Autonomous vehicles

A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous vehicle (AV), connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV), driverless car, robo-car, or robotic car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input.

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Toyota Enters Delivery Biz With Amazon, Uber Partnership
Toyota Enters Delivery Biz With Amazon, Uber Partnership
January 09, 2018  |  Delivery

Toyota has moved one step closer to making its self-driving cars a reality, partnering with several companies – including Amazon – to develop the vehicles...

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NEW REPORT: Connected Cars Drive $212B Annually In Commerce Spend
NEW REPORT: Connected Cars Drive $212B Annually In Commerce Spend
January 08, 2018  |  Intelligence of Things

The right connections can open up plenty of opportunities. And, in the automotive world, connectivity is helping automakers find new opportunities to rev up in-vehicle...

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Uber To Buy Up To 24K Autonomous Vehicles From Volvo
Uber To Buy Up To 24K Autonomous Vehicles From Volvo
November 21, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Volvo, the vehicle manufacturer, announced Monday (Nov. 20) that it inked a deal with Uber, the ride-hailing app company, to sell it tens of thousands...

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Professional Driving’s Coming Automation Crisis
Professional Driving’s Coming Automation Crisis
November 08, 2017  |  Ecosystems

As of today, the trucking industry is facing a severe shortage of workers. The digital economy has created a boom in the shipping industry, and...

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NHTSA Looks To Remove Self-Driving Car Regulations
NHTSA Looks To Remove Self-Driving Car Regulations
October 30, 2017  |  Business

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants input from the industry in finding ways to remove regulatory issues that prevent the rollout of...

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The Smarter Car: Who Will Get There First?
The Smarter Car: Who Will Get There First?
September 08, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

Apple won’t be building that self-driving car — or, at least, not the way it originally envisioned. It came to light last month that the tech...

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Self-Driving Vehicle Tech In Store For Lyft?
Self-Driving Vehicle Tech In Store For Lyft?
July 24, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

San Francisco-based ride hailing outfit Lyft is gearing up to bring self-driving vehicle technology to market. But, as the AP reports, the approach will differ...

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Arizona Trouble Leads Uber To Scale Back On Self-Driving Vehicles
Arizona Trouble Leads Uber To Scale Back On Self-Driving Vehicles
March 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

As of Saturday (March 26), Uber confirmed that it will be suspending testing of its self-driving vehicle program. The announcement came after a autonomous vehicle...

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Driverless Vehicles Here ‘Very Quickly,’ Says Cruise CEO
Driverless Vehicles Here ‘Very Quickly,’ Says Cruise CEO
March 14, 2017  |  Innovation

The battle to create the first successful fleet of autonomous vehicles is heating up. Last year, GM acquired Cruise Automation, a Bay Area driverless vehicle...

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