Coming soon to a highway near you—truck platooning
Should Australian truckies feel a little nervous about the rise of platooning?
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Nov 20, 2017
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News tagged with self-driving vehicles
Volkswagen, Google cooperate on quantum computing research
German automaker Volkswagen and Google have announced plans to cooperate in exploring possible uses in the auto industry for quantum computers.
Quantum Physics
Nov 7, 2017
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Google and AutoNation partner on self-driving car program
Google is partnering with AutoNation, the country's largest auto dealership chain, in its push to produce self-driving cars for wide use.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 2, 2017
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Ford-controlled company acquires laser detection firm
Ford Motor Co.'s autonomous car software and robotics subsidiary has purchased a laser detection company.
Business
Oct 27, 2017
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Delphi acquires self-driving startup nuTonomy for $450m
Auto supplier Delphi Automotive said Tuesday it has acquired self-driving software startup nuTonomy Inc. for $450 million in an effort to speed the development of autonomous vehicles.
Business
Oct 24, 2017
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Opinion: Passengers have a lot to say about self-driving cars – industry should listen
Society's fear of driverless cars is somewhat baffling to me. Given that car crashes attributable to human error cause more than 1 million vehicle deaths every year1, it's those human-driven cars people should be afraid of. ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 19, 2017
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Self-driving cars could ease traffic, but increase sprawl (Update)
A new study inspired by Boston's early experiments with self-driving cars finds that the technology could ease congestion, but might also lead to more cars on the road and further encourage urban sprawl.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 17, 2017
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California moves toward public access for self-driving cars
California regulators took an important step Wednesday to clear the road for everyday people to get self-driving cars.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 11, 2017
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Are self-driving cars the future of mobility for disabled people?
Self-driving cars could revolutionize how disabled people get around their communities and even travel far from home. People who can't see well or with physical or mental difficulties that prevent them from driving safely ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 6, 2017
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UMass Lowell professor steers ethical debate on self-driving cars
Should your self-driving car protect you at all costs? Or should it steer you into a ditch - potentially causing serious injury - to avoid hitting a school bus full of children?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 5, 2017
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