The automotive industry is on the verge of a transformative era as electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving technology continue to advance at a rapid pace.\nIn addition to EVs, autonomous driving technology is another major driver of transformation within the automotive industry.\nThe convergence of EVs and autonomous driving technology is expected to have a profound impact on various aspects of transportation.\nAutonomous vehicles have the potential to enhance road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve accessibility for individuals with limited mobility.\nThe advancements in EVs and autonomous driving technology are revolutionizing the way we move, making transportation more efficient, sustainable, and connected.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Sex in self-driving cars: Passengers are reportedly hooking up in San Francisco's driverless taxis","slug":"sex-in-self-driving-cars-passengers-are-reportedly-hooking-up-in-san-francisco-s-driverless-taxis","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:31:01.470544","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Riders are reportedly using San Francisco's self-driving taxis, operated by Cruise, to hook up.\nA 2018 study predicted that more autonomous vehicles could mean more sex on the road.\nAdvertisementWith no one in the front seat driving, some people are using self-driving taxis for a little bit more than just transportation.\nA 2018 study by Scott Cohen and Debbie Hopkins in the Annals of Tourism Research journal predicted that passengers might use robotaxis for sex.\n\"Hotels-by the hour are likely to be replaced by connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs),\" the researchers wrote.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"LankaWeb – Driverless or Autonomous Vehicles.","slug":"lankaweb-driverless-or-autonomous-vehicles","publishDate":"2023-08-15 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:30:59.786211","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Driverless or Autonomous Vehicles.\nAdvantages:· Safety: One of the primary promises of autonomous vehicles is improved safety.\nHuman errors are responsible for the majority of accidents, and autonomous vehicles could significantly reduce these accidents by eliminating driver errors.\n· Integration with Public Transportation: Driverless cars could be integrated with public transportation systems to provide seamless and efficient multi-modal transportation solutions.\n· Insurance and Liability: The shift towards autonomous vehicles might reshape the insurance industry as liability shifts from drivers to manufacturers and software developers.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"San Francisco Petitioning CPUC for Reconsideration Following Robotaxi Vote","slug":"san-francisco-petitioning-cpuc-for-reconsideration-following-robotaxi-vote","publishDate":"2023-08-16 00:41:45+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:30:57.204131","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The San Francisco Board of Supervisors announced on Tuesday that they will be petitioning the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a reconsideration of the recently passed driverless robotaxi expansion decision because of the threat they have against public safety.\n“Our folks cannot be paying attention to an autonomous vehicle when we’ve got ladders to throw,” said San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson at the meeting.\nThe decision illicted outrage of many in San Francisco who were in favor of only limited robotaxi usage and not a major expansion.\n“The City of San Francisco will be petitioning the California Public Utilities Commission asking them for reconsideration, potentially if need be, taking this to a court of competent jurisdiction, appealing to the Department of Motor Vehicles.\nSan Francisco literally told them that they will bring wave after wave of state agencies and court battles to them if CPUC doesn’t change their mind.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"China’s Baidu edges closer to first production EV after Geely venture Jidu gets nod from Beijing","slug":"chinas-baidu-edges-closer-to-first-production-ev-after-geely-venture-jidu-gets-nod-from-beijing","publishDate":"2023-08-16 06:00:22+08:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:30:55.164469","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The Jiyue 01 will have a high level of autonomous driving capabilities, on par with L4, according to Baidu.\nPhoto: Weibo
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Self-Driving Cars Cause Huge Traffic Jam When They Lose Wireless Signal","slug":"self-driving-cars-cause-huge-traffic-jam-when-they-lose-wireless-signal","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:30:53.866696","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"As CBS reported this weekend, the self-driving carmaker Cruise caused a major traffic jam on Friday in San Francisco when ten of its controversial robotaxis simply shut down after losing their wireless signals.\nHi @friscolive415 - A large festival posed wireless bandwidth constraints causing delayed connectivity to our vehicles.\n— cruise (@Cruise) August 12, 2023Bandwidth BattlesVideos of the traffic-stopping event showed Cruise cars paralyzed on San Francisco streets, blinkers on, while lines of human-driven vehicles sat in stand-still traffic behind them.\n\"A large festival posed wireless bandwidth constraints causing delayed connectivity to our vehicles,\" Cruise wrote in its response.\nMore on self-driving cars: People in San Francisco Are Already Having Sex in Self-Driving Taxis
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Cruise AV Robotaxis Block SF Street, Connectivity Issues Blamed","slug":"cruise-av-robotaxis-block-sf-street-connectivity-issues-blamed","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:30:53.365147","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last week granted approval to Alphabet's Waymo and GM's Cruise to offer paid rides in their robotaxis in San Francisco around the clock.\nThis basically allows all-day paid robotaxi service in San Francisco, with unlimited fleets of self-driving cars.\nOne day after the August 10 decision from the California Public Utilities Commission, an incident involving 10 Cruise AV robotaxis gave more ammo to self-driving car skeptics.\nThe San Francisco Police Department confirmed that the cell connectivity issues were caused by the large number of people at the Outside Lands music festival.\nHe said the City of San Francisco will be petitioning the CPUC asking them to reconsider the approval for 24/7 robotaxi rides.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"As a criminal case against a Tesla driver wraps up, legal and ethical questions on Autopilot endure","slug":"as-a-criminal-case-against-a-tesla-driver-wraps-up-legal-and-ethical-questions-on-autopilot-endure","publishDate":"2023-08-15 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-16 14:30:52.363862","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Overview: Tesla driver facing felony charges in Autopilot crash case, highlighting legal and ethical concerns over automated driving systems.\nA judge will determine how much money he owes the families of Gilberto Alcazar Lopez and Maria Guadalupe Nieves-Lopez.\nAziz Riad was using Autopilot, and the case has raised legal and ethical questions about the technology, particularly as Tesla sales grow and more automakers equip cars with similar systems.\nThe victims’ families have separately filed civil lawsuits against Aziz Riad and Tesla that are ongoing.\nAziz Riad, the Tesla driver, pleaded no contest to two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
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