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.

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.

UK: Durham Launches EV Charging Trial for Homes without Driveways

Durham County Council has launched a pilot scheme to allow people without a driveway to charge their electric vehicles (EV) at home. 

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.

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.  

BT Group Looks to Repurpose Street Cabinets into EV Chargers

BT Group's start-up, Etc. will conduct technical pilots to assess the viability of repurposing its street cabinets into EV chargers.

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. 

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.

Redbridge: Siemens and ubitricity Win Contract to Expand EV Network

Redbridge Council has chosen Siemens and ubitricity to expand the borough's electric vehicle charging network with lamp post charge points.

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.

Driver Monitoring Systems: Smile for the Camera!

User acceptance of in-cabin sensors is a key factor in ensuring driver monitoring systems are effectively deployed in future vehicles.

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.

Driver Monitoring Systems: Driving Made Safer

Last week, InCabin Brussels explored the latest advancements in driver monitoring systems and their potential to improve safety on our roads…

HysetCo Inaugurates Largest Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Europe

HysetCo has inaugurated Europe's largest hydrogen refuelling station for light vehicles in Paris, Porte de St Cloud.

UK: Marine Charging Infrastructure to Be Installed across South Coast

The University of Plymouth is part of a consortium that has secured funding to deliver marine charging infrastructure across the south coast…

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.

Hurtigruten Norway Presents Designs for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled plans for its zero-emission electric cruise ship, featuring technologies to generate solar and wind power.  

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.

E-mobility – A Stepping Stone?

As the rollout of electric vehicles continues, some voices have suggested that it is a transition technology until hydrogen can take over.

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.

Natilus to Use ZeroAvia's ZA600 Hydrogen-Electric Engine for Cargo UAV

UK: Imperium Drive Launches Fetch Car Rental Service with Remote Driving Technology

Imperium Drive has launched its Fetch car rental service in Milton Keynes, using remote driving technology to deliver vehicles to customers.

Ebusco Receives First Order to Provide Batteries for Hydrogen Barge

French Consortium to Deploy Fully Autonomous Minibuses in Châteauroux

Renault Group, EasyMile, StatInf, Equans, Alstom and Keolis plan to deploy Level 4 autonomous minibuses in Châteauroux, France.