SAN DIEGO — Autonomous mobility experts said that the technology can open up new opportunities for drivers, noting that as progress on greater levels of automation expands over time, drivers will have chances to capitalize on that change.
February 26, 2019Autonomous Technology
Business, Technology, Autonomous
From left, panelists Alden Woodrow, Jenny Elfsberg and Ognen Stojanovski. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)
Autonomous Advancements Present Opportunities for Drivers, Experts Say
From left, panelists Alden Woodrow, Jenny Elfsberg and Ognen Stojanovski. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, Top 100
Thomas Jensen of UPS speaks at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation panel. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)
Federal Framework on Autonomous Vehicles Policy Essential, UPS Executive Says
Thomas Jensen of UPS speaks at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation panel. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Nationwide policy for autonomous cars and trucks has the potential of facilitating the flow of freight while improving safety, according to a senior executive at UPS Inc. on Feb. 12.
February 13, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
An autonomous parcel delivery robot, by Starship Technologies. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg News)
Robotic Vehicles, Loading Zone Updates Seen as Tools for Final-Mile Delivery
An autonomous parcel delivery robot, by Starship Technologies. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg News)
WASHINGTON — More freight is moving and e-commerce is booming, but there is a finite amount of urban space for road use and parking for delivery vehicles. It’s a problem known as the final mile, and it’s especially profound in cities.
January 15, 2019
Government, Business, Autonomous
Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar at TRB. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Communication, Teamwork Necessary to Adopt Autonomous Technology, Experts Say at TRB
Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar at TRB. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Cooperation from both private sector and federal partners can ease the process for states that are in the midst of adopting automated technology, according to Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar.
January 14, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
AAA NorCal
AAA Acquires Nation’s Largest Autonomous Vehicle Test Site
AAA NorCal
The largest autonomous vehicle test site in the United States has been acquired by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, one of the most familiar car-club brands in the country.
January 9, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
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Senate Autonomous Bill Negotiations Continue After Heated Confirmation Fight
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Senators are negotiating safety provisions in an autonomous vehicles bill that proponents insist could advance before lawmakers leave Capitol Hill ahead of the midterm elections next month.
October 11, 2018
Government, Technology, Autonomous
Chao displays the updated autonomous vehicle guidelines. (U.S. DOT via YouTube)
Elaine Chao Releases Updated DOT Autonomous Vehicle Guidelines
Chao displays the updated autonomous vehicle guidelines. (U.S. DOT via YouTube)
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Oct. 4 unveiled AV 3.0, the agency’s policy update of autonomous vehicle technology guidelines.
October 4, 2018
Editorial
Editorial: Making Connections at IAA
Connectivity was all the rage during this week’s media preview for the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, Germany, with many manufacturers touting the value and capability of the technologies they’re developing and deploying for their customers.
September 20, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA
A self-driving car delivers groceries to a customer in San Jose, Calif. (Ryan Nakashima/Associated Press)
Connecticut to Offer Self-Driving Pilot Program in Four Communities
A self-driving car delivers groceries to a customer in San Jose, Calif. (Ryan Nakashima/Associated Press)
Self-driving cars could be on the road in large numbers sooner than anyone expected — possibly by 2021 — even if public support for autonomous vehicles appears to be dropping.
September 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
Technology from Boston-based WaveSense may solve the bad-weather conundrum autonomous vehicles face — that they can't read the road when it's covered with accumulated snow. (WaveSense)
Self-Driving Cars Still Trying to Navigate Bad Weather
Technology from Boston-based WaveSense may solve the bad-weather conundrum autonomous vehicles face — that they can't read the road when it's covered with accumulated snow. (WaveSense)
As things stand today, the driverless car of the future can’t handle more than a dusting of snow.
September 17, 2018Pages
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