The proposed merger of equals aims to accelerate lidar adoption and strengthen the companies’ financial position in a slowing economy.
Public Transportation
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Autonomous ShuttlesFleets and TrucksOn RoadPublic TransportationTaxis and Ride Sharing
Benteler establishes Holon autonomous mobility brand, mover to come
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe mission of the company’s rebranded EV Systems unit with partners Pininfarina, Beep, and Mobileye is to develop sustainable, inclusive, reliable, and safe mobility solutions for urban areas worldwide, with the world premiere of its new fully electric autonomous mover at CES 2023.
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ADASDriverless CarsOn RoadTaxis and Ride Sharing
Xpeng gets permit for G9 autonomous driving public road tests
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe company says that its SUV is the first unmodified mass-produced vehicle to qualify for autonomous tests on designated public roads in China and it follows the company’s debut of a City NGP Pilot program in Guangzhou.
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Driverless CarsFleets and TrucksOn RoadPublic Transportation
Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association appoints first Executive Director
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiAs AVIA’s executive director, Farrah will lead the association’s day-to-day operations and map out its long-term strategy and growth.
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ADASDriverless CarsOn RoadTaxis and Ride Sharing
Argo AI’s two biggest investors pull the plug
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe most promising aspects of the shuttered startup’s business and technology will be absorbed by Ford and Volkswagen as both OEMs look to develop more ADAS applications inhouse and with other partners.
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Autonomous BusesOn RoadPublic Transportation
Perrone and Rampini Team Up for Autonomous Electric Buses
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiAutonomous technology company Perrone Robotics is teaming up with Italian bus manufacturer Rampini to develop…
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Autonomous ShuttlesOn RoadPublic Transportation
EasyMile to supply autonomous shuttle fleet at Belgium tourist site
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiThe new service will run driverless shuttles seven days a week for up to 10 years and will include progress up to Level 4 autonomy.
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Driverless CarsOn RoadPublic TransportationTaxis and Ride Sharing
Faction and GoCar Partner For Self-Driving Tourist Cars
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiSelf-driving vehicle startup Faction is partnering with GoCar Tours for driverless delivery of vehicles to…
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Autonomous BusesOn RoadPublic Transportation
Roboshuttles face major challenges to deployment
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiA new analysis by IDTechEx suggests that roboshuttle sales are declining, as are the number of active companies working on them.
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Driverless CarsOn RoadPublic TransportationTaxis and Ride Sharing
Pony.ai and China’s SAIC Partnering for Level 4 Robotaxi
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiToyota-backed self-driving vehicle startup Pony.ai is partnering with a division of SAIC Motor, China’s largest…