The joint Verification and Validation Methods project provides the first safety model for automated driving systems in urban environments, with the results aimed at strengthening the German industry’s competitiveness and providing guidance for the entire industry.

The Geely Holding and Baidu joint-venture brand’s first model for the Chinese market features a Robo Drive subscription supported by dual Nvidia Drive Orin chips and the first mass production Qualcomm 8295 cockpit chip powering its Simo AI “partner.”

Using Helixx’s universal manufacturing architecture and Conigital’s driverless technology suite, the collaboration aims to streamline electric autonomous vehicle development to reduce market-entry barriers for new OEMs.

Its unmanned, purpose-built AV showcases the business case for commercializing autonomous goods delivery as a part of a larger interoperability project in Selmer, TN, with other GE Appliances partners including TaskWatch and Slip Robotics to create a better, automated logistics flow.

The latest project for the self-driving vehicle software company is for eVersum e-shuttles in Northern Ireland due to enter passenger service in 2025, adding to a deal with Beep tested at Florida’s SunTrax facility for public availability this year.

The companies have launched the first commercial autonomous trucking lane between Houston and Oklahoma City.

With the debut of its commercial-ready terminal in Houston, Aurora can support and service driverless trucks between Dallas and Houston, with terminals operating day and night and supporting more than 75 commercial loads a week.

At its Tech Day 2023, the Chinese OEM startup discussed how it will build upon its safety credentials by introducing XNGP ADAS without HD map coverage, an AI Valet Driver smart driving feature for frequently traveled routes, and one architecture for full-scenario ADAS capabilities.

The autonomous vehicle technology company’s fourth annual Consumer Mobility Report looks at the road to adoption and the hurdles standing in the way of driverless solutions.

The three companies have entered into an MoU aimed at establishing a JV for providing driverless rides using Cruise Origin vehicles made at Factory ZERO in Michigan, with a vehicle on display for the first time in Japan in Honda’s Japan Mobility Show booth.