Autonomous Vehicle News

  • Technical University Of Munich Researchers Develop New Algorithm For Autonomous Driving


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    Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed autonomous driving software which distributes risk on the street in a fair manner. An example will illustrate the approach: An autonomous vehicle wants to overtake a bicycle...

  • US researchers propose a ‘white light’ on traffic signals for self-driving cars, Auto News, ET Auto


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    The white phase concept also incorporates a new traffic signal, so that human drivers know what they are supposed to do. The white light indicates that the AVs are planning their movements in order to get traffic through the crossroads more qui...

  • WiTricity wirelessly charges autonomous e-buses in claimed industry first


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    This was said to be the first commercial application of wireless charging for an autonomous electric e-bus with WiTricity providing a key feature for an advanced public transport system. Its wireless EV charging is already being used for passen...

  • 3D lidar system improves safety of autonomous vehicles


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    Vehicles equipped with autonomous driving capabilities could be made safer with a new version of lidar, known as flash lidar, which combines conventional beam-scanning techniques with a newer, 3D approach. Autonomous vehicles typically come equ...

  • Tesla is cleared in highly publicized fatal crash with ‘no one in the driver’s seat’


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    Tesla, and specifically Autopilot, has been cleared from blame in the highly publicized fatal crash in Texas that was reported to have happened with “no one in the driver’s seat.”In April 2021, a strange and tragic accident in a Tesla happened ...

  • BMW Announces new X5 and X6


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    BMW Announces new X5 and X6Source: BMW announcementWOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW presents the extensively updated new editions of its successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The new BMW X5 a...

  • Red light, white light? Scientists suggest adding 4th color to traffic lights to help self-drivin...


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    Researchers from North Carolina State University propose adding a fourth color to traffic lights, a white light, enabling self-driving vehicles to help control traffic flow, and let human drivers in on what’s going on. Across a series of comput...

  • 'Teledriving’ steers first remote-controlled car on European road


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    Writer at Neural by TNW Writer at Neural by TNWFor the first time, a car with no human inside has driven on a public road in Europe. Credit: VayVay trialled the tech without safety drivers after receiving an exemption permit from Harmburg. Cred...