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Self-Driving Cars

A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous car, driverless 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

Lyft Q4 Revenue Tops $1B, Ridership Up 23 Pct
Lyft Q4 Revenue Tops $1B, Ridership Up 23 Pct
February 12, 2020  |  Earnings

As Lyft drove innovation with enhancements to the technology that powers its platform, the ride-hailing company reported that its active riders grew 23 percent year over year to...

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Fiat Chrysler To Debut Robot Taxis In China
Fiat Chrysler To Debut Robot Taxis In China
February 11, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

Fiat Chrysler, in partnership with Chinese-based AutoX, wants to launch robo-taxis in China later this year, according to an announcement. The automobile maker, one of...

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U.S. Legislators To Figure Out Autonomous Car Laws
U.S. Legislators To Figure Out Autonomous Car Laws
February 07, 2020  |  Intelligence of Things

An Energy and Commerce subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives is going to get together Tuesday (Feb. 11) to figure out self-driving car legislation,...

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Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicles Get On-Road Permit For CA
Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicles Get On-Road Permit For CA
February 06, 2020  |  Innovation

Uber may soon be able to put its self-driving vehicles back on California roads after several years, with the issuance of a new permit, according...

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UPS To Team With Waymo, Arrival For Electric Vans
UPS To Team With Waymo, Arrival For Electric Vans
January 30, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The United Parcel Service (UPS), looking to cut costs and pollution, is teaming with Arrival and Waymo for an electric vehicle deal, according to reports....

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Toyota Will First Deploy Advanced Self-Driving Tech In Commercial Vehicles
Toyota Will First Deploy Advanced Self-Driving Tech In Commercial Vehicles
December 17, 2019  |  Retail

Before it brings advanced self-driving features to cars intended for personal use, Toyota Motor Corp plans to deploy them in commercial vehicles first. Toyota Research...

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New Alphabet Boss To Scrutinize High-Tech Ventures?
New Alphabet Boss To Scrutinize High-Tech Ventures?
December 06, 2019  |  Google

It’s not uncommon for new management at a company, upon taking the corner office, to take a look at what he or she has been...

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Waymo Robotaxis Have Completed More Than 100K Trips
Waymo Robotaxis Have Completed More Than 100K Trips
December 05, 2019  |  Innovation

Alphabet’s Waymo, the self-driving car company, recently completed its 100,000th trip with driverless and autonomous cars, according to a report by Bloomberg.  The program is...

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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation
Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation
December 05, 2019  |  Restaurant innovation

A convenient and seamless ordering experience from online and mobile channels is essential for restaurant customers. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative...

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