Autonomous Vehicle

White and red Cruise self-driving vehicle on a San Francisco street.

Cruise Suspends Driverless Operations, Waymo Pushes Ahead

While Cruise is pausing all of its autonomous services in a bid to “regain public trust,” Waymo, via Uber, will begin offering autonomous rides in Phoenix.

October 30, 2023 - Smart Cities Dive

New York City

Are Driverless Cars Good for Cities?

With experts predicting widespread autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption in the not-too-distant-future, many policymakers, designers, and ordinary citizens are left scratching their heads, uncertain of what to expect and how to prepare.

February 22, 2017 - Doggerel

Sticking Together Could Pay With Truck Platooning Technology

Autonomous cars are making headlines, but what about using automated platooning technology for truck fleets or the military? The technology may be able to cut fuel costs and allow for the driverless transport of goods through dangerous areas.

March 20, 2016 - InTransition Magazine

Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Tests Coming to Colorado

The Colorado Department of Transportation's RoadX pilot project will test early alerts to drivers on Interstate 70.

January 20, 2016 - FutureStructure

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