After a grinding more-than-six-hour meeting late Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission agreed to allow self-driving cars courtesy of General Motors and Google to go out at all hours of the day and night throughout San Francisco.\nAdvertisementNow, robotaxi companies Cruise and Waymo are allowed everywhere they please within San Francisco city limits, without a safety driver present.\nWaymo was similarly allowed fared passenger service everywhere with a safety driver.\nThe San Francisco Fire Department recently claimed self-driving cars had hindered their fire trucks and EMTs 66 times from the start of the year into July.\nSome San Francisco residents were so upset with the vehicles they had been going around putting traffic cones on the robotaxis’ hoods.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Vehicular Communication Systems Market Current Impact to Make Big Changes","slug":"vehicular-communication-systems-market-current-impact-to-make-big-changes","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:52.658248","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Increase in number of accidents is expected to fuel the vehicular communication systems market over the forecast period.\nProcure the Research Report Now: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/vehicular-communication-systems-market/purchase-optionsThe vehicular communication systems market trends are as follows:Increase indemand for fully-autonomous driving & safe vehiclesDue to increased instances of car accidents, customers and insurance companies have forced automakers to introduce safety features for their vehicles,thereby supporting the vehicular communication systems market.\nThe report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with a detailed analysis of the vehicular communication systems market share.\nThe current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the vehicular communication systems market scenario.\nQuestions answered in the vehicular communication systems market research report:Which are the leading market players active in the market?
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Agency Approves Autonomous Taxis in San Francisco","slug":"agency-approves-autonomous-taxis-in-san-francisco","publishDate":"2023-08-12 05:16:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:52.316398","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Now, thanks to a California state agency’s decision, autonomous taxis are about to get a lot more widespread — at least in one American city.\nOn August 10, 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission gave the go-ahead for two companies — Waymo and Cruise — to operate their autonomous taxis 24/7 in San Francisco.\nThis latest development allows for more autonomous vehicles to be, well, autonomous.\nIn the CPUC’s announcement, Commissioner John Reynolds acknowledged that issues related to autonomous vehicles .\nThis doesn’t mean that all of the stakeholders involved in the world of autonomous taxis in San Francisco are thrilled by this news.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Intelligent connected vehicles hit the road in China's Chongqing","slug":"intelligent-connected-vehicles-hit-the-road-in-china-s-chongqing","publishDate":"2023-08-12 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:51.657620","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"An intelligent connected bus hits the road in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for a test run this week.\n[Screen shot from CCTV]CHONGQING -- Seven intelligent connected buses hit the road in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for a test run this week, paving the way for their official launch later in August.\nThe test run is being held in Chongqing's Western Science City, where a demonstration zone of intelligent connected vehicles (ICV) is taking shape.\nHe compared the cloud technology to a \"driving instructor\" that gives real-time advice to the vehicles in the demonstration zone, facilitating faster, safer, and more efficient implementation of autonomous driving.\nIn addition to buses, dump trucks and five other types of vehicles will join the ICV demonstration zone, said Chang.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"How North America is Leading the Charge in Automotive Artificial Intelligence","slug":"how-north-america-is-leading-the-charge-in-automotive-artificial-intelligence","publishDate":"2023-08-11 23:00:30+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:51.614154","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"North America’s Pioneering Role in Automotive Artificial Intelligence: A Deep DiveNorth America is at the forefront of the automotive industry’s transformation, leading the charge in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into vehicles.\nGoogle’s self-driving car project, Waymo, is a prime example of North America’s leadership in automotive AI.\nHowever, North America’s pioneering role in automotive AI is not limited to tech giants.\nIn conclusion, North America is leading the charge in automotive AI, driven by tech giants, innovative startups, supportive governments, and world-class research institutions.\nAs AI continues to evolve, North America’s leadership in automotive AI is poised to drive the future of mobility.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"State Commission Votes to Approve Autonomous Taxi Expansion In San Francisco In Historic Vote","slug":"state-commission-votes-to-approve-autonomous-taxi-expansion-in-san-francisco-in-historic-vote","publishDate":"2023-08-11 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:51.133295","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Also voting in the majority, as the Chronicle reports, were Commission President Alice Reynolds and Commissioner Darcie Houck.\nThe sole \"no\" vote was from Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma, and the fifth commissioner, Karen Douglas, was absent.\nAnd Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said, \"Today’s permit marks the true beginning of our commercial operations in San Francisco.\"\nThere are also dozens more companies hoping to eventually get into the market, in San Francisco and elsewhere.\nPreviously: San Francisco Could Soon Become a Free-for-All of Self-Driving Taxis
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"There are about to be more autonomous taxis day and night in San Francisco","slug":"there-are-about-to-be-more-autonomous-taxis-day-and-night-in-san-francisco","publishDate":"2023-08-12 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:50.871923","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Despite a flurry of sometimes entertaining news stories about autonomous taxis going wild in San Francisco and other cities, the companies behind the high-tech people haulers are pushing to expand their testing and operations in California.\nCruise and Waymo, companies owned by GM (majority owner) and Alphabet, respectively, recently picked up a big win with the approval of their applications to put even more autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the road in the state.\nThe companies now have permission to begin citywide paid taxi service at all hours of the day throughout San Francisco and have said they plan to deploy more cars as a result.\nThey collectively have more than 500 autonomous vehicles already in operation.\nSome in San Francisco have taken to vandalizing the cars to temporarily disable them, using traffic cones and other items to block sensors, confusing the vehicles.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"California Regulators Approve Expanded Operations for Autonomous Vehicle Companies in San Francisco","slug":"california-regulators-approve-expanded-operations-for-autonomous-vehicle-companies-in-san-francisco","publishDate":"2023-08-12 07:15:13+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-12 14:30:50.250542","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"State regulators in California have granted permissions to two autonomous vehicle companies to operate driverless taxis 24/7 and deploy an unlimited number of vehicles in San Francisco.\nThe California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 in favor of Waymo, backed by General Motors and Cruise, and the Alphabet company to expand their autonomous ride-hailing services.\nSan Francisco’s first responders, in particular, raised concerns regarding the obstacles created by the autonomous vehicles during emergency situations.\nThe San Francisco Fire Department Chief, Jeanine Nicholson, cited multiple incidents where robotaxis blocked pathways for emergency vehicles and obstructed first responder activities at active incidents.\nWith the approval in place, Waymo and Cruise are preparing to expand their operations and offer their autonomous ride-hailing services in San Francisco on a commercial scale.
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