Jacksonville, Fla., Opens Test Track to Future for Self-Driving Shuttles
The futuristic appeal of the autonomous vehicles that began operating Dec. 21 on the Jacksonville Transportation Authority test track is the prospect that eventually hundreds of them could be shuttling passengers around downtown.
If You Hate Driving in the Snow, a Robot Can Now Do It For You
Self-driving cars may be the future, but relinquishing control of the wheel certainly takes some getting used to. It’s one thing to go (slowly) with the flow on well-marked city streets, for which many self-driving cars were initially developed and tested, but what happens when you throw icy winter road conditions into the mix?
Self-Driving Vehicle Proving Ground Opens Near Detroit
The launch of self-driving vehicle testing at the American Center for Mobility west of Detroit came with something that frequently confounds human drivers in Michigan — snow.
Autonomous Vehicles Pose New Challenges to Future of Cybersecurity
Today, as artificial intelligence (AI) technology is making a future full of self-driving cars increasingly likely, hacking has become a serious potential concern.
Aptiv to Open Boston Office, Adding to Self-Driving Work in Pittsburgh
Aptiv, the automotive technology company formerly known as Delphi, will open an office in Boston to further its work on self-driving cars.
Minnesota DOT Tests Driverless Shuttle Bus
With a cheery chime, a small, squarish minibus eased forward and tentatively took to the “highway” Dec. 12, advancing to a top speed of 3 miles per hour in the frigid morning air punctuated by a dash of swirling snow.
Foxconn to Use Driverless Vehicles for Thousands of Workers at New Wisconsin Factory
Foxconn Technology Group’s plans for the use of driverless vehicles to move thousands of workers a day at its sprawling campus in Racine County, Wisc., highlights the growing attractiveness of a technology that could shape the future of transportation.
Ohio Bus Drivers Fear Push Toward Self-Driving Vehicles Could Reduce Jobs, Safety
Central Ohio bus drivers are warning state lawmakers that the push for automated vehicles may lead to job losses and unsafe conditions.
Automation Could Kill 73 Million US Jobs by 2030
Automation could destroy as many as 73 million U.S. jobs by 2030, but economic growth, rising productivity and other forces could more than offset the losses, according to a new report by McKinsey Global Institute.
General Motors Says Self-Driving Taxi Fleets Coming in 2019
Big fleets of robot taxis — with no backup drivers — from General Motors could hit the streets of San Francisco and other cities in less than two years, the company said Nov. 30.