Automated Semi-Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Drive
A San Francisco startup said it recently completed a coast-to-coast test drive of an automated semi-truck hauling Electrolux refrigerators.
Hyundai Showcases Self-Driven Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
A fleet of Hyundai’s next-generation fuel-cell electric cars has completed a 190-kilometer (118-mile) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang, the automaker said.
Sales of Autonomous Trucks, Buses to Grow Exponentially, Research Firm Predicts
According to a new report from the research firm Tractica, worldwide revenue from sales of autonomous trucks and buses reached $84 million in 2017, and the market will continue to grow at a strong pace over the next few years.
Volkswagen to Revive Iconic MicroBus in Electronic Form, with ‘Intelligent Co-Pilot’
The Volkswagen MicroBus is making a comeback, and it’s just one of a new generation of VW vehicles that will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning to power self-driving capabilities.
Reuters: NHTSA Looking for Ways to Clear Roadblocks to Driverless Vehicles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration said it is looking for input on ways to get rid of regulatory hurdles to autonomous vehicles, according to a Reuters report.
ASA of Massachusetts and Rhode Island to Host Preview of Technology and Telematics Forum V5.0
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island affiliate of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is hosting a meeting in Taunton, Mass., that will be a local version of the Technology and Telematics Forum V5.0 being presented in Las Vegas.
U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils New Guidance for Driverless Systems
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have released new federal guidance for automated driving systems.
Waymo Poised to Become Largest Autonomous Vehicle Company by 2030
Alphabet spinoff Waymo is poised to lead the way in the development of driverless vehicles.
Will Federal Safety Standards Keep Pace with Development of Driverless Vehicles?
In anticipation of the arrival of self-driving vehicles, U.S. lawmakers are considering rewriting the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
U.S. Auto CEOs More Bullish on AI, Emerging Technology Investments Compared to Global Counterparts, Says KPMG Survey
In the KPMG study, 59 percent of U.S. CEOs say their companies intend to invest heavily in artificial intelligence in the next 12 months, compared to 39 percent of global CEOs.
