January 2023

January 2023

autonomous bus driving on road

UK government funding helps launch world’s first autonomous bus in Edinburgh

https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/143459/uk-government-funding-helps-launch-worlds-first-autonomous-bus-in-edinburgh/

Cruise autonomous car

Robot Cars Are Causing 911 False Alarms in San Francisco

https://www.wired.com/story/robot-cars-are-causing-911-false-alarms-in-san-francisco/

Mercedes EQ in city at night

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot certified for use in Nevada – first L3 system approved for US highways

https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/adas/mercedes-benz-certifies-drive-pilot-for-use-in-nevada-becoming-the-first-l3-system-approved-for-us-highways.html

Volvo autonomous car

Volvo CEO Argues Truly Autonomous Cars Are A Long Way Off

https://www.motor1.com/news/632733/volvo-ceo-autonomous-cars-opinion/

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Pedestrian runs in front of autonomous car in San Francisco. See what happens

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/pedestrian-runs-front-autonomous-car-san-francisco

man driving golf cart

Self-Driving Golf Cart Development: Why Is It In Demand?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/01/24/self-driving-golf-cart-development-why-is-it-in-demand/?sh=69d48e29b080

close-up of camera on Tesla car

Self-Driving Cars Could Pose Huge Environmental Burden

https://impakter.com/self-driving-cars-could-pose-huge-environmental-burden/

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UK’s first full-size autonomous bus carries passengers for the first time

https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/143205/uks-first-full-size-autonomous-bus-carries-passengers-first-time/

autonomous car with passenger inside

ARLINGTON RAPID ON-DEMAND, SELF-DRIVING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE ROLLING OUT MORE SPACIOUS FLEET

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/news/my_arlington_t_x/news_stories/rapid_fleet_update

Mercedes drive pilot car

Mercedes-Benz wins race to bring Level 3 autonomous cars to US

https://www.freethink.com/hard-tech/drive-pilot

Futuristic instrument panel of vehicle

MIT report forecasts global emissions impact from autonomous vehicle computers

https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/adas/mit-report-forecasts-global-emissions-impact-from-autonomous-vehicle-computers.html

center console of autonomous car at night

The Rise of the Machines: Tesla drives 50km autonomously through heavy LA traffic

https://thedriven.io/2023/01/16/the-rise-of-the-machines-tesla-drives-50km-autonomously-through-heavy-la-traffic/

Brad's AutonoMap. Brad Templeton. This map was made with Google My Maps. Create you. Oceania. Antarctica. Google My Maps. Keyboard shortcuts. Map data 2023. Terms. 2,000 mi.

This ‘AutonoMap’ Shows The Many Places Autonomous Vehicles Are Serving The Public Today

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2023/01/17/this-autonomap-shows-the-many-places-autonomous-vehicles-are-serving-the-public-today/?sh=55c0d2b3e4c8

Self-Driving Waymo Drives Self Into Construction Site, Doesn’t Know What To Do

https://sfist.com/2023/01/16/self-driving-waymo-drives-self-into-construction-site-doesnt-know-what-to-do/

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Computers in autonomous cars could become huge drivers of carbon emissions, study warns

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/self-driving-cars-carbon-emission-b2263481.html

human hand handing keys to robot hand

As self-driving sector shifts self into gear, the innovators pull ahead of the pack

https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1003364/as-self-driving-sector-shifts-into-gear-the-innovators-pull-ahead-of-the-pack-1003364.html

electric car charger plugged into car

Some drivers ‘tune out’ on the road when using semi-autonomous vehicles, early study data suggests

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-university-study-distracted-driving-1.6715465

autonomous car detection graphic

How tech has changed dramatically in our cars over the years

https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/how-tech-has-changed-dramatically-in-our-cars-over-the-years/

rear passenger view of hands-free driving in Mercedes

Mercedes Is The First Automaker To Offer Level 3 Self-Driving In The US

https://insideevs.com/news/630075/mercedes-first-to-offer-level-3-self-driving-in-the-us/

why driverless cars are taking hyper realistic virtual driving lessons diagram

You May Be Able to Buy a Self-Driving Car After All

https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-may-be-able-to-buy-a-self-driving-car-after-all-11673018475

autonomous car detection graphic

Autonomous driving’s future: Convenient and connected

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/autonomous-drivings-future-convenient-and-connected

one way sign with freight truck in background

TuSimple to lay off 25% of workforce

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/tusimple-lay-25-workforce

driver view of hands-free driving in Tesla on road

Tesla To Remove Steering Wheel Nag For Some Full Self-Driving Beta Users

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/tesla-to-remove-steering-wheel-nag-for-some-full-self-driving-beta-users/

autonomous sixteen-wheeler on road

SoftBank backs autonomous trucking firm started by ex-Ford self-driving executives

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/softbank-backs-autonomous-trucking-firm

aerial view of navigation map for autonomous vehicles

Map-based navigation for autonomous vehicles

https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/features/feature-map-based-navigation-for-autonomous-vehicles.html

autonomous Audi safety test with bus

Audi and Navistar demo C-V2X technology to improve safety at school bus stops

https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/adas/audi-and-navistar-demo-cv2x-technology-to-improve-safety-at-school-bus-stops.html

Autonomous Volvo mining truck

Volvo Removes Safety Driver From Autonomous Mining Trucks

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/volvo-removes-safety-driver-from-autonomous-mining-trucks

self-driving shuttle on city street

New Self-Driving Shuttle Revealed at IAA Mobility Show

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/new-self-driving-shuttle-revealed-at-iaa-mobility-show

autonomous bus with passengers at night

Autonomous transit vehicles – Adastec & EasyMile share progress to date

https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/features/mobility-solutions-2.html

front and side view of Beep autonomous shuttle

Autonomous Shuttle Crashes Two Days After Launch

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/autonomous-shuttle-crashes-two-days-after-launch

autonomous vehicle crossing city traffic

Cities need a say in robotaxi expansions

https://www.autonews.com/editorial/robotaxi-expansion-needs-buy-cities

autonomous bus parked on road

Treasure Island welcomes new autonomous shuttle pilot

https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/149204/treasure-island-welcomes-new-autonomous-shuttle-pilot/

autonomous Beep bus prototype on highway

Beep and Oxa partner to deploy Oxa-driven AVs in the USA

https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/mobility-solutions/beep-and-oxa-partner-to-deploy-oxa-driven-avs-in-the-usa.html

group photo with two autonomous vehicles

GM to Test Self-Driving Cars in Shanghai

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/gm-to-test-self-driving-cars-in-shanghai

autonomous Beep bus prototype

Beep Tests Software-Driven Self-Driving Vehicles in Florida

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/beep-tests-software-driven-self-driving-vehicles-in-florida

truck at autonomous truckport

Autonomous Truckport Opens in Georgia for Kodiak Drivers

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/autonomous-truckport-in-georgia-for-kodiak-drivers-

side view of Cruise autonomous car

Self-Driving Taxi Service Pause Requested in San Francisco

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/self-driving-taxi-service-pause-requested-in-san-francisco

driver and passenger in self-driving car

Ford Hands-off Driving Offered Via Subscription

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/ford-hands-off-driving-offered-via-subscription

autonomous bus prototype on city street

Orlando Launches Autonomous Shuttle Pilot with Beep

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/city-of-orlando-launches-autonomous-shuttle-pilot-with-beep

Cruise autonomous car in parking lot

Self-Driving Taxi Service Expands to Charlotte

https://www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/self-driving-taxi-service-expands-to-charlotte

Cruise autonomous car parked on city street

Cruise AV Robotaxis Block SF Street, Connectivity Issues Blamed

https://insideevs.com/news/681863/cruise-av-robotaxis-block-sf-street-gm-unit-blames-connectivity-issues/

passenger exiting Cruise autonomous car

Cruise AV Robotaxi Gets Stuck In Wet Concrete In San Francisco

https://insideevs.com/news/682106/cruise-av-robotaxi-gets-stuck-wet-concrete-san-francisco/

passenger entering Cruise autonomous car

Cruise Robotaxi Collides With San Francisco Fire Truck, One Injured

https://insideevs.com/news/682501/cruise-robotaxi-collides-san-francisco-fire-truck-one-injured/