The Jaguar I-Pace EVs currently being deployed / Credit: Waymo Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is looking to expand its driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides. Although, in light of the fallout from Cruise, it might not be smooth sailing. Waymo, which already has a large fleet of… Continue reading Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in Los Angeles
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This startup has a different take on driverless cars. Now it’s launching in the U.S.
Vay operates what’s called a “teledriving” service, where a car is driven remotely by a human rather than by a computer. Vay German startup Vay on Wednesday launched its so-called “teledriving” solution in the U.S. for the first time, putting the company into direct competition with more richly funded and valuable American firms in the… Continue reading This startup has a different take on driverless cars. Now it’s launching in the U.S.
Waymo now also drives on highways
Waymo will expand testing of fully self-driving passenger vehicles on highways in Phoenix with no human driver to soon provide safe and efficient transportation for Waymo One passengers. Similar to how we have phased in our technology and operations in the past Waymo do this in stages, initially only transporting employees on freeways in Phoenix.… Continue reading Waymo now also drives on highways
Neural Propulsion Systems (NPS) Showcases Unparalleled Sensor Safety Performance at CES 2024
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
Neural Propulsion Systems (NPS) Showcases Unparalleled Sensor Safety Performance at CES 2024
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
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