California already has rules governing self-driving cars and delivery trucks that weigh less than 10,001 pounds (4,536 kilograms).\nNow, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is gathering information for potential new rules that would let self-driving semitrucks on the road that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (36,287 kilograms).\nLabor unions aren't waiting around for that to happen.\nOn Monday, more than 100 of members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters joined Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, a Democrat from Winters, as she announced new legislation to require all self-driving semitrucks have a human driver present to oversee them.\n“There is no way they can think like that.”But beyond safety issues, labor unions see the technology as a threat to their jobs.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation","slug":"self-driving-semis-focus-of-california-rules-legislation","publishDate":"2023-01-31 00:31:46","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:49.828440","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"California already has rules governing self-driving cars and delivery trucks that weigh less than 10,001 pounds (4,536 kilograms).\nNow, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is gathering information for potential new rules that would let self-driving semitrucks on the road that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (36,287 kilograms).\nLabor unions aren't waiting around for that to happen.\nOn Monday, more than 100 of members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters joined Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, a Democrat from Winters, as she announced new legislation to require all self-driving semitrucks have a human driver present to oversee them.\n“There is no way they can think like that.”But beyond safety issues, labor unions see the technology as a threat to their jobs.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Self-Driving Tech Firm Aurora Names Ossa Fisher as President","slug":"self-driving-tech-firm-aurora-names-ossa-fisher-as-president","publishDate":"2023-01-30 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:49.112138","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"(Reuters) - Aurora Innovation Inc on Monday named Ossa Fisher as president to focus on scaling operations at the self-driving technology company ahead of its commercial launch in 2024.\nFisher is expected to begin at the new role in February and joins Aurora from education tech firm Istation, where she had served as president and chief operating officer since 2019.\nLast month, Aurora and Uber Technologies Inc said they will expand their driverless pilot program in Texas to meet increased delivery demand during the holidays.\nFisher joins the firm at a time when investors are worried about the timeline for autonomous vehicle deployment as it has been stretched by tough regulatory scrutiny and delayed commercial adoption of the technology.\nAurora's shares, which lost nearly 90% of their value last year, were down about 2% in extended trading.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"California explores allowing self-driving semitrucks amid stiff opposition: 'You cannot program instinct into a computer'","slug":"california-explores-allowing-self-driving-semitrucks-amid-stiff-opposition-you-cannot-program-instinct-into-a-computer","publishDate":"2023-01-30 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:48.448055","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"California already has rules governing self-driving cars and delivery trucks that weigh less than 10,001 pounds (4,536 kilograms).\nNow, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is gathering information for potential new rules that would let self-driving semitrucks on the road that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (36,287 kilograms).\nLabor unions aren’t waiting around for that to happen.\n“There is no way they can think like that.”But beyond safety issues, labor unions see the technology as a threat to their jobs.\nThe Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, an industry trade group that supports self-driving technology, has argued autonomous trucks would make for safer roadways, asserting computers make fewer mistakes than humans.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation","slug":"self-driving-semis-focus-of-california-rules-legislation","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:47.990496","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation View PhotoSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California regulators explore new rules to put self-driving semitrucks on the road, labor unions are rushing to the state Legislature to ask for a new law they say will protect their jobs — the start of a debate that could shape the future of the nation’s nearly $900 billion trucking industry.\nCalifornia already has rules governing self-driving cars and delivery trucks that weigh less than 10,001 pounds (4,536 kilograms).\nNow, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is gathering information for potential new rules that would let self-driving semitrucks on the road that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (36,287 kilograms).\nLabor unions aren’t waiting around for that to happen.\n“There is no way they can think like that.”But beyond safety issues, labor unions see the technology as a threat to their jobs.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Nuclear research center might help self-driving cars \"see\" the road","slug":"nuclear-research-center-might-help-self-driving-cars-see-the-road","publishDate":"2023-01-30 15:30:34+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:44.390039","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Use of autonomous driving softwareFor the past three years, researchers have collaborated with Volvo's subsidiary Zenseact on computer vision for autonomous driving software.\nAccording to Christoffer Petersson, research lead at Zenseact; machine learning can drive faster decision-making in autonomous vehicles.\nDespite the excitement surrounding the potential of autonomous vehicles, the industry still faces safety concerns that need to be addressed.\nSafety concerns with self-driving carsAutonomous vehicles can revolutionize transportation and make our roads safer, but safety concerns continue to be a major issue.\nThe incident drew attention to the complex and challenging problem of ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicles in all driving scenarios.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense Win Contract for the First Phase of the U.S. Army's Common Tactical Truck Program","slug":"american-rheinmetall-vehicles-and-gm-defense-win-contract-for-the-first-phase-of-the-u-s-army-s-common-tactical-truck-program","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:43.810440","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and GM Defense LLC (Washington, DC) have won a contract for the first phase of the U.S. Army's Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program.\nPhoto courtesy of American Rheinmetall Vehicles Photo courtesy of American Rheinmetall VehiclesThe team offered the HX3 Common Tactical Truck (HX3-CTT).\n\"Both American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense look forward to providing competition to the Army's CTT Program.\nAbout American Rheinmetall VehiclesAmerican Rheinmetall Vehicles delivers next-generation, advanced tactical wheeled vehicles and innovative tracked and wheeled combat vehicles in support of today's highest combat vehicle modernization priorities.\nAmerican Rheinmetall Vehicles is part of the American Rheinmetall family of U.S. companies including American Rheinmetall Munitions in Stafford, VA, American Rheinmetall Systems in Biddeford, ME and U.S. corporate parent American Rheinmetall Defense in Reston, VA. www.rheinmetall.com/arvAbout GM Defense, LLC.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"New autonomous car company Cruise adapts to bicycle riders, city policy","slug":"new-autonomous-car-company-cruise-adapts-to-bicycle-riders-city-policy","publishDate":"2023-01-30 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-01-31 14:32:42.967409","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"As the autonomous rideshare service Cruise expands its services into Austin, company officials say they are committed to safety amid concerns around the city’s increase in bicycle transportation and accidents.\nThe Austin Transportation Department requested that Cruise present to the Bicycle Advisory Council on Feb. 21 regarding the video and evidence of other traffic violations by their vehicles.\nCruise’s autonomous rideshare services aim to make traveling by car safer and more efficient, said Megan Prichard, vice president of Ridehail at Cruise.\nOriginally started in San Francisco in 2013, Cruise expanded its autonomous rideshare vehicles into Austin in December 2022.\n“I would have to see how (an autonomous vehicle) performs,” Abu-Ziyadeh said.
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