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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

Automakers Worry That Qualcomm Appeal Could Boost Cost Of 5G Cars
Automakers Worry That Qualcomm Appeal Could Boost Cost Of 5G Cars
December 01, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

If microchip supplier Qualcomm wins its case on appeal, the cost of connected cars using 5G technology will skyrocket, automakers and suppliers said in court...

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Who Will Use Self-Driving Cars?
Who Will Use Self-Driving Cars?
October 18, 2019  |  Innovation

Last week, Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle business, announced that completely driverless Waymo cars are on the way – at least for customers in the suburbs...

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Bringing Autonomous Smart Shuttles To the Masses
Bringing Autonomous Smart Shuttles To the Masses
October 16, 2019  |  Intelligence of Things

There will be 41.6 billion Internet of Things (IoT)-connected devices around the world by 2025. Consumers and businesses have increasingly employed the technology in a...

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Waymo Says ‘Completely Driverless’ Minivans Coming To AZ
Waymo Says ‘Completely Driverless’ Minivans Coming To AZ
October 10, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle business under Google’s parent company Alphabet, sent an email to its ride-hailing app customers advising that their next trip might not...

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How Google Maps Predicts The Payments Future
How Google Maps Predicts The Payments Future
October 01, 2019  |  Google

If you really want to understand human nature — really gain a deep sense about how people operate, and where they want to go — you...

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Austin Will Be Third City To Test Ford’s Self-Driving Cars
Austin Will Be Third City To Test Ford’s Self-Driving Cars
September 25, 2019  |  Innovation

Ford Motor Company has chosen Austin, Texas as another city to test out and deploy self-driving vehicles, according to a report by CNBC. The company...

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Voyage Lands $31M To Expand Self-Driving Vehicle Fleet
Voyage Lands $31M To Expand Self-Driving Vehicle Fleet
September 12, 2019  |  Investments

Voyage announced that it has raised $31 million in a Series B fundraise. The round was led by Franklin Templeton, with participation from Khosla Ventures,...

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Didi Chuxing To Tap Into Self-Driving Vehicles
Didi Chuxing To Tap Into Self-Driving Vehicles
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

With hopes to expand the program abroad, ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing reportedly intends to tap into self-driving vehicles to pick up riders in a part...

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Waymo To Test Autonomous Vehicles In Florida
Waymo To Test Autonomous Vehicles In Florida
August 20, 2019  |  Innovation

Waymo plans to test autonomous vehicles in the rainy conditions of Florida, according to a report. The company, which is owned by Google’s parent company...

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