Google introduced Wednesday at its Google I/O 2023 event a number of new features and services designed for cars, including video conferencing, gaming and YouTube as the tech company continues its drive further into the automotive world. The company has been making inroads into automotive via two paths: Android Auto, an app that runs on… Continue reading All the ways Google is driving deeper into the automotive world
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Waymo glitch caused traffic congestion in Phoenix
In April, downtown Phoenix experienced a traffic jam. The police tried to clear the stuck vehicles out of the way. But nobody was behind the wheel of the twelve cars that caused the traffic jam. The image is strongly reminiscent of the collection of autonomous cruise vehicles in San Francisco that have been driving for… Continue reading Waymo glitch caused traffic congestion in Phoenix
Waymo adds safety alerts to its robotaxis to protect exit door collisions with cyclists, other cars
Robotaxi developer Waymo is taking passenger and bystander safety to another level using the same technology that already allows its fleet of vehicles to offer autonomous rides around major metropolitan areas. Waymo has now added new audio and visual alerts to inform passengers if a cyclist or other passerby is approaching the exit door. Waymo… Continue reading Waymo adds safety alerts to its robotaxis to protect exit door collisions with cyclists, other cars
Musk: Free trial for FSD in North America
Elon Musk is beating the drum for the “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) assistant for Tesla models. FSD stands for Full Self-Driving, which it certainly isn’t. It puts the Teslas on level 2 of 5. Tesla is not the only one to reach this level. The Google sister Waymo is already circling around at level 4. The… Continue reading Musk: Free trial for FSD in North America
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
US Fire Department: Autonomous vehicles are a problem
The California Fire Department speaks out against autonomous vehicles on public roads. Recently there was an incident involving the use of force. The development of autonomous driving continues and encounters unforeseen developments. US news outlet Mission Local reports that San Francisco police and first responders are dealing with dysfunctional autonomous cars that get in the… Continue reading US Fire Department: Autonomous vehicles are a problem
Waymo doubles its robotaxi footprint, Joby lands $180M and the latest sign generative AI has reached peak hype
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point… Continue reading Waymo doubles its robotaxi footprint, Joby lands $180M and the latest sign generative AI has reached peak hype
Why Halo is betting on a remote-operated car-sharing service
Driverless cars are often marketed as a safe and convenient means of travel that allows customers to watch movies, scroll through TikTok or nap — all without worrying about taking over control. Whether it’s in a personal vehicle (which to remind everyone, there are currently no personal autonomous cars for sale) or ride-hailing service like… Continue reading Why Halo is betting on a remote-operated car-sharing service
Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time. The company’s cars will also start to pick up more volunteers for testing the autonomous vehicles traversing the more challenging conditions in San Francisco. The expansion marks the next leg… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco
Apple is reducing test drivers for autonomous driving
Apple has reportedly reduced the number of riders for its testing program in California. The company is based in Cupertino, California Apple had 145 travelers for its program at the end of April. That’s 66 fewer than in March, according to US media, citing data from the DMV. In 2017, Apple CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed… Continue reading Apple is reducing test drivers for autonomous driving