Next-Generation Nuro, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Tows, Tops up a Tesla, a Safer World with TI mmWave Radar, Hengchi 5 EV, VW ID.4

Autonomous, Driveless, Self Driving Introducing Our Next-Generation Nuro Introducing Our Next-Generation Nuro (Video) J.B. Hunt and Waymo Via Announce Long-term Collaboration with Plans to Complete Fully Autonomous Transport Engineering Progress Dan Wang on Enabling a Safer […]

We Got Tesla FSD Beta!!!!! It Nearly Drove Us Crazy, But We Got It.

Driving from Northern Utah to St. George in our Tesla Model 3 yesterday, we got a notice of software upgrade 2021.36.8.8. Could that be it? Could that be the famous software upgrade to Full Self Driving […]

Electric Vehicle Education, Free Range Boost for Audi e-tron 55 quattro, REE’s Modular EV platform

EVs Free range boost for Audi e-tron 55 quattro: software update for 2019/2020 model years Detroit Electric takes in over $500 million in investment National Auto Dealers Association begins investing in electric vehicle education Canoo moves […]

Tesla Owners Want Tesla To Be Treated Fairly By The NHTSA. They’re Not Crying Foul.

CNN has reported that Tesla fans are “crying foul as the Biden administration moves toward Autopilot regulations.” This isn’t the case at all. Tesla supporters and owners are upset over the treatment of Tesla by the […]

GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios

Ultra Cruise will ultimately enable door-to-door hands-free driving on all public paved roads in the U.S. and Canada WARREN, Mich. – Today, General Motors unveiled Ultra Cruise, an all-new, advanced driver-assistance technology and significant next step in […]

First International Safety Standard for Fully Automated Driving Systems Published

Originally published on by University House, University of Warwick One of the first applications of Level 4 autonomous vehicles is expected to be low speed automated driving (LSAD) systems, such as pods However, lack of safety […]

Model Predicts Lane Changes, Could Inform Driver-Assist Systems

Originally published by University of NEBRASKA–LINCOLN by Scott Schrage | University Communication It’s a high-speed, high-stakes hazard familiar to anyone who’s spent time driving on the interstate. A car in the right lane lingers beside the opening between your […]

XPeng Releases New Valet Parking Assist Function in Latest Xmart OS OTA Upgrade

GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, today released its Xmart OS 2.6.0 through an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade, with the Valet Parking Assist (VPA) beta version […]

DeepMap to Extend NVIDIA Mapping Products, Scale Worldwide Map Operations & Expand NVIDIA’s Full-Self Driving Expertise.

NVIDIA to Acquire DeepMap, Enhancing Mapping Solutions for the AV Industry DeepMap expected to extend NVIDIA mapping products, scale worldwide map operations and expand NVIDIA’s full-self driving expertise. NVIDIA has agreed to acquire DeepMap, a startup dedicated […]

BMW i Ventures Invests in Plus One Robotics to Automate Supply Chain & Logistics.

Mountain View, CA (April 27, 2021)… BMW i Ventures today announced an investment in Plus One Robotics, the leading provider of vision software for logistics robots. The Series B fundraiser will help accelerate automation across the […]

Opinion: Consumer Reports Had To Cheat To Prove Tesla’s Autopilot Can Drive Without A Driver.

Consumer Reports recently “found” that a Tesla can drive with Autopilot enabled without a driver. I have some thoughts on these findings. Quick disclaimer: I am a Tesla shareholder — I own 4 shares — and […]