#Driverless #Autonomous

Self-driving autonomous vehicles have arrived. Utilizing technologies such as radar, GPS, 360-degree camera systems and powerful onboard processing computers, driverless vehicles will eventually be rolled out to many industries including fleet, long-haul trucking, livery, Uber and on-demand car services. The driverless social paradigm shift is fast approaching. Check back for the latest in autonomous self-driving vehicles news and information.

Drivers Overestimating Safety Tech Capabilities: AAA

Four out of 10 Americans overestimate the capabilities of semi-automated driving systems based on their names, which indicates a lack of understanding of the technologies and a possible safety risk, according to a new survey from AAA.

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Canadian town transforms fixed-route bus fleet to on-demand service

In September, the City of Belleville, Ontario started operating a new service, in partnership with Toronto-based technology company Pantonium.

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Enterprise Advocates Transparency, Collaboration at SEMA

Enterprise’s Assistant Vice President of Technology Innovation, Derik Reiser, spoke at the conference as one of four participants in a panel discussion sponsored by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists.

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What's New in Medium Duty

There are more options than ever for midrange truck and cargo van buyers, from powertrain and fuel choices to driver amenities.

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VW to Invest $50B on Electric, Autonomous Vehicles by 2023

Volkswagen will spend 44 billion euros ($50.2 billion) on electric vehicles, digitization, autonomous technology, and mobility services globally by 2023, which marks an increase of 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) from its year-ago forecast.

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Columbus begins testing self-driving shuttle

The shuttles from May Mobility are expected to begin picking up passengers in December once testing and mapping is complete.

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Ford Continues Work on Self-Driving Ride-Hailing

Ford Motor Co.'s Argo AI autonomous vehicle investment seems to be helping the company develop a driverless ride-hailing business, the companies said at a Miami media event earlier this month.

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Wyoming DOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Aims to Improve Road Safety

Connected vehicle technology that the Wyoming Department of Transportation is piloting could help reduce crashes and make the interstate safer.

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Perrone Robotics, Virginia's JAUNT to launch autonomous shuttle

The partnership, totaling $600,000, will launch autonomous transit shuttle service in March 2019.

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Private Sector Brings Experience to a Changing Transportation Model

With experience implementing and integrating different modes of transportation in Europe and beyond, contractors share lessons learned.

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Despite Progress, True Public Transit Accessibility Remains Elusive

As ADA approaches the 30-year mark, transit agencies are evaluating the improvements made and what still needs doing.

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Ford CEO: OEMs Have Edge in Data Monetization

Ford’s Jim Hackett touched on big data, trade wars, and ‘self-driving systems’ in a wide-ranging interview with Freakonomics Radio host Stephen Dubner.

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Walmart Tests Self-Driving Delivery with Ford Vehicles

Walmart has begun testing self-driving Ford vehicles as part of a third-party delivery experiment with Postmates to deliver tacos, floral arrangements, dry cleaning and other items, Ford has announced.

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Autonomous vehicles may have far-reaching impacts on urban tourism

AVs carrying sleeping occupants could congest highways at night and commercial sex in moving AVs may become a growing phenomenon.

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Manufacturers Have Edge in Data Monetization: Ford CEO

Manufacturers hold a clear advantage over "upstarts" in the race to monetize customer data, Ford CEO Jim Hackett told Freakonomics Radio podcast host Stephen Dubner.

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Enterprise Names Annual Auction Achievement Recipients

A significant part of the automotive value chain, Enterprise’s operations result in over 1 million used vehicles that become available for sale every year.

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ZF Deploys Drones to Deliver Parts on Factory Grounds

ZF says it is the first manufacturer in Germany to deliver parts via drones during manufacturing operations.

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Looking at Vocational Truck Tire Trends

It’s been said before and it will be said again – it’s never “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to discussing any aspect of commercial truck fleets. A changing landscape, driver shortage, and growth in last-mile deliveries are having an impact.

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