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Peachtree Corners launches autonomous vehicle in partnership with May Mobility and T-Mobile

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Peachtree Corners, a smart city in the state of Georgia, United States, has agreed a partnership with autonomous driving technology provider May Mobility to implement its autonomous vehicle solutions.

The implementation will utilize the vehicle 5G communications infrastructure Peachtree Corners has developed in the city with T-Mobile.

This marks May Mobility’s first-ever deployment in the state of Georgia, providing its one-of-a-kind on-demand autonomous solution for reliable transportation. [Read more…] about Peachtree Corners launches autonomous vehicle in partnership with May Mobility and T-Mobile

Decelerating progress for autonomous buses and roboshuttles, says report

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By Shihao Fu, technology analyst, IDTechEx

In recent years, the promise of the public transport revolution has been teased by autonomous buses and roboshuttles. These technologies promise to deliver significant cost reductions for operators and alleviate labor pressures.

More than 50 autonomous bus and roboshuttle players once competed in this space. However, as the autonomous driving industry evolved during 2022-2024, the commercialization progress of autonomous buses and roboshuttles has been slow, falling short of industry expectations.

IDTechEx has observed a yearly decline in the number of active companies from 2020 to 2024, and large-scale commercial testing has not been achieved. Roboshuttles need to overcome the uncertainties posed by dynamic routes and the performance challenges of navigating narrow urban streets.

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Nuro to license its autonomous driving system to automakers

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Nuro has decided to license its Nuro Driver autonomous driving system directly to automakers and mobility providers to “to accelerate autonomous vehicle development and deployment timelines”.

The Nuro Driver is built on Nvidia’s end-to-end safety architecture, which includes Nvidia GPUs for AI training in the cloud and an automotive-grade Nvidia Drive Thor computer running the Nvidia DriveOS operating system inside the vehicle.

The Nuro Driver has demonstrated its reliability and safety in real-world conditions with more than 1 million autonomous miles completed across its fleet of R&D vehicles and zero at-fault incidents. [Read more…] about Nuro to license its autonomous driving system to automakers

Planzer and LOXO partner to release autonomous commercial vehicle in Switzerland

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Planzer and LOXO have unveiled what they say is a “ground-breaking achievement” – the first autonomous driving commercial vehicle to navigate the streets of the Swiss capital, Bern, with the aim of achieving full L4 driving autonomy.

The co-pilot project ‘Planzer – Dynamic Micro-Hub w LOXO’ brings city logistics to a new level.

Everywhere, cities and metropolitan areas are urgently seeking sustainable transport solutions as the consequences of climate change and emissions become increasingly evident, and ever more congested streets severely impact supply chains.

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Contra Costa Transportation Authority and May Mobility launch autonomous vehicle service in Martinez, California

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Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and May Mobility, an autonomous driving technology company, have launched Presto, a shared autonomous vehicle service for the general public in Martinez, California and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (County Hospital) patients.

A goal of the service is to improve access to healthcare in the area by providing another reliable and convenient mode of transportation.

The free service will run Monday through Friday, first offering County Hospital patients rides from 2pm to 6pm and then opening to the general public from 6pm to 10pm. [Read more…] about Contra Costa Transportation Authority and May Mobility launch autonomous vehicle service in Martinez, California

Holon to establish autonomous shuttle manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida

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Holon, a manufacturer of autonomous, electric shuttles purpose-built to revolutionize shared mobility and sustainable transportation, says it is “poised to transform the future of transportation” with the launch of its first production plant for autonomous movers in Jacksonville, Florida.

This city unveiling was announced recently in collaboration with prominent Florida officials and key community stakeholders. Holon, a subsidiary of global automotive supplier Benteler Group, will be Florida’s first automotive vehicle manufacturer.

The approximately 500,000-square-foot facility will be constructed in Jacksonville, with completion expected in 2026. The developer for the project is VanTrust Real Estate. [Read more…] about Holon to establish autonomous shuttle manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida

Inceptio delivers massive order of 400 autonomous trucks to ZTO

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Inceptio Technology, a developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, has completed delivery of 400 Inceptio-powered autonomous heavy-duty trucks to ZTO Express, a fast-growing express delivery company in China.

This milestone marks the largest single delivery of intelligent heavy-duty trucks globally, significantly enhancing the smart logistics industry.

The trucks, jointly developed with Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Company, are pre-loaded with Inceptio’s Autonomous Driving System, marking another critical step towards the mass commercialization of autonomous logistics solutions. [Read more…] about Inceptio delivers massive order of 400 autonomous trucks to ZTO

Autonomous buses: Challenges and opportunities in 2024

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By Shihao Fu, technology analyst at IDTechEx

Autonomous buses represent one of the most challenging platforms in the autonomous driving industry. In recent years, commercial interest has shifted towards roboshuttles and robotaxis, partly due to the complex operational design domains (ODD) of autonomous buses.

The typical ODD for a bus requires interactions with a broad range of road users, including more pedestrians, cyclists, bus stops, passengers, and surrounding vehicles.

The larger size of these buses, coupled with their intricate ODD, presents challenges similar to those faced by roboshuttles.

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Future of Personal Injury Law: The Impact of Driverless Cars on Legal Proceedings

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The rise of driverless cars represents a transformative shift in the automotive industry, promising to redefine how we approach transportation. These autonomous vehicles, equipped with advanced technologies, have the potential to drastically reduce traffic accidents caused by human error.

However, their integration into everyday life also brings forth complex legal challenges, particularly in the realm of personal injury law. As driverless technology becomes more prevalent, its impact on legal proceedings will be profound, necessitating a reevaluation of existing legal frameworks and practices.

This blog explores the future of personal injury law in the context of driverless cars. By examining current practices, technological advancements, and emerging legal issues, we aim to shed light on how the legal landscape will evolve as autonomous vehicles become a fixture on our roads. [Read more…] about Future of Personal Injury Law: The Impact of Driverless Cars on Legal Proceedings

Kodiak surpasses 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in delivery collaboration with JB Hunt and Bridgestone

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J.B. Hunt, one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, Bridgestone, the famous tire brand, and Kodiak Robotics, an autonomous trucking company, are celebrating a successful ongoing weekly delivery collaboration that has surpassed 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles, incorporating Kodiak autonomous trucks to ship Bridgestone passenger car tires between South Carolina and Dallas.

Since launching in January, the autonomous route has been driven with no accidents and achieved 100 percent on-time pick-up and delivery, and the companies have expanded the collaboration to include additional weekly deliveries along the route.

Utilizing Kodiak’s hub-to-hub autonomous delivery model, the long-haul stretch of the route from Atlanta to Dallas – approximately 750 miles and 16 hours – is completed using Kodiak autonomous driving technology, which is fitted with Bridgestone M719 drive tires and R213 steer tires. [Read more…] about Kodiak surpasses 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in delivery collaboration with JB Hunt and Bridgestone