Tag: Waymo/Google

Mercedes first to sell vehicles in California with hands-free, eyes-off automated driving

Mercedes-Benz received a permit from California regulators that will allow the German automaker to sell or lease vehicles in the state equipped with a conditional automated driving system that allows for hands-off, eyes-off driving on certain highways. The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Thursday it issued an autonomous vehicle deployment permit to Mercedes-Benz for… Continue reading Mercedes first to sell vehicles in California with hands-free, eyes-off automated driving

Self-driving Waymo car kills dog amid increasing concern over robotaxis

The collision comes as Waymo seeks to dramatically scale up their robotaxi service. Photograph: Glenn Chapman/AFP/Getty Images The collision comes as Waymo seeks to dramatically scale up their robotaxi service. Photograph: Glenn Chapman/AFP/Getty Images Self-driving Waymo car kills dog amid increasing concern over robotaxis Collision occurred as canine ran out from behind another car, but… Continue reading Self-driving Waymo car kills dog amid increasing concern over robotaxis

A Waymo self-driving car killed a dog in ‘unavoidable’ accident

A Waymo robotaxi operating in autonomous mode struck and killed a small dog last month in San Francisco, according to an incident report filed with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The incident appears to have been unavoidable, based on information provided in the report. Any collision involving an autonomous vehicle — even one in… Continue reading A Waymo self-driving car killed a dog in ‘unavoidable’ accident

World’s Top-30 Carmaker Groups Autonomous Driving Roadmaps Level 1-4 2023-2030: Go-to-Market Strategy, Technology & Innovation, and Market Positioning

DUBLIN, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Driving Roadmaps Level 1-4 of 30 Major Carmakers by 2030” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Revenues of Major Automotive Suppliers from ADAS & Automated Driving will reach €35 Billion in 2025 due to the increase in fitment of sensors and new Cruising and Parking features. The… Continue reading World’s Top-30 Carmaker Groups Autonomous Driving Roadmaps Level 1-4 2023-2030: Go-to-Market Strategy, Technology & Innovation, and Market Positioning

Waymo and Uber partner to bring Waymo’s autonomous driving technology to the Uber platform

Today, Waymo and Uber are excited to announce a new, multi-year strategic partnership to make the Waymo Driver available to more people via the Uber platform starting in Phoenix.Since both companies were founded in 2009, Waymo and Uber have in their own ways each revolutionized access to mobility. Now, we’re partnering to bring together Waymo’s… Continue reading Waymo and Uber partner to bring Waymo’s autonomous driving technology to the Uber platform

Keeping riders and other road users safe with Safe Exit features

When arriving at your destination and opening the door, how often do you stop to think who might be on the other side? According to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, collisions with bicyclists when a vehicle’s door opens into moving traffic, or “dooring,” is the second most common collision that results in injury or… Continue reading Keeping riders and other road users safe with Safe Exit features

Waymo One doubles service area in Phoenix and continues growing in San Francisco

We’re significantly expanding our Waymo One ride-hailing service area in Metro Phoenix and growing in San Francisco to connect more communities and serve more riders.In Metro Phoenix, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., we’re doubling our Waymo One service area and connecting our downtown and East Valley territories. This expansion will include… Continue reading Waymo One doubles service area in Phoenix and continues growing in San Francisco

14 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks To Invest In

In this article, we will take a look at the 14 best self-driving car stocks to invest in. For more stocks, head on over to 5 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks To Invest In. According to Fortune Business Insights, the autonomous cars market size is expected to increase from $1.63 billion in 2022 to $19.96 billion… Continue reading 14 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks To Invest In

Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Report 2023: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts, 2018-2030F

DUBLIN, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Vehicle Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2030F Segmented By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle), By Level of Automation, By Component, By Mobility Type, and By Region” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global autonomous vehicle market is expected to grow significantly… Continue reading Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Report 2023: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts, 2018-2030F