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New AI Algorithm Can Beat Traffic Jams
While most of them would be loath to admit it, most traffic jams are either caused or exacerbated by poor decisions made by drivers. Accidents and roadworks aside, lane-changing on motorways or dual carriageways, rubbernecking at that Golf GTI that’s been pulled over by police for speeding, and inconsiderate driving…
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California Makes It Easier for Companies to Test Their Autonomous Vehicles
California is already one of the best places in the world to test self-driving technologies, and it appears that the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles has decided to make it even easier for tech companies to do so by unveiling a brand new set of proposed regulations. Current regulations state that human drivers…
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Elon Musk Teases a Major Upgrade to Tesla’s Autopilot
Tesla’s Autopilot autonomous driving software has received a lot of mixed feedback recently, both being blamed for fatal incidents but also praised by a man who believed that the software saved his life. There is no doubt that the software is currently far from perfect and Tesla is hardly…
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New Ford Subsidiary to Focus on Emerging Mobility Services
Today, Ford revealed that they would be operating a new subsidiary, Ford Smart Mobility, that would be focused on developing autonomous cars, car connectivity, transportation and maintain an investment in emerging mobility services. This new branch of Ford will be overseen by Ford board member and Former CEO of Steelcase Jim…
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Toyota Hires Entire Staff of Autonomous Vehicle Company
Countless vehicle manufacturers are all racing to develop the newest and greatest self-driving cars. While they may spend large amounts of money and effort on a number of other great life-improving developments, Toyota shouldn’t be counted out of the competition yet. Taking them one step closer to their goal of…
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London’s Streets Will Receive Driverless Pods in July
Several companies are currently working on their own autonomous vehicles, including Tesla, Google, Ford and probably Apple. However, sources suggest that a company called GATEway will be one of the first to offer driverless pods to the general public, as its vehicles are currently scheduled to hit the streets of…
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Nissan Self-Driving Cars Will Hit the Road by 2020
Japanese motorcar company Nissan will have cars with autonomous driving technology by 2020, according to the company’s CEO, Carlos Ghosn. He added that the availability of Nissan’s self-driving cars will depend on regulations particular to each country. “Starting from late next year, we plan to offer what internally we are…
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