Waymo showcased its Zeekr vehicle integrated with its autonomous vehicle technology at a reveal event in Los Angeles earlier this week, with execs weighing in on the significance of the vehicle and partnership significance.
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Fleets and TrucksMachine Control & RoboticsOff RoadOn RoadPublic Transportation
Parallel Domain accelerates AI ‘super training’ with synthetic data
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe company is on a mission to reimagine how AI learns by using synthetic data critical for scaling an autonomous future more quickly.
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Autonomous BusesOn RoadPublic Transportation
Israel exploring autonomous public buses
by Charles Choiby Charles ChoiIn the two-year pilot, four groups will operate self-driving public buses with the aim of easing road congestion.
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Driverless CarsFleets and TrucksMachine Control & RoboticsOn RoadPublic Transportation
Ouster and Velodyne announce proposed merger
by Kevin Jostby Kevin JostThe proposed merger of equals aims to accelerate lidar adoption and strengthen the companies’ financial position in a slowing economy.
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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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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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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.