#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.

State of the Commercial Truck Tire Industry in 2019

The commercial tire market in 2019 has seen a greater impact of tariffs and duties, impact from the last-mile delivery segment, but overall stability in pricing. Changes are coming.

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Industry Truths That Should Be Told

NOV/DEC Editor's Edge: An overdue clearinghouse as we cross another big date.

lctmag.com

Continental Unveils Predictive Driving Technology

Continental's technology division unveiled three new advanced vehicle control and interface systems at the NACV Show in Atlanta.

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Looking into Trucking's Future with DTNA's Roger Nielsen

Battery-electric trucks and fuel-cell electric trucks will exist side by side – and sooner than you may think, predicted Daimler Trucks North America chief Roger Nielsen in a short interview with Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.

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Heil Autonomous Lift Option Takes Solid Waste Collection to the Next Level

H.A.L.O. assists drivers by leveling, dumping, and replacing front load containers with the push of a single button.

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LCT East Ready To Build On Seven-Year Run In Atlantic City

The Eastern trade show will become part of a wider industry vision and event next year in Philadelphia.

lctmag.com

Tennessee Tests Autonomous TMA Truck

The autonomous truck-mounted attenuator (ATMA) truck is positioned behind road construction crews to protect workers in the event of an impact.

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UK Study: 60% Prefer Owning Driverless Cars, Not Sharing Them

According to a new study, it could be at least 10 years before autonomous vehicles, and the sharing of them, will become part and parcel of society.

fleetforward.com

Indy Speedway to Host 2021 AV Race Car Competition

The Indy Autonomous Challenge is a competition among universities to create software that enables self-driving Indy Lights race cars to compete in a head-to-head race on the IMS track.

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UPS Drone Makes First Delivery to CVS Customers

UPS achieved a significant milestone for its drone delivery service by successfully delivering prescription medication to two CVS pharmacy customers...

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Romanian Car Rental Company to List 20-Million Euro Bond

Romanian car rental company Autonom plans to issue a 20-million euros bond on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The money raised by investors would support the company’s expansion plans.

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Fla.'s JTA testing ADA-accessible autonomous shuttle

The agency welcomed officials and disability advocate groups to experience the shuttle and to provide feedback.

metro-magazine.com

ZF Talks Up Electric Truck Tech

ZF announced that it will be bringing higher levels of safety system integration along with next-generation camera and radar systems to market next year at the NACV Show in Atlanta.

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FCA, PSA Reach Tentative Merger Deal

Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group have agreed to join forces to create the world’s No. 4 automaker in a $48 billion deal designed to save the factories billions in research and development costs.

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Bendix Rolls Out Braking and Advanced Safety Products

Product developments released by Bendix ranged from air dryers and advanced safety systems to diagnostic tools and a new technology to sense pad wear in air disc brakes.

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Volvo Chief: Technology Driving an Industry in Transition

Electrification, autonomous trucks, and connectivity are transforming the goods transportation industry. Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group, explored these topics at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s lunch briefing during the North...

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FCA and PSA in Merger Talks

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group are engaged in intensive discussions that could lead to the announcement of a merger as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg. Executives from both factories confirmed the talks are ongoing.

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Optibus opens NYC office, names new GM for North America

Kevin Foreman previously served at INRIX as VP and GM.

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