Waymo Is Now Allowed to Carry Passengers in Its Self-driving Cars in California
Posted on Jul 3, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Waymo Is Now Allowed to Carry Passengers in Its Self-driving Cars in California
Waymo has received a permit to carry passengers in its self-driving vehicles in California. The permit, which was issued by the California Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, allows Waymo to carry passengers in autonomous vehicles on California highways, though the Google spinoff cannot charge them for rides, and the vehicles must have a safety driver behind the wheel. Waymo is the...
Fairfax County and Dominion Energy Announce Autonomous Electric Shuttle Pilot
Posted on Jun 24, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Fairfax County and Dominion Energy Announce Autonomous Electric Shuttle Pilot
Fairfax County and Dominion Energy are partnering on an autonomous electric shuttle pilot tentatively planned for the Merrifield area in Fairfax County. The demonstration project moved a step closer to implementation with the award of a grant from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) for the execution of the pilot. The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation...
NHTSA Deputy Administrator King to Congress: SAFE Vehicles Rule Will Put More Americans in Newer, Safer Cars and Trucks
Posted on Jun 20, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHTSA Deputy Administrator King to Congress: SAFE Vehicles Rule Will Put More Americans in Newer, Safer Cars and Trucks
Infeasible fuel economy standards raise the price of new vehicles and prevent families from purchasing newer, safer cars and trucks, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Heidi King told Congress on Thursday. “We know that newer cars are safer and cleaner than older cars. We also know that consumers can choose whether to keep their older car or to purchase...
New York’s future is as a ‘smart city’
Posted on May 29, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on New York’s future is as a ‘smart city’
If you can imagine New York City in 25 years, what would it look like? Start by envisioning a super- connected and efficient metropolis. Your morning commute begins by walking to your curb where an underground waste disposal is hidden by manicured grass. Sensors trigger a notification that your bin is full and needs to be picked up. As you walk to the corner, a self-driving electric...
Siemens Unveils Simulation Tool for Testing of Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on May 27, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Siemens Unveils Simulation Tool for Testing of Autonomous Vehicles
Siemens AG last week rolled out a simulation tool that could help automakers reduce the vast number of physical test miles required for the validation of autonomous vehicles. Known as PAVE360, the new tool allows developers to design and test an autonomous vehicle System-on-Chip (SoC) and its surrounding electronic components in a completely virtual environment. The new product...
NHTSA and FMCSA open comment period for proposed rules
Posted on May 23, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHTSA and FMCSA open comment period for proposed rules
On May 22, 2019 the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) vehicles in the United States. NHTSA and FMCSA are seeking...
