#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.

Kyocera Unveils Innovations for ADAS Systems

Kyocera Corporation has announced a portfolio of innovations in development that promise to raise ADAS technology to new levels in the long-term quest toward fully autonomous vehicles.

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Ryder, Gatik Partner on Autonomous Delivery Network for B2B Short-Haul Logistics

Gatik will lease from Ryder a fleet of medium-duty box trucks to integrate Gatik's autonomous driving technology with the goal to offer an autonomous-delivery-as-a-service model to customers.

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Embark Partner Carriers Reserve 14,000 Autonomous Trucks

Embark Trucks opened reservations to its Partner Development Program carriers ahead of its 2024 commercial launch, securing 14,200 reservations for Embark-equipped autonomous trucks.

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Perrone Robotics, Roush Partner on Autonomous Tech

Roush will help Perrone produce and deploy its autonomous vehicle retrofit kit across a range of vehicle types, including transit shuttles, low-speed electric vehicles, and electric utility and cargo vans, as well as large trucks for logistics applications.

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5G Set to Transform Vehicles

Automakers hope to use 5G in big ways, such as downloading software updates on the go, updating digital maps, and sounding alerts about road conditions.

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Ford Pro’s Tim Baughman to Keynote 2021 Fleet Forward Conference

Baughman will outline the steps fleets should take now in planning their electrification strategies and Ford’s role in this transition.

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Alstom Wins Contract for Automatic Metro System

The contract also includes solutions for driverless automated systems, data transmission, centralized supervision controls, and the overall integration of the transport system.

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T.J. Reed Named President of Daimler Trucks Remarketing

T.J. Reed lands back at Daimler Trucks North America to head up its used-truck business.

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Cummins Working to Integrate with Automated Driving Systems

Cummins announced it will launch a set of software features to integrate its powertrains with automated driving system technologies.

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Renault to Create Better Brand Visibility for Qualcomm in EV Market

Qualcomm will supply a key computing chip for the digital dashboard in a new Renault electric vehicle (EV) Megane E-TECH Electric.

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Drive the Polestar 2 at 2021 Fleet Forward Conference

Attendees to the conference will be able to drive and experience the all-electric Polestar 2 sedan during Innovation in Motion, an interactive experience featuring EV ride and drives, technology displays, and autonomous vehicle demonstrations.

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Reaping the Benefits of OEM Telematics

As manufacturers build more vehicles with OEM-embedded modems, it opens the door to direct data connections and new services for fleets.

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Urban Rail Transit Market to Reach $59 Bn by 2031

The urban rail transit market is projected to reach $59 Bn by 2031 and it is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2021 to 2031, according to Transparency Market Research.

metro-magazine.com

GM's Ultra Cruise to Offer Hands-Free City Driving for MY-2023

Ultra Cruise is designed to enable hands-free driving in 95% of all driving scenarios, and will provide a a door-to-door hands-free driving experience.

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Kyte Raises $30 Million Series A Funding

The funding will accelerate Kyte's national rollout and lead infrastructure development for teleoperated car deliveries in major metropolitan areas, expanding the service that bring cars to people’s doorsteps nationwide.

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Q&A: Meritor’s Joe Mejaly Talks the North American Aftermarket

Back at Meritor after more than eight years, Joe Mejaly sits down with HDT to discuss his return to the company, his career, and the state of the aftermarket.

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Ride, Drive, and Experience the Latest EVs & Technologies at FFC21

At the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference, Innovation in Motion will feature ride-and-drive opportunities for both electric passenger car and commercial vehicles as well as demonstrations of an electric pallet, solar EV charging, a mobile cleaning unit, and an...

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Locomation Develops Autonomous Trucking Risk Management Plan

Aon will work with Locomation and insurance carriers to assess the autonomous technology risks and align them with insurance industry best practices.

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