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Ford Driverless in the Mcity Snow - Video
Ford puts a driverless vehicle up against a Michigan winter in a video made at Mcity.
Google Wins Patent for Driverless Delivery Trucks
Jennifer van der Kleut
In an exciting development, news outlets are reporting this week that Google has won a patent for self-driving delivery trucks. According to publications like Quartz and The Verge, the patent application includes illustrations of trucks that would have a series of lockers that could be opened with an exclusive pin number by the person waiting […]
Could China’s More Relaxed Regulations Push Baidu’s Driverless Car Past Google, Ford and Others?
Jennifer van der Kleut
When one thinks about driverless car testing these days, names like Google, Ford, GM, Tesla Motors and potentially even Apple instantly come to mind. But perhaps there’s one other company whose name is escaping you-one that some experts think could possibly even speed right past the others-Baidu. Baidu is a Chinese company that many don’t […]
Autonomous, Wireless-Charged Electrics in Google’s Trick Bag
Burney Simpson
In-road wireless-charged driverless electric vehicles would have reduced battery weight, expanded vehicle range, and efficient charging.
Tesla, China Woes Drag D20 Down
Driverless industry stock index last week was pulled down by Tesla’s plummet and market concern with China.
London Tries to Lure Google Self-Driving Cars for Testing
Jennifer van der Kleut
Barely two weeks after news broke that Google was applying to add four additional U.S. cities to its self-driving car testing program, it seems Google could be setting its sights across the ocean as well. News outlets like The Guardian and Engadget are reporting that London officials are attempting to woo Google to their city. […]
GM: Give the Car Away, Sell the Connection
Burney Simpson
Execs at the giant auto OEM made clear this week it sees car-sharing, ridesharing as key to its future as provider of consumer transportation.
Google Expands to Kirkland and Possibly Contra Costa?
Burney Simpson
Alphabet division to test its driverless cars in hilly city near Seattle, as California legislature seeks to draw Google to use the GoMentum site.
‘WEpod’ Autonomous Shuttle Takes 6 Passengers For Successful Ride on Dutch Public Roads
Jennifer van der Kleut
An autonomous shuttle took the first-ever drive on public roads in the Netherlands, taking six passengers along for the ride. Bloomberg Business reports that autonomous “WEpod” shuttles are now serving the college town of Wageningen, Netherlands. WEpod’s first test on a public road took place last week, marking the first such test in Europe, IEEE Spectrum […]
Look Ma, No Accidents … for Google Car
Burney Simpson
January was a quiet month for Google’s driverless vehicles as they close in on 2.5 million test miles driven since 2009.