Warwick’s research improves driverless car merging techniques
Improved technology will soon allow self-driving cars to merge onto motorways and highways with better safety, thanks to new research. Researchers from WMG, part of the University of Warwick, have pioneered this technology as part of the AutopleX (Autonomous Cars Negotiating Complex Environments Using V2X) project consortium. The research uses roadside infrastructure and vehicle sensors […]
CILT stresses driverless safety priority to Transport Select Committee
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport have appeared before the Transport Select Committee giving evidence on self-driving vehicles. Ian Wainwright FCILT, Chair of Freight and Logistics Policy Group at CILT(UK) responded to a call from government on matters concerning Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). Ian Wainwright FCILT, Chair of Freight and Logistics Policy Group […]
Jersey politician wants the island to be driverless testbed
Jersey’s infrastructure minister is suggesting that the island is the ideal testing ground for driverless cars. The Jersey Evening Post quotes Tom Binet as telling a Scrutiny Hearing on the island that the island, which measures nine miles by five miles, would be perfect for driverless cars, given that the average speed is 17 mph. […]
Waymo rolls out driverless taxi service in American city of Phoenix
Google’s driverless car subsidiary Waymo has announced it will start taking fares in driverless vehicles from anyone with its app in the central area of Phoenix, Arizona. The widening of its service comes after months of testing, with millions of miles driven. Previously, the company had only been operating journeys with no safety driver behind […]
Driverless innovators Ohmio in European expansion
Australian-New Zealand self-driving bus shuttle manufacturer Ohmio Automotion Ltd is to open a European office. After winning a key contract with national railway company CFL, Ohmio will base itself in Luxembourg as it addresses the growing demand for autonomous vehicles in Europe. The Luxembourg railway operator initially launched an international call for tenders for self-driving […]
Emerging regulation for self-driving vehicles examined by Transport Committee
The Transport Committee is to continue its inquiry into self-driving vehicles (SDVs) next week by examining the planned regulatory framework that is being developed around their everyday use. The cross-party Committee will question experts on issues around how SDVs interact with pedestrians and other road users, their safety and security, and public perception of them. […]
BMW and HERE team up for hands-free driving
The location data and technology platform HERE Technologies has announced the BMW Group is utilising its high-definition map to enable hands-free driving in the United States and Canada. HERE says it is one of the world’s first companies to provide high-definition maps for Level 2+ automated driving capabilities in series production vehicles, and that this […]
Musk not expecting Tesla driverless approval this year
Tesla’s advanced driver assistant software will not gain regulatory approval in 2022, Chief Executive Elon Musk has said, suggesting that the company is not yet able to satisfy authorities that its cars can be driven without someone behind the wheel. The website Automotive News reports that in a call to discuss quarterly results, Mr Musk […]
Aurrigo gives more details of flotation plans
The autonomous vehicle technology solutions company Aurrigo has given more details on its plans to list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as it looks to accelerate growth across its aviation division. It says the company, which was formed 29 years ago by brothers David (pictured) and Graham Keene, has raised £8m […]
Aurrigo to float on AIM stock exchange
Driverless vehicle innovator Aurrigo is planning to float on London’s junior AIM stock exchange sometime this month. The website Market Watch has spotted an announcement on AIM, although the number of shares on admission and issue price remain to be confirmed. Aurrigo designs, engineers, manufactures and supplies OEM products and autonomous vehicles to the automotive, […]