(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT (AP) — Two key groups that offer automobile safety ratings are yanking their top endorsements from some Tesla vehicles because the company has stopped using radar on its safety systems.\nBoth require electronic safety systems for the top safety designations.\nConsumer Reports says that removing radar and relying on cameras means the safety features may not be there when needed.\nBut critics have said that even with radar, Tesla doesn’t have the right sensors for self-driving vehicles.\nTesla’s Autopilot system has had trouble spotting fixed objects and tractor-trailers turning in front of its vehicles.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"The New Era In Mapping: Maps For Machines By Machines","slug":"the-new-era-in-mapping-maps-for-machines-by-machines","publishDate":"2021-05-28 05:00:43-07:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-28 14:30:53.124576","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"These advancements are accelerating the need for a new generation of smarter maps made for machines, by machines.\nThese smart maps are referred to by different terms, including high-definition, high-precision, highly detailed and AV (autonomous vehicle) maps.\nMaps built for machines, not peopleMaps have traditionally been designed by humans, for humans, but a new era of innovation is underway that focuses on maps for machines.\nWhile at Apple, he launched Apple 3D Buildings, and at Google he was a core member of Google Earth and Google Maps teams.\nWheeler was a tech lead manager at Google, where he led Google Geo enterprise products, including the creation of Google Maps Engine (GME).
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Autonomous shuttle trials begin on Cambridge roads","slug":"autonomous-shuttle-trials-begin-on-cambridge-roads","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-28 14:30:52.361582","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The Auto-Shuttle is powered by a 30bhp electric motor and can travel at speeds of up to 49kph with a range of nearly 200 kilometres.\nThree Auto-Shuttles from autonomous transport company Aurrigo have been deployed for the trial.\nThe self-driving Auto-Shuttle is able to seat 10 people (when not social distancing) and will drive on roads surrounded by other traffic, including cars, lorries, vans, bikes and pedestrians.\nAutonomous transport company Aurrigo has begun trials of the Auto-Shuttle, a self-driving bus, in Cambridge, the UK.\nAurrigo boss David Keene said: “This is another major milestone in the journey towards making autonomous vehicles a reality on our roads.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Mapping the most important companies in autonomous vehicle tech","slug":"mapping-the-most-important-companies-in-autonomous-vehicle-tech","publishDate":"2021-05-28 11:09:07+00:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-28 14:30:50.421004","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The remaining 15% were spread across simulation and mapping, autonomous vehicle integrations and software.\nWalmart is seeing potential in autonomous delivery and trucking.\nAutonomous trucking and delivery firstSome well-funded and leading stakeholders in the space of self-driving tech stacks are either shifting towards autonomous trucking and delivery first or adding it as a prominent vertical in addition to tech stacks for autonomous shuttles.\nFast Food chains like Chipotle or Domino’s Pizza and delivery platforms like DoorDash are also in the exploration phase of autonomous delivery.\nChipotle was going the next step beyond partnering by investing in Nuro, one of the leading autonomous last mile delivery company.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Foresight Chosen by Leading European Car Manufacturer for Joint POC Project","slug":"foresight-chosen-by-leading-european-car-manufacturer-for-joint-poc-project","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-28 14:30:49.924057","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"NESS ZIONA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today the signing of a joint proof of concept (POC) project with an American subsidiary of a leading European passenger car manufacturer.\nThe project is meant to test Foresight’s stereoscopic technology abilities to enhance the vehicle manufacturer’s existing active safety features without requiring additional sensors and infrastructure.\nFollowing successful completion of the project and satisfactory outcome, the vehicle manufacturer may consider integrating Foresight’s solutions into its vehicle safety applications.\nThrough the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions.\nFor more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Self-driving shuttles carry passengers in Cambridge road trials","slug":"self-driving-shuttles-carry-passengers-in-cambridge-road-trials","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-27 14:31:25.152675","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The trial is part of a project led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), Smart Cambridge and engineering firm Aurrigo.\nThese shuttles can be used on demand all day and night, every day of the year - which is unaffordable with our existing public transport.\nThe GCP is delivering the area’s £500m city deal with Government to support sustainable growth by investing in public transport infrastructure, skills, and housing.\nSafety operators are onboard the vehicle during the project trials and are able to regain manual control of the vehicle immediately at any time if required.\nRead more:Aurrigo Autonomous Shuttle trials begin in CambridgeTrials of autonomous vehicles proposed for University of Cambridge’s West CambridgeBuses limited to zero emissions in Cambridge city centre by 2025 in plans
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Federal judge rejects Bayer’s $2 billion proposal to settle Roundup weedkiller claims","slug":"federal-judge-rejects-bayers-2-billion-proposal-to-settle-roundup-weedkiller-claims","publishDate":"2021-05-26 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-27 14:31:24.131102","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The U.S. labor market will take about a year and a half to return to full steam after the economic blow from the covid-19 pandemic, according to Fitch Ratings.\nFederal stimulus and a gradual reopening of service industries that were hit hardest will help boost demand for workers, Fitch said in a report released Wednesday.\nStill, analysts don't expect unemployment levels to reach their natural rate, about 4.3 percent in Fitch's view, until the fourth quarter of 2022.\nDoing so would require the creation of about 7 million jobs.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Oxbotica and TRL pilot first off-road Code of Practice","slug":"oxbotica-and-trl-pilot-first-off-road-code-of-practice","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-27 14:31:23.593333","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"UK quarry used to demonstrate new safety framework for off-highway autonomous vehicle deploymentOXBOTICA and TRL have piloted the use of the first Code of Practice for the safe and cost-effective deployment of autonomous vehicles in unstructured off-highway environments, with a live trial conducted in a quarry using a number of off-road vehicles.\nA Code of Practice helps to standardize across industries and allows learnings from each domain to be shared.\nBen Upcroft, vice-president of technology at Oxbotica, said: ‘Our autonomy software platform is capable of being integrated with any vehicle, in any environment.\n‘The aim is that this Code will support safe practice, build public confidence and encourage co-operation between organizations across all industries employing off-highway autonomous vehicles.\n‘It is hoped that off-highway industries will use this Code of Practice as a starting point for discussion and build on the recommendations made here to develop comprehensive best-practice guidelines.’
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