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Waymo Releases Video from Autonomous Car Just Before Crash

Waymo has released a video of the moments before the crash. Another self-driving car has been involved in a crash and it is the second incident in less than two months. The accident happened in Chandler at Chandler Boulevard and … Continue reading

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Global Race to Develop Autonomous Ships

Global race to develop crewless ships leaves U.S. behind. While U.S. was about to become a major player in the global race to develop self-navigating ships, other competitors in the field are trying to leave it behind. Last year, chemical experts Yara and … Continue reading

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Uber CEO Halts Autonomous-Car Testing After Fatal Crash in Arizona

An Uber self-driving car struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday night. This is the first known pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle. Uber Technologies Inc. halted self-driving cars tests after one of its vehicle hit and … Continue reading

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GM Will Launch Autonomous Cars Without Steering Wheel or Pedals by 2019

General Motors is going to mass-produce autonomous cars that lack traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals next year, the company announced these days. The automaker is seeking approval to deploy a car that doesn’t comply with all federal safety … Continue reading

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Driverless Cars Coming to Golden State Soon

Cars without human drivers will be allowed on California streets by early spring. Long-awaited state regulations for autonomous cars without drivers may be approved Monday by a legal compliance agency, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles, which submitted … Continue reading

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Tesla ‘On Autopilot’ Slams Into Parked Fire Truck On Freeway

A fire truck parked at a California freeway was hit by a Tesla Model S reported being in ‘autopilot’ mode. The driver was not seriously injured but the vehicle suffered significant damage. The fire truck had been parked in the … Continue reading

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The US House to Vote on Self-Driving Car Legislation Next Week

Congress will vote on the first federal laws for self-driving cars Wednesday. The U.S. House of Representatives will vote next week on a bill to speed the deployment of self-driving cars and stop states from banning fully-autonomous vehicles, according to … Continue reading

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Airbus Says Rides in its Self-Flying Cars Will Cost the Same as a Normal Taxi

Airbus revealed a ride in its flying cars will cost the same as a regular taxi. The company said its self-flying cars will cost ‘the equivalent of a normal taxi’, which means customers will pay between $1.50 and $2.50 per … Continue reading

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California Finally Ready for Fully Self-driving Cars

Autonomous vehicles with no human behind the wheel and even a steering wheel may soon appear on California’s public roads as the state Department of Motor Vehicles released regulations to govern the testing and sale of self-driving cars. Reade more.

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Self-Driving Bus that Talks and Listens to Passengers is Now Ferrying People Around

Olli is a talking, electric and self-driving bus which has recently hit the streets of Washington, DC. It has been developed by Local Motors, an Arizona-based automobile technology firm. The electrically-powered Olli is made from 3D printed parts and can … Continue reading

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