Latest Autonomous Vehicles News
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evolvAD to Test Autonomous Nissan LEAF Vehicles on Complex UK Roads
evolvAD, a UK government-funded project to deploy autonomous Nissan vehicles on residential and rural roads is officially underway.
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Automated Vehicles: Worry Less about Driverless
Automated vehicles can help enhance safety, but their use pushes the boundaries of public acceptance by requiring trust in non-human systems…
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Waabi Partners with Uber Freight on Autonomous Truck Service
Autonomous technology developer, Waabi has partnered with Uber Freight to accelerate the scaled deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks.
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UK Funding to Advance the Development of Self-Driving Vehicles
The UK government has granted 18.5 million GBP to 13 projects focussed on improving the safety and security of self-driving vehicles.
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UK Transport Committee Calls for Regulations on Self-Driving Vehicles
The UK Transport Committee has published a report on the future of self-driving vehicles and the required laws and regulations for their use…
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US: Autonomous Shuttles Deployed at Universities and Colleges
As autonomous shuttles continue to be rolled out across the US, these vehicles are increasingly deployed on university and college campuses.…
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Insurance Claims Data Highlights Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo and insurance company, Swiss Re have published research on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles compared to human drivers.
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Ford BlueCruise Approved for Use in Germany
Ford's BlueCruise Level 2 ADAS has received regulatory approval from Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) for use on the nation's highways.
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Beep and Oxa Partner to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles in the US
Beep has partnered with autonomous vehicle software developer, Oxa to deploy autonomous shuttles across the US.
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US: Clevon to Deploy Autonomous Robot Carriers at Peachtree Corners
Autonomous delivery company, Clevon is joining Curiosity Lab's smart city ecosystem in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
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US: AAA Forecasts ADAS to Prevent 37 Million Crashes
The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts that ADAS technologies could prevent 37 million crashes in the US over the next 30 years…
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Autonomous Shuttle Pilot to Launch in Creative Village, Orlando
The City of Orlando has commenced an autonomous shuttle pilot with the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Beep.
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US: MDOT Proposes Automated Vehicle Express Lane for I-94
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a project to construct an express lane for connected and automated vehicles.
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Cruise and Waymo to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) has voted in favour of Cruise and Waymo expanding robotaxi operations in San Francisco.
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MIRA and Telekom Trial Teleoperated Shuttle Service in Bonn
Deutsche Telekom and MIRA are testing the use of teleoperated shuttle vehicles in Bonn, Germany using a 5G network.
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Pony.ai and Toyota to Accelerate Production of Autonomous Robotaxis
Pony.ai has entered into a joint venture with Toyota to accelerate the mass production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
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Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin
Waymo is officially launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas following a successful trial period.
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Waymo to Halt Autonomous Trucking Timeline to Prioritise Ride-Hailing
Waymo has announced plans to sideline its work on autonomous trucking operations to increase its focus on the ride-hailing industry.
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Clevon Provides Commercial Autonomous Deliveries in Texas
Autonomous delivery provider, Clevon has partnered with PostNet Northlake to launch a commercial parcel delivery service in Texas.
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UK: New Research Published into Public Perception of Self-Driving Vehicles
The DfT and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles have published research into how people view self-driving vehicles.
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Lithuania: Clevon and LastMile Deploy Fleet of Autonomous Robot Carriers
Clevon has partnered with Lithuanian grocery chain, IKI to operate Europe's first fleet of Autonomous Robot Carriers on public roads.
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Mercedes‑Benz DRIVE PILOT Certified for Level 3 Operation in California
Mercedes‑Benz's DRIVE PILOT for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving has received certification for use in the state of California.
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Japan: TuSimple's Autonomous Trucks Begin Tests on Tomei Expressway
TuSimple has begun testing Level 4 autonomous trucks on Japan's most significant freight corridor connecting Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
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UK Research Explores How Pedestrians React to Digital Faces on Autonomous Cars
The University of Nottingham has completed a study investigating how visual displays help autonomous cars communicate with pedestrians.