Commuters in San Francisco can now hop on an autonomous shuttle service to get to work — so long as they live along a specific route called the Loop which is located on Treasure Island.\nThe launch comes barely a week after California state regulators approved an expansion of two controversial robo-taxi companies in the city.\nBeep will operate two vehicles that can hold 10 passengers each.\nBeep is being tested out as part of a pilot program to evaluate the adoption of driverless vehicles for public transit in San Francisco.\n“Having the attendant on board makes everyone feel comfortable,” said Tilly Chang, executive director of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Goodyear CEO: Tire industry at turning point","slug":"goodyear-ceo-tire-industry-at-turning-point","publishDate":"2023-08-18 17:09:02-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:12.359011","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"AKRON — Goodyear's Rich Kramer described the tire industry as being at an \"inflection point,\" where technology and data are changing mobility completely.\nKramer spoke at the Akron Roundtable event at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron to mark the company's 125th anniversary.\n\"Our history has revolved around commonalities and patterns that have been repeated through generations of change,\" Kramer said.\nInstead of seeing automobiles as a threat to their carriage tire business, Goodyear evolved business to support the new industry.\nA shortage of natural rubber in WWII was the impetus for Goodyear and other tire makers to work together to refine and master synthetic rubber,\" he said.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"NC State survey says self-driving cars are safer. What this could mean for future of the roads","slug":"nc-state-survey-says-self-driving-cars-are-safer-what-this-could-mean-for-future-of-the-roads","publishDate":"2023-08-18 22:08:38+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:11.394109","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — A recent study through NC State says self-driving cars can slow down traffic at intersections.\nThis is because autonomous cars are designed to be more cautious drivers.\nAt intersections, self-driving cars are assessing traffic lights, other vehicles, and pedestrians, then choose the safest option.\nWithout this, autonomous vehicles may be as safe, or safer, than manned vehicles, but they won’t be as efficient.\nBy that time, hopefully, their logic has changed, their program has changed, and there is more communication hardware,” said Prof. Hajbabaie.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"San Antonio teen connected to viral 'Kia Boyz' trend arrested","slug":"san-antonio-teen-connected-to-viral-kia-boyz-trend-arrested","publishDate":"2023-08-18 18:34:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:09.772760","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"\"The defendant is then seen on the video recording livestreaming with another individual who was looking for a vehicle to steal,\" the arrest affidavit states.\n\"The video recording is of excellent quality and you can clearly see the defendant.\"\nA video on the page apparently showing Nathaniel in that car, valued at about $18,700, was uploaded that very night.\nNathaniel had been arrested multiple times for alleged vehicle theft crimes already this year, online court records indicate.\nPolice say Nathaniel has been connected to at least six other stolen-vehicle cases in San Antonio, all of them involving Kias or Hyundais.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Car crash in east Shelby County leaves one critical","slug":"car-crash-in-east-shelby-county-leaves-one-critical","publishDate":"2023-08-18 15:09:23+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:08.850538","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is in critical condition after a car accident in east Shelby County on Friday morning.\n(Courtesy of: Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, around 7:30 a.m., SCSO traffic investigators responded to a three-vehicle crash on Houston Levee and Walnut Grove Road where one female was found suffering from injuries.\nShe was taken to Baptist Hospital by the Shelby County Fire Department.\nThis accident is still under investigation.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Driverless car gets stuck in wet concrete in San Francisco","slug":"driverless-car-gets-stuck-in-wet-concrete-in-san-francisco","publishDate":"2023-08-18 16:44:10","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:08.457146","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Driverless car gets stuck in wet concrete in San FranciscoDriverless vehicles promise a future with less congestion and pollution, fewer accidents resulting from human error and better mobility for people with disabilities, supporters say.\nSo it was on Tuesday in San Francisco, where a driverless car somehow drove into a city paving project and got stuck in wet concrete.\nDriverless cars have become a common sight in San Francisco, a tech hub where they are often seen on test drives, gathering data that is used to improve their autonomous technology.\nThough driverless cars have not been blamed for any serious injuries or crashes in San Francisco, they have been involved in several jarring episodes.\nOn Friday night, as many as 10 Cruise driverless cars stopped working near a music festival in San Francisco’s North Beach, causing traffic to back up, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Cruise self-driving car, San Francisco fire truck collide – KION546","slug":"cruise-self-driving-car-san-francisco-fire-truck-collide-kion546","publishDate":"2023-08-18 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:07.177545","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"SAN FRANCISCO - A passenger in a driverless Cruise vehicle suffered injuries on Thursday after the vehicle was struck by a San Francisco fire truck that was responding to an emergency call.\nThe collision took place at 10:23 p.m. at the intersection of Turk and Polk streets, according to the San Francisco Police Department.\n\"Failing to yield to emergency vehicles, can slow responses to emergency calls for service, and, in some cases, prevent the emergency vehicle from being able to respond at all,\" the department wrote in a statement.\"\nThe company said it is investigating the incident to better understand their AVs (autonomous vehicle) performance and will be in contact with the city.\nThe autonomous vehicle was going through a green light when it was struck by another vehicle that ran a red light at a high speed.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Driving the Future: How Automotive Smart Antennas are Shaping the Global Market","slug":"driving-the-future-how-automotive-smart-antennas-are-shaping-the-global-market","publishDate":"2023-08-19 01:03:28+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-19 14:31:07.152368","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Driving the Future: How Automotive Smart Antennas are Shaping the Global MarketThe automotive industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with smart antennas playing a pivotal role in shaping the global market.\nBy providing real-time traffic updates, weather forecasts, and hazard warnings, smart antennas are helping to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow.\nThe global market for automotive smart antennas is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years.\nIn conclusion, smart antennas are driving the future of the automotive industry, shaping the global market with their innovative features and capabilities.\nAs we move towards a future of connected, autonomous vehicles, smart antennas will undoubtedly play a crucial role in this exciting journey.
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