Pete Bigelow Leader of the tech and innovation team [email protected] 313-446-1604 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Nvidia's latest collaboration pushes further on software-defined vehicles A new collaboration between computing powerhouses could further enhance the way motorists interact with their vehicles. Self-driving trucks land in crosshairs of California labor push California, the birthplace and epicenter of the self-driving industry, could soon put the brakes on autonomous trucking. Aurora, Continental to deliver autonomous systems for big trucks The two companies expect the systems to be installed on Class 8 trucks that reach U.S. roads in 2027. Hertz EV renters should know charging ins and outs Millions of motorists might have their first EV experience in a Hertz rental car. It can be an enjoyable introduction. But charging complications mean they should also prepare to embrace the unexpected. Robotaxis show signs of resilience, but now they need a business plan Depending on who you ask, robotaxis are on the brink of widespread scale or an overdue comeuppance. Which outlook is correct? Perhaps both. In wake of federal scrutiny, Zoox details process it used for self-certifying its robotaxi Zoox disclosed more information Wednesday about how it self-certified its robotaxi and discussed its occupant-protection efforts in the wake of scrutiny from federal regulators. Near the U.S. border, Aurora teaches self-driving trucks to navigate checkpoints Self-driving tech company Aurora is collaborating with the U.S. Border Patrol to assess how autonomous trucks navigate checkpoints as part of its preparations for a 2024 commercial launch. With a nod to EVs, Waymo retires self-driving Pacifica hybrid minivans Self-driving technology company Waymo will retire its fleet of Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans, the vehicular flag-bearers for the nation's first commercial robotaxi service. VC firm Assembly Ventures tapped to help IAA show mobility programming Organizers of IAA Mobility 2023 said Wednesday they've reached an agreement with venture capital firm Assembly Ventures to oversee a portion of the show's conference programming this fall in Munich. Cruise plans ambitious self-driving expansion Cruise executives asked California regulators Monday to amend their existing permit to allow for testing of autonomous vehicles throughout the state. Waymo, Aurora seek joint exemption from federal rules for self-driving trucks The two companies are seeking a five-year exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations that address the required placement of warning devices. Ford establishes Latitude AI unit to develop automated driving tech Latitude AI's formation underscores the company's focus on automated technologies that support human drivers in personally owned vehicles. Autonomous driving leaders need financial staying power for long-term survival Survival now equates to success for those developing self-driving technology amid an uncertain financial landscape, according to a new report from Guidehouse Insights. Column: After Argo, there are small signs of hope on the path toward autonomous vehicles For Waymo, Cruise and Zoox, work continues on the robotaxi dream in the aftermath of Argo's shuttering. Luminar inks ‘multibillion-dollar deal' with Mercedes-Benz for lidar throughout its lineup Mercedes-Benz will integrate lidar supplied by tech company Luminar throughout its lineup by the middle of the decade, the two companies said Wednesday. Load More
Pete Bigelow Leader of the tech and innovation team [email protected] 313-446-1604 See All Staff Page