What was billed as the world’s first long-term autonomous vehicle pilot project — spanning three seasons including a harsh Article Circle winter — has successfully completed.\n“Bodø is often described as a city where you can experience all four seasons in one day.\nPreviously, there was no public transportation available along this route and commuters needed to be taken by taxi or car.\nDuring the project, 1,703 passengers rode in the autonomous vehicles at about 30 km an hour and a total of 18,000 km of driving.\n“After our pilot, I think autonomous vehicles are expected to become more common.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Honda Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for 8200 Vehicles for Takata Airbag Risk","slug":"honda-issues-do-not-drive-warning-for-8200-vehicles-for-takata-airbag-risk","publishDate":"2023-02-03 18:25:00+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:31:01.465875","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Honda and Acura are issuing a stop drive warning for 8200 drivers of select 2001-2003 vehicles equipped with Takata airbags.\nAffected vehicles include the 2001-2002 Honda Accord and Civic models; 2002 CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot models; 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL models; and 2003 Acura 3.2CL models.\nThe airbag inflators were subject to recalls by Honda between 2008 and 2011 and were never replaced by the owners of the vehicles, leaving roughly 8200 affected vehicles.\nThe repair is free, and Honda will provide free towing and a free loaner vehicle if it is needed.\nNHTSA is urging vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Pentagon Secretly Working To Unleash Massive Swarms of Autonomous Multi-Domain Drones to Dominate Enemy Defenses","slug":"pentagon-secretly-working-to-unleash-massive-swarms-of-autonomous-multi-domain-drones-to-dominate-enemy-defenses","publishDate":"2023-02-03 17:03:15+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:31:00.862555","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"According to documents, the effort will be managed by the Strategic Technology Office of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).\nHowever, AMASS seems unique in that DARPA already appears to have a specific mission in mind for using “swarms-of-swarms” of autonomous drones.\nIn a January 10 Q&A session with potential industry partners, a DARPA official indicated that Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) would also be considered for the AMASS program.\nThe inherent secrecy of AMASS’s development will likely exacerbate existing concerns surrounding emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous drones for military use.\nThe Debrief reached out to DARPA for comment on the AMASS program.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Ford lost $2 billion in 2022, EV and AI investments flopped","slug":"ford-lost-2-billion-in-2022-ev-and-ai-investments-flopped","publishDate":"2023-02-03 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:31:00.184814","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Ford Motor Company shares took a hit this week after disappointing news during their latest investors call, losing $2 billion last year.\nHowever, the manufacturer brought in a net income of just $1.3 billion during that span, $11 billion less than the year prior.\nSpeaking with investors, Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker lost $2 billion in net income last year as a result.\n“To say I’m frustrated is an understatement because the year could’ve been so much more for us at Ford,” Farley said on the call.\nIn related news, General Motors also shared its earnings for 2022 this week, reporting a net income of almost $10 billion for the calendar year.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tesla driver sleeping shows irresponsibility persists with autonomy","slug":"tesla-driver-sleeping-shows-irresponsibility-persists-with-autonomy","publishDate":"2023-02-04 15:36:27+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:30:59.407416","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Police stated the driver was caught up to two minutes after receiving calls about the driver, and the driver was attentive at this time.\nAutopilot is a hands-on driver assistance system that is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver.\nIt does not turn a Tesla into a self-driving car nor does it make a car autonomous.\nTests of Tesla’s driver monitoring tests showed the system was effective in some instances, especially when looking at cell phones, with alerts coming in 15 seconds.\nTesla with sleeping driver proves there’s still misunderstanding and irresponsibility surrounding autonomy
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"A Volvo without a steering wheel may never happen","slug":"a-volvo-without-a-steering-wheel-may-never-happen","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:30:58.264762","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"“I think we’ll never get to the point in the short term… that there will be no steering wheel,” said Mr Rowan.\nVolvo EX90 with CEO Jim Rowan“This big method [that] there’s five different levels of autonomy, is nonsense in my opinion,” Mr Rowan opined.\nOne is your hands on the steering wheel, one is your hands off the steering wheel, alright?\n“Hands on the steering wheel is ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), to different levels of ADAS.\n“And we’ll continue [that], but you still need to have your hands on the steering wheel.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Ford reduces top execs' bonuses after 'frustrating' earnings","slug":"ford-reduces-top-execs-bonuses-after-frustrating-earnings","publishDate":"2023-02-04 04:37:59-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:30:57.402717","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"A day after a \"frustrating\" earnings report, Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees in a letter that he is cutting the percentage used to calculate bonuses for senior leaders including himself.\nThe letter, co-signed by CFO John Lawler and obtained by Automotive News, explained that for 2022, the company's salaried work force is scheduled to earn 148 percent of their bonus targets, largely due to strong operating cash flow and improvements related to service warranties.\nTop executives' bonuses are being cut to 90 percent, he said.\n\"This decision was not made lightly, but accountability starts at the top,\" Farley said in the note.\n\"Our senior leaders have a significant impact on driving the business results and must live up to the high standards we need to create a vibrant, profitably growing Ford.\"
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Cruise's Origin Gets Greenlight From California's DMV for Driverless Public Road Tests","slug":"cruise-s-origin-gets-greenlight-from-california-s-dmv-for-driverless-public-road-tests","publishDate":"2023-02-04 21:40:08+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-05 14:30:56.689146","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNHTSAToday we received approval from the CA DMV to test the Origin on public roads!\nHuge step for @Cruise as we continue to work with regulators to deploy this phenomenal, American-made vehicle.\nHowever, the Origin has been built from the ground up to be the best autonomous vehicle possible for ridesharing.\nAt the time of writing, six other companies have driverless public testing permits from California’s DMV.\nSo, instead of stressing about driving, insurance, gas or electricity costs, and parking, why not ride in a driverless vehicle?
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