Autonomous: Page 2

  • Passenger riding in a Baidu RT6 autonomous vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Baidu Inc.
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    China supports commercialization of Level-3 autonomous driving technology

    The nation's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology could help accelerate the deployment of commercial Level-3 autonomous vehicles.

    By • June 26, 2023
  • Mercedes-Benz car with Drive Pilot sits on a road in front of Aria hotel in Las Vegas
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    California approves Mercedes-Benz Level 3 autonomous driving system for public roads

    Drive Pilot, which will be available on the 2024 S-Class and EQS sedans, allows drivers to read a book or check email at speeds under 40 mph.

    By • June 12, 2023
  • Two EV cars getting charged up with icons representing WiFi and connected systems
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    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images; Chevrolet; Ford

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    Deep Dive

    7 trends transforming the automotive industry

    Technology is reshaping how car makers design, build, sell and service vehicles as they shift to electrification, boost domestic manufacturing and develop new hardware and software partnerships.

    By • June 12, 2023
  • Overhead view of highway with cars and trucks with lines drawn among them implying connected vehicles using intelligent transportation systems.
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    How Panasonic is working on connected-vehicle technology in three states

    The Panasonic Smart Mobility office's goal for these real-world projects is to demonstrate the use of vehicle-to-everything technologies at scale and help prepare cities and states for the rollout of connected vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 12, 2023
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    Connected vehicle technology advances in US with FCC waiver approval

    Ford, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover North America, two state transportation departments and nine other companies will be able to invest in technology essential for fully autonomous vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 9, 2023
  • An artist's rendering of a city streetscape. A high-tech car approaches a crosswalk as pedestrians pass by.
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    Self-driving cars have people worried: survey

    Although manufacturers tout their potential to reduce accidents, "driverless vehicles are nowhere near ready for prime time," a safety advocate said.

    By Dan Zukowski • March 8, 2023
  • Red and white Tesla cars are parked in front of a brick showroom in Brooklyn with a Tesla sign on the building.
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    Tesla sets sales record as safety concerns mount

    California banned automakers from advertising self-driving capabilities that still require a driver in control, while NHTSA is investigating Tesla’s Autopilot system.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 26, 2023
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    Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology

    Cameras and sensors transmit traffic safety information to emergency response and autonomous vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2023