Ford Debuts Next-Generation Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle
The new vehicle uses the current Ford autonomous vehicle platform, but ups the processing power with new computer hardware.
Autonomous Trucks That Drive in Packs Could Save Time, Fuel, According to MIT
Like birds and fighter jets flying in formation, or bikers and race car drivers drafting in packs, vehicles experience less aerodynamic drag when they drive close together.
Autoliv Research to Launch Learning Intelligent Vehicle
The system is being developed by Autoliv Research to facilitate collaboration and shared control between driver and vehicle in order to attain trust and facilitate required safety in autonomous driving.
GM to Start Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing and Testing in Michigan
Testing is already underway on GM’s Technical Center campus in Warren, Mich., and with the passage of the SAVE Act legislation will now expand to public roads on the facility’s outskirts.
Ohio Investing $15 Million in Autonomous Vehicle Corridor
Called the Smart Mobility Corridor, the stretch of road will be outfitted with high-capacity fiber optic cable that will provide data on self-driving vehicle operations.
Intel Announces $250M Investment in Autonomous Driving Technologies
Intel said these investments will drive the development of technologies that push the boundaries on next-generation connectivity, communication, context awareness, deep learning, security and safety.
Lyft Co-founder Says Personal Car Ownership to Die Out by 2025
John Zimmer says it’s an issue of straightforward economics: owning a car is expensive, the younger generation is financially burdened and hence fewer of them will own cars and will turn to automated vehicle networks to handle their transportation needs.
Consumer Watchdog Says Second Fatal Tesla Crash Shows Firm Can’t Be Trusted
China’s CCTV reported that Gao Yaning died in January after crashing into the back of a road-sweeping truck. CCTV said the Tesla Model S was on autopilot.
Ford Targets Fully Autonomous Vehicle for Ride Sharing in 2021
The company is investing in or collaborating with four startups to enhance its autonomous vehicle development, doubling its Silicon Valley team and more than doubling its Palo Alto campus.
Survey Finds Consumers Crave Advanced Technology in New Vehicle Purchases
Findings from a new IHS Automotive global consumer survey, Connected Cars, indicate that new advanced technologies and increased connectivity are driving consumer preferences as they consider new vehicles.