#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.

Morgan Olson Reveals Class 2 DOT-Free Step Van

Morgan Olson, a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter Inc., opened the 2020 NTEA Work Truck show by revealing the Storm, a new Class 2 walk-in step van prototype.

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Q'STRAINT unveils next-gen Quantum wheelchair securement station

The new release offers faster installation, modular serviceability, operator feedback, and is now nearly 10% lighter.

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GreenPower teams up to build all-electric autonomous EV Star shuttle

PRI created the TONYTM general autonomy solution designed to be applied to existing vehicles.

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Penske, Waymo Share Vision for Future of Autonomous Trucking

Penske’s Bill Combs and Waymo’s Charlie Jatt believe the trucking industry can reap the benefits before achieving Level 5 autonomy through repositioning warehouses that are optimized for AVs, employing tele-operations, and adapting automated safety technologies...

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Hunter Adds Ability to Automatically Text Inspection Results

Hunter Engineering Co. has added the ability for service shops to automatically send alignment and tread depth results to customers via text messages.

moderntiredealer.com

NHTSA Suspends Autonomous Vehicles Operation in Texas

After a passenger is hurt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suspends passenger operations for 16 of EasyMile’s autonomous vehicles in Texas.

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Einride is Hiring its First Autonomous Truck Operators

Einride, a Swedish technology company that designs, develops and sells driverless electrified trucks and logistical solutions, has announced it will be hiring the first autonomous and remote truck operator for its Tpod logistics system.

truckinginfo.com

What does the future of public transportation look like?

One of the largest trends over the past couple years in public transit has been implementing new strategies to increase ridership.

metro-magazine.com

HDT's 2020 Top 20 Products

HDT’s Top 20 products this year clearly illustrate how technology is increasingly being used to help address fleet issues such as maintenance, safety, productivity, and fuel economy.

truckinginfo.com

Bridgestone Explores Air-free Option with Commercial Concept Tire

The advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept was one of several Bridgestone mobility solutions on display during the Annual Meeting of the...

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Hyundai and Kia Develop Predictive Transmission Tech

Hyundai and Kia have jointly developed an intelligent software system that enables vehicles to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic conditions ahead.

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Calif. City Launches Autonomous Vehicle Commuter Pilot Program

The City of Fremont, Calif., and autonomous technology company Pony.ai has launched a pilot program offering rides for a group of city employees.

government-fleet.com

NAFA I&E 2020 to Feature OEM Panel

The upcoming 2020 NAFA Institute & Expo will include an OEM panel presentation that will feature fleet executives from the Big Three: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors.

automotive-fleet.com

New book to look at 'future of public transportation'

The book is written by transit industry leader Paul Comfort and over 40 top public transit leaders, futurists, and associations is being released March 1, 2020.

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Autonomous Yard Truck Developer Outrider Debuts

A Golden, Colorado, tech start-up called Outrider has come out of nowhere with $53 million in funding for its Outrider System – a new, autonomous yard operations system for logistics hubs.

truckinginfo.com

Dallas Fort Worth Airport Employs AV Shuttle

The Easy Mile Mobility Assistant (EMMA) will transport passengers in the south remote parking lot.

fleetforward.com

What's Next for Yokohama? Barna Talks Products, OE, Distribution and Helping Dealers With the 'Here-and-Now'

Jeff Barna has seen a lot of changes since he was elevated to the top role at Yokohama Tire Corp. two years ago. And he’s driven quite a few changes of his own design, in an effort to position the company for future growth.

moderntiredealer.com

Calif. City Deploys Autonomous Security Robot

The Huntington Park Police Department (Calif.) saw a reduction in police activity after deploying the Knightscope Autonomous Security Robot.

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