Market by Type (4G, 5G and… Continue reading Passenger Car T-Box Market to Reach $5.4 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

German FAZ: The myth of the American dream007687

If you want to find out whether Americans are still enterprising, you should take a look at the car market. Despite all the ideological freight that cars carry through the landscape these days, your own four wheels still provide autonomy, freedom and adventure. Personal initiative and mobility are also reflected in owning a car. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: The myth of the American dream007687

“Self-Driving” Cars Have a Dirty Secret

And it’s a big one. Behind the Screen You may be surprised to learn that “self-driving” cars don’t always drive themselves. Because these systems are far from infallible, companies like Amazon’s robotaxi service Zoox often depend on a behind-the-scenes team of human technicians to remotely control their cars when they struggle to pilot themselves. Today this facet… Continue reading “Self-Driving” Cars Have a Dirty Secret

Xinhua Silk Road: China’s services trade fair promotes shared prosperity among global businesses

BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Themed “Global Services, Shared Prosperity,” the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opening in Beijing Thursday attracts the participation of 85 countries and international organizations, and over 450 Fortune Global 500 companies and leading companies of various industries. More than 100 events, including thematic forums, meetings,… Continue reading Xinhua Silk Road: China’s services trade fair promotes shared prosperity among global businesses

XCMG Unveils Major Lineup for MinExpo 2024, Showcasing Advanced Mining Solutions

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG Machinery (“XCMG”, SHE: 000425) is set to present its largest-ever collection of mining equipment at MinExpo 2024, taking place from September 24-26 in Las Vegas. Visitors can find XCMG at booth #329 in the North Hall, where the company will feature a diverse array of state-of-the-art excavators, dump… Continue reading XCMG Unveils Major Lineup for MinExpo 2024, Showcasing Advanced Mining Solutions

Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?

Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, is heading to South Korea next month for a strategic meeting with Hyundai. With a private meeting scheduled between company chairpersons, is a new Toyota and Hyundai EV collaboration coming? On his first trip to Seoul in over a decade, Toyoda is scheduled to meet with Hyundai… Continue reading Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?

Uber and Waymo to offer driverless ride-hailing trips in Austin and Atlanta

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Uber announced Friday it is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo to offer robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta beginning in early 2025. Shares… Continue reading Uber and Waymo to offer driverless ride-hailing trips in Austin and Atlanta

Is this weirdly shaped, canary-yellow thing Tesla’s robotaxi?

/ A spy shot from the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank could be our best look at the alleged autonomous vehicle yet. 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. Share… Continue reading Is this weirdly shaped, canary-yellow thing Tesla’s robotaxi?

Uber: Uber and Waymo Expand Partnership to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Austin and Atlanta

SAN FRANCISCO & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Waymo LLC announced an expansion of their existing partnership to make the Waymo Driver available to more people via Uber. Beginning in early 2025, Waymo and Uber will bring autonomous ride-hailing to Austin and Atlanta, only on the Uber app. In these… Continue reading Uber: Uber and Waymo Expand Partnership to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Austin and Atlanta