Texas to Form Connected and Automated Vehicle Task Force
The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is going to create a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Task Force to become a central point for CAV advancement in Texas.
Safety, Time Savings Top U.S. Drivers’ Wish List for Connected Vehicles
A recent survey of 1,500 U.S. drivers reveals car owners want more sophisticated features in the areas of safety, time savings, maintenance, cost reduction and driving experience from their connected vehicles.
Self-Driving Cars Experience Attacks in Arizona
Waymo vans have been pelted with rocks, and drivers have repeatedly tried to run the vehicles off the road or threatened the emergency backup drivers riding inside, according to police reports.
Automakers Seeking New Autonomous Emergency Braking Applications as Competition Heats Up
A new report from Strategy Analytics looks at how autonomous emergency braking (AEB) has evolved from preventing costly fender benders to becoming the must-have advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).
California Highway Patrol Maneuvers to Stop Speeding Tesla with Sleeping Driver
A Tesla was cruising down Highway 101 in Redwood City, Calif., early one morning when a highway patrol officer pulled alongside it and realized the driver was asleep at the wheel, according to an LA Times article.
New Autonomous Driving Law Enacted in Pennsylvania
The Automated Vehicle Coalition (AVC) has announced the passage of Pennsylvania House Bill 1958, which amends Title 75 to authorize the use of automated work zone vehicles by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the PA Turnpike Commission.
FedEx Adds 1,000 Electric Vehicles to Delivery Fleet
FedEx Corp. has announced the expansion of its fleet to include 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric vehicles, by purchasing 100 from Chanje Energy Inc. and leasing another 900 from Ryder System Inc.
Ford Partners with Walmart, Postmates to Test Autonomous Grocery Delivery
Ford announced it has partnered with Walmart and Postmates to test using autonomous vehicles to deliver groceries, according to an article by Tech Crunch.
Ford to Test Self-Driving Vehicles in Washington, D.C.
Ford Motor Co. recently announced that it will be giving lawmakers a firsthand look at self-driving cars by testing those cars in Washington, D.C. – the first company to do so.
Symposium to Examine Deploying Autonomous Vehicles in New York City
The New York City Symposium on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles to be held Oct. 23-24 will discuss the implications in New York for government policy, land use, taxi fleets, pedestrians and everyday drivers and passengers.
Arizona, Intel to Create Autonomous Car Research Institute
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has announced the launch of an Institute for Automated Mobility in partnership with Intel, according to an article by Azcentral.com, in an attempt to make Arizona the vanguard of self-driving car research and development by bringing government and private industry together.
Honda to Invest $2.75 Billion in GM’s Self-Driving Car
Honda Motor Co will invest $2.75 billion and take a 5.7 percent stake in General Motors Co’s Cruise self-driving vehicle unit, to jointly develop autonomous vehicles for deployment in ride services fleets around the world, according to a Reuters article.