Toyota Research Institute Releases Video Showing First Demonstration of Autonomous Vehicle Platform
Toyota’s research arm has released a video showing the first demonstration of its Guardian and Chauffeur autonomous vehicle platform.
R&D on Autonomous, Connected and Electrification Technologies Creates Double-Digit Growth Opportunities
According to Frost & Sullivan, automotive manufacturers need to look beyond seeing themselves as product suppliers and focus on becoming providers of mobility services in order to thrive in a highly competitive, evolving market.
House Gives Unanimous Green Light to Self-Driving Cars
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan bill aiming to clear the path for driverless vehicles.
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.
Group Pushing for Autonomous Vehicles Adds Three New Members
The Coalition for Future Mobility has announced the addition of three new members: the American Highway Users Alliance, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Automotive Service Association.
Gartner Survey: 55 Percent of Respondents Won’t Consider Riding in Fully Autonomous Vehicle
While the research and advisory firm Gartner expects to see multiple autonomous-vehicle launches by 2020, the majority of motorists might not trust the technology yet.
OEMs Worry Autonomous Vehicles Will Make Drivers Worse
While the stated goal of developing driverless vehicles is to make our roads safer, the OEMs are concerned that autonomous technology will have the unintended consequence of making drivers even less engaged in the driving process than they are now.
Intel: Mobileye Acquisition to ‘Accelerate Future of Autonomous Driving’
With the acquisition, Intel hopes to capitalize on a projected $70 billion market for vehicle systems, data and services.
French Startup Navya to Build Autonomous Shuttle Buses in Michigan
The 20,000-square-foot plant will produce the Arma, a driverless electric shuttle vehicle designed for “first- and last-mile transportation.”
World’s First Driverless Electric Racing Car Displayed in Times Square
Roborace, which describes itself as the world’s first driverless electric racing series, hosted a showcase of the world’s first driverless electric racing car – Robocar – in New York City’s Times Square.
