Autonomous vehicles

A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous vehicle (AV), connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV), driverless car, robo-car, or robotic car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Bezos Explains ‘Fascination’ With Auto Tech
Bezos Explains ‘Fascination’ With Auto Tech
May 21, 2019  |  Amazon

At a recent all-hands meeting for Amazon employees in March, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said developments in autonomous automobile technology fascinated him, according to a...

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Uber CEO Disagrees With Elon Musk’s Robotaxi Prediction
Uber CEO Disagrees With Elon Musk’s Robotaxi Prediction
May 10, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he disagrees with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s assertion that a fleet of robotaxis will be ready by the end of...

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GM Presses The Gas Pedal On Autonomous Vehicles
GM Presses The Gas Pedal On Autonomous Vehicles
April 29, 2019  |  Ecosystems

The age of autonomous vehicles is appearing on the horizon, and further evidence of that comes from GM and its Cadillac automotive line. The news...

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Tesla Introduces Self-Driving Microchip, Says Autonomous Taxis Are A Year Away
Tesla Introduces Self-Driving Microchip, Says Autonomous Taxis Are A Year Away
April 22, 2019  |  Innovation

Tesla invited investors and analysts to its California headquarters on Monday (April 22) to introduce a new microchip for self-driving cars and convince them that...

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Daimler Eyes Self-Driving Truck Market With Stake In Robotics Firm
Daimler Eyes Self-Driving Truck Market With Stake In Robotics Firm
March 29, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

German carmaker Daimler, which sells the most Class 8 tractor-trailer semi trucks, will take a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a U.S. autonomous vehicle technology...

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Kroger, Nuro Bringing Self-Driving Delivery To Houston
Kroger, Nuro Bringing Self-Driving Delivery To Houston
March 14, 2019  |  Innovation

Kroger Co., the grocery retailer, and Nuro, the SoftBank-backed robotics company, announced on Thursday (March 14) the launch of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. Get...

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Ford To Test Self-Driving Vehicles In Austin
Ford To Test Self-Driving Vehicles In Austin
March 14, 2019  |  Innovation

Ford is gearing up to test its self-driving vehicles in another U.S. city, according to reports stating that a testing program in Austin will launch...

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Waymo Seeks Funding To Boost Valuation
Waymo Seeks Funding To Boost Valuation
March 12, 2019  |  Investments

Waymo is looking to raise outside capital for the first time to boost its valuation past that of Cruise, the General Motors-owned autonomous vehicle business...

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How Voice Is Turbocharging The Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem
How Voice Is Turbocharging The Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystem
March 04, 2019  |  Ecosystems

Allow us at PYMNTS to take a brief step back and admire the landscape — in this case, the growing, though still young, connected vehicle...

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