#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.

Get On Board With A New Industry Group Open For Business

The Global Ground Transportation Institute is ready to sign up operators, vendors, and associations.

Bobit Business Media Launches Global Ground Transportation Institute

The association will be a global community dedicated to providing the ground transportation industry with networking opportunities, business performance improvement, and education.

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Bobit Business Media launches Global Ground Transportation Institute

The association will be a global community dedicated to providing the ground transportation industry with networking opportunities, business performance improvement, and education.

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A Winners' Circle Of Best Practices To Pursue

AUG. LCT Cover: Three leading auction bidders on a Lincoln Navigator L see it as an emblem of how their operations thrive in dynamic luxury service markets.

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All Aboard America! Holdings adding LILEE Systems' safety solution

SafeRide utilizes sensor data to monitor the vehicle's movements, health, and location.

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You'll Have To Wait 10 Years+ To Buy Driverless Cars

Maybe by the 2030 model year automakers will be able to sell self-driving vehicles to the general population.

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EasyMile EZ10 Autonomous Shuttle Launches at Singapore University

The fully autonomous NUSmart shuttle will begin transporting passengers for free across National University of Singapore’s campus as part of a trial program.

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Walmart Partners with Gatik for Self-Driving Delivery Service Pilot Project

Walmart announced its partnership with Gatik after Arkansas passed legislation allowing for the operation of autonomous vehicles.The retailer hopes to improve customer experience and test autonomous vehicles.

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Study Finds Shaky Consumer Confidence in AVs, EVs

Despite manufacturers’ best efforts, J.D. Power analysts described U.S. car buyers’ attitudes toward autonomous and electric vehicles as ‘not encouraging’ upon the release of the first-ever Mobility Confidence Index Study.

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Portugal to Issue Rental Car Fines More Quickly

In 2018, about 100,000 cars were rented during peak season, the Association of Driverless Car Hire Manufacturers reported.

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Cruise Delays Rollout of AVs

In a blog post, Cruise CEO Dan Ammann states that Cruise will increase testing and validation of its autonomous fleet, though without an update on a new launch date for the service.

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Peloton Scores a Platooning Point

In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.

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Bosch and Daimler Receive Approval for Worlds First Fully Automated Driverless Parking

The partnership is aimed to create a completely autonomous self-parking function now available at the Mercedes-Benz parking garage in Stuttgart.

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Motorbooks Releases ‘Never Stop Driving: A Better Life Behind the Wheel’

The demise of the love for driving and cars has been greatly exaggerated, says author automotive journalist Larry Webster in a new book that celebrates the American car culture.

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Nissan Prices 2020 Rogue, Discontinues Hybrid Model

Nissan's 2020 Rogue retails for at least $26,245, which represents a $180 increase from the prior year, and is on sale now, Nissan has announced.

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U. of Minnesota report ranks job accessibility by bicycle

The study incorporates traffic stress and cycling comfort in its evaluation of access to destinations by bicycle.

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Fleet Managers Worry About Technology, Drivers, and Economic Conditions

Fleet operators are most worried about keeping up with fleet management technology, shortages of qualified drivers, and a possible economy slowdown, according to a survey from TD Bank.

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Operator Hits Industry Hot Topic Buttons

2019 LCT video education series: Nick Kokas suggests embracing legal TNC operators and pursuing mobility transportation options.

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