Mobileye to Use Innoviz LiDARs
Autonomous and driver-assistance technology company Mobileye has agreed a deal with Innoviz Technologies, a Tier-1 direct supplier of automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, meaning Mobileye will use Innoviz’s LiDARs for the Mobileye Drive™ platform. They say this showcases the flexibility of Innoviz’s LiDARs to work across a variety of vehicle platforms to further testing […]
GM ends robotaxi project to concentrate on driver assistance systems
General Motors has announced it’s cutting funding for its Cruise driverless taxi subsidiary. It says it plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritise development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. In a statement the company said GM will “build on the progress of Super Cruise”, which is […]
Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Mobility Service in Abu Dhabi
The mobility and delivery technology platform Uber Technologies and WeRide, which was the world’s first publicly listed Robotaxi company, have announced the launch of their ride-hailing partnership in Abu Dhabi. The launch represents the first time autonomous vehicles are available on the Uber platform outside of the United States, as well as the largest commercial […]
Trump Presidency plans to ease driverless restrictions
It’s reported members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles one of the Transportation Department’s priorities, according to people familiar with the matter. Fortune reports current federal rules pose “significant roadblocks” for companies looking to deploy vehicles without steering wheels or foot […]
California strengthens driverless reporting detail requirements
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has enhanced data reporting requirements for Autonomous Vehicles, which it says furthers its commitment to ensuring the safety and accountability of AV passenger service operators. It’s introduced new Stoppage Event Reporting, meaning AV operators will now be required to report incidents where AVs get stuck during operations. These incidents […]
CCAV and BSI issue new guidance on safe stopping of automated vehicles
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and British Standards Institution have issued a paper on how driverless vehicles can safely stop in the event of an emergency. The issue surrounds the situations when a vehicle is unable to safely continue a journey, or fails completely. This is particularly critical when the AV does not […]
Ohmio’s Milton Keynes driverless pod service gets public launch
The new MK Smart City Experience Centre has opened in Milton Keynes, showcasing the latest cutting-edge smart city technology. The Smart City Consultancy opened the centre in the city’s iconic Centre MK shopping mall, showcasing to the public some of the most innovative projects currently being undertaken in Milton Keynes, offering a glimpse into the […]
Oxa Unveils Autonomous Ford E-Transit Van and Minibus
The British self-driving vehicle software company Oxa has announced its Oxa Driver Software is now driving its autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus on UK and US roads. The company says this marks a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology and that the Ford E-Transit, Europe’s best-selling large electric van, now driven […]
Waymo gets $5.6bn further investment
Google’s driverless car sister company Waymo has closed its latest investment round, raising $5.6 billion (£4.3 billion), led by its parent company Alphabet, with continued participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price. It says that, with this latest investment, it will continue to welcome more riders into […]
Driverless racing car takes on former F1 driver
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is planning a “Man vs Machine Showdown” at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan next month. The exhibition race will be the first time Japanese audiences witness a head-to-head race between human skill and AI technology. It will take place on the Super Formula double-header season finale on November […]
