#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.

The Past, Present, and Future of Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facilities

The most significant change that has happened in the development of airport CONRACs is the need to respond to the shifting dynamics of airport ground transportation in general.

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Ford Expands Connected Vehicle Platform with Amazon Deal

Ford Motor Co. has signed a multiple-year agreement with Amazon Web Services to expand the availability of cloud-based connected vehicle services through Autonomic's Transportation Mobility Cloud that will benefit fleet operators, according to the automaker.

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U. of Nevada, Reno, Filament partner for autonomous vehicle project

The smart city project is designed to improve safety and communication between vehicles and surrounding infrastructure.

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Joint initiative launched to drive clean vehicle market development

The GNA, CE-CERT collaboration will support organizations in evaluating the real-world benefits of advanced transportation tech.

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NAFA I&E 2019 Recap

The NAFA I&E 2019 wrapped up with a focus on mobility, designating the entirety of its last day on technologies including autonomous vehicles, EVs, Software as a Service, cyber security, and more.

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$3M available for innovative solutions to improve New York transportation

NYSERDA and NYSDOT will award the funding as part of a two-step competitive process.

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How Alaska DOT Uses GPS for Precision Plowing

If snow plow drivers who work Alaska's Thompson Pass worried about driving in white-out conditions, the road would never get cleared. But thanks to an ultra-precise GPS system, these snow plow crews are able to get the work done.

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California DMV Proposes New Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Testing Rules

However, prior to the rules taking effect, the public will be allowed to comment on the rule change until May 27.

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A Proven Solution for Ending Traffic Congestion

An effective public tranportation infrastructure one sure-fire way to get cars off the road and improve our congestion woes. So why isn’t anyone talking about it? Commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts

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NAFA I&E Sessions Cover Procurement, AVs, and Fraud

The second day of NAFA I&E 2019 was host to more educational sessions that appealed to a broad variety of topics pertinent to fleet management,...

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NAFA I&E's Exhibit Hall Opens

The NAFA I&E 2019 expo hall officially opened on Tuesday, April 16, which showcased vehicles, products, tools, and technologies from more than 250 vendors.

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Transportation Innovation Steers Mobility for All

In the U.S., we love our cars and prefer to drive alone. More than 90% of Americans owned personal automobiles in 2017, and 21% of families had more than three cars per household, says the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Nikola Unveils Nikola Two Hydrogen-Electric Hybrid Truck

At the Nikola World event in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nikola Motor Co. showed off two new vehicles, the Nikola Two hydrogen electric Class 8 truck and the Europe-bound Nikola Tre.

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Code 3 to Integrate Connected Vehicle Tech in Lighting Products

Code 3 plans to integrate Haas Alert in its products. Haas Alert sends a digital signal to drivers on the road when an emergency vehicle is approaching.

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Calif. Moves Toward Self-Driving Delivery Van Testing

The California Department of Motor Vehicles may soon change the current rules and allow testing of autonomous light-duty delivery vehicles weighing less than 10,001 pounds.

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Jaguar Land Rover Launches Premium Car Rental Service in London

This service is targeting Londoners who do not own a vehicle and are interested in a high-end alternative to current car rental and carsharing services.

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Q&A: Sandeep Kar on Tomorrow's Truck

Sandeep Kar is a leading transportation futurist, tracking and explaining how emerging technologies are changing trucking and logistics. In this HDT interview, Kar talks about his new role at telematics provider FleetComplete and how he thinks trucking will...

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Schedule of NAFA Seminars

The 2019 NAFA Institute and Expo (NAFA I&E) will be host to numerous seminars and educational sessions geared toward educating the commercial fleet manager of today on how to best improve his or her operations in the most effective ways possible.

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