Autonomous Vehicles

The 'Save Driving' Resistance
For all the concern about the "War on Cars," some car lovers perceive self-driving cars as the real threat to the driving experience and the car culture that comes with it.

Maintaining Walkability as Autonomous Vehicles Become a Reality
Integrating autonomous vehicles into cities will require effectively managing city streets and suburban sprawl.

World's First Autonomous Tram Now Operating in Germany
A Siemens tram is carrying passengers now, but the project remains a pilot as the tram is not commercially available.

IKEA's Autonomous Vehicle Concept Abandons Sleekness for Boxy Functionality
The furnishing giant's concept imagines an app-summoned fleet of "living rooms on wheels" delivering everything from groceries to health services.

Autonomous Vehicles: Planners Aren’t Planning, Just Reacting
When it comes to planning for transformative technologies like autonomous vehicles, urban planners – whose job it is to project and prioritize transportation investments – have fallen behind and the consequences could be severe.

The Public Can Hail Driverless Rides in Texas, Starting in October
Drive.ai is advancing its autonomous vehicle service a step further—into the public realm.

Treating Self-Driving Cars Like Student Drivers
Eschewing glamor, Drive.ai's self-driving vehicles use bright coloring, insignia, and LED messages to facilitate better interactions with humans on the road.

Pedestrian Safety Concerns and New Doubts About Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous vehicle technology is no longer enjoying an uncritical reception. Skepticism, it seems, is becoming a more common response to the idea of setting robot cars free on the streets.

The AV START Act Raises Safety Concerns
The AV Start Act (S. 1885, Thune) is making its way through the U.S. Senate. Critics say the bill will rush autonomous vehicles to the market, and to the streets, without safety regulations.

New Tech Platform Enables AV-to-Public Sector Communications
The devil of autonomous vehicles will be in the details.
Self-Driving Shuttle Shows Off in Times Square
As skepticism about the viability of autonomous vehicles mounts in the media, one company takes on a publicity stunt at one of the busiest locations in the world.

Uber Cuts Self-Driving Car Operators
Uber announced 100 lay offs this week.

Self-Driving Skepticism
Autonomous vehicles have many evangelists, but perhaps they need more skeptics.

Self-Driving Cars Will Take More Transportation Funding Than They Give
There's a potential consequence from autonomous vehicles that has mostly gone unnoticed: municipal financial ruin.
Grant Program Deploys Smart City Tech for a Variety of Purposes Around Georgia
A grant program under the direction of Georgia Tech, with support from Georgia Power and the Atlanta Regional Commission, among others, has awarded grants for the development of "smart community" technology.

Wanted in the Autonomous Vehicles Debate: A Place at the Table for Local Authorities
How much should the federal government involve local authorities in crafting autonomous vehicle regulations? Officials in New York say they aren't being included enough.

Japan Targeting 2020 Olympics for a Driverless Car System
Japan prioritizes technological advancement to grow its economy.

Self-Driving Car Companies Could Print Money If They Play User Experience Right
Providing user experience in self-driving cars offers an under-appreciated business opportunity.
Driverless Vehicles Set to Pick Up Passengers in Texas
The biggest state in the union is making room for self-driving cars, starting with four self-driving vans.

Handicapping the Self-Driving Horse Race
There are a lot of players in the autonomous vehicle game. It can be hard to keep track of which company is fighting for which share of the market, and which companies are out in front in the race to dominate the emerging industry.
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