Huawei Executive Says Tesla Tech “Killed” People, Ends Up Losing His Job
30 Jul 2021, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Chinese tech giant has removed an executive who claimed the self-driving technology developed by Tesla was “killing” people
Apple Car Could Come With Infrared Headlights for Improved Visibility
23 Mar 2021, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has recently received a patent for new infrared headlights that would help self-driving cars see farther than using the current implementations
Next-Gen Cars Will Need 11TB of Storage to Handle the Data We Throw at Them
6 Nov 2020, 07:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Research indicates that the amount of storage required on the next-generation cars would have to be substantially increased to handle all data
LiDAR, the Technology to Make Self-driving Cars a Reality
19 Oct 2020, 09:00 UTC · By: Teodor Ferseta / One of the most promising technologies that could bring about fully autonomous self-driving car is LiDAR -- light detection and ranging.
Huawei Dreams Big, Promises Super-Cheap LiDAR Radar Sensors
23 Aug 2020, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Chinese company is investing aggressively in car technology, and one new area of focus appears to be developing a more affordable LiDAR sensor
VW Joins Ford, GM and Toyota in Autonomous Cars Safety Group
13 Dec 2019, 15:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American branch of Volkswagen joined this week the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium to research safety in autonomous cars
Educated, Wealthy People Are Most Eager to Welcome Self-Driving Cars, Study Says
26 Sep 2019, 08:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / During the research, Audi says it uncovered five typologies when it comes to the public’s perception of autonomous cars.
Hyundai to Start Testing Fully Autonomous Cars in 2020, Brings Aptiv in to Help
25 Sep 2019, 06:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hyundai and Aptiv set up new joint venture that will see the launch of production-ready autonomous driving systems as soon as 2022
FCA Publishes Industry-Wide White Paper of Autonomous Driving, Issues Disclaimer
17 Sep 2019, 13:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / FCA says SaFAD "does not reflect FCA US’ design specifications or protocols for a specific system that is or could be introduced into the market."
Waymo Goes International with Renault-Nissan Deal for Self-Driving Cars
20 Jun 2019, 14:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This is an exclusive deal, meaning the American company will not be entering similar agreements with other automakers in France and Japan
Volvo XC90 Is Uber’s First Full Self Driving-Ready Production Car
14 Jun 2019, 13:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volvo develops the first autonomous drive-ready base car, an XC90 tu be deployed as part of the future Volvo fleet of driverless cars
Self-Driving Fiat Chrysler Vans to Deliver Your Packages Soon
10 Jun 2019, 14:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Aurora Driver comprises hardware, software, and data services to make a number of FCA vehicles Level 4 autonomous in the coming years
Connected Cars Could Significantly Cut Travel Time, Cambridge Research Finds
20 May 2019, 14:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Cambridge researchers used 16 miniature driverless robot cars for the study, showing cooperative cars could save a lot of travel time
Ford, GM and Toyota Join Hands to Create Rules for Self-Driving Cars
3 Apr 2019, 15:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford, General Motors and Toyota and SAE International for a consortium to handle the creation of standards to govern autonomous cars
Hamburg Becomes Testing Ground for Volkswagen Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles
3 Apr 2019, 09:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Five e-Golf cars equipped with laser scanners, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radars will begin testing Volkswagen's autonomous systems
Life on the Road Gets New Meaning with the Volvo 360c Concept Car
5 Sep 2018, 13:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volvo unveils the 360c Concept Car, an autonomous vehicle aimed at showcasing the advantages of road travel as opposed to airborne commutes.
Share. Don’t Drive. Repeat.
25 Aug 2018, 11:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / How will a future with autonomous cars look like? Will future generations know how to drive? Will our grandchildren still own cars?
Siemens Autonomous Classic Sports Car to Make a Goodwood Hill Climb Attempt
28 Jun 2018, 13:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Siemens will be testing the autonomous systems it is working on at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed with a classic sports car
MIT Works on New Lane-Change Algorithm for Self-Driving Cars
26 May 2018, 08:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / MIT researchers present a new type of algorithm that should govern lane changing capabilities in future autonomous vehicles.
MIT Self-Driving Cars Can Drive on All Roads with No 3D Maps
8 May 2018, 14:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / MIT creates a system that would allow self-driving cars to navigate their way without using complicated-to-do 3D maps of the roads.