Self-Driving Cars Hit The Streets, Sort Of
The electric car company Tesla is now becoming the self-driving carmaker. Today it releases software to tens of thousands of Model S owners to automate steering, lane change and parallel parking.
View ArticleGoogle's Traffic Stop: A Crash Course In Self-Driving Concerns
California police pulling over Google's self-driving car is just the latest buzz surrounding autonomous vehicles. How will these cars respond to the variables found in a daily commute?
View ArticleSelf-Driving Cars Are Coming, But Are We Ready For Them?
Automakers and tech companies are racing to develop them. But is the public ready to give up control of their cars? The University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute has been evaluating.
View ArticleWhat's Next For Self-Driving Cars?
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says standards must be developed, such as determining whether licensed drivers will be required. But he says potential safety benefits will be a big advantage.
View ArticleShould Self-Driving Cars Have Drivers Ready To Take Over?
California's Department of Motor Vehicles proposed that self-driving cars should have a licensed driver inside. It may disrupt the dream of driverless cars, but it's also seen as a step for safety.
View ArticleA 24-Year-Old Designed A Self-Driving Minibus; Maker Built It In Weeks
What if cars weren't mass produced? Local Motors, a small-batch auto manufacturer, relies on an online design community and a "co-creation" business model to bring new vehicles to market, really fast.
View ArticleWhat Tesla And Google's Approaches Tell Us About Autonomous Driving
Virtually all major car and tech companies are pursuing self-driving technology as the future of transportation. But Tesla and Google are the earliest innovators, taking very different approaches.
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What It's Like To Ride In A (Nearly) Self-Driving Uber
Uber is deploying a fleet of self-driving cars Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Employees will be in the front seats, but they will try to let technology do the driving. We went for a ride.
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Feds To Set Rules On Self-Driving Vehicles
Transportation officials say they will unveil a sweeping plan to make sure the federal government is involved in ensuring the safety of self-driving vehicles.
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Regulating Self-Driving Cars For Safety Even Before They're Built
By outlining how manufacturers can ensure the safe design of driverless vehicles, the U.S. is taking a different approach than it has for conventional cars, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says.
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For The Long Haul, Self-Driving Trucks May Pave The Way Before Cars
Despite being self-driving, big rigs will still need truckers to ride along and take control of in case of emergency situations. But some say they may be the last generation to do their jobs.
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Uber Stops Self-Driving Test In California After DMV Pulls Registrations
Uber will have to park its self-driving cars in California for now. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles said it revoked the registrations of 16 vehicles owned by the ride-hailing company.(Image...
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Self-Driving Cars Could Ease Our Commutes, But That'll Take A While
One of the promises of autonomous vehicles is that they'll reduce traffic jams. Self-driving cars will bring many changes, but traffic flows won't improve until enough human drivers are off the...
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Self-Driving Cars Raise Questions About Who Carries Insurance
Currently, insurance rates are calculated based on drivers' claims histories and driving records. Driverless cars are expected to shift the liability toward carmakers. But it won't happen all at...
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Pittsburgh Offers Driving Lessons For Uber's Autonomous Cars
Uber has been testing driverless cars in the city for the past six months. Local officials are happy for the investment the experiment brings and for the boost to the city's reputation as a tech...
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Bikes May Have To Talk To Self-Driving Cars For Safety's Sake
Autonomous vehicles have gotten pretty good at detecting other cars and pedestrians. But "seeing" bikes and predicting what they'll do is still a challenge. The answer may lie in bikes...
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Self-Driving Cars Are Coming, But Are We Ready For Them?
Automakers and tech companies are racing to develop them. But is the public ready to give up control of their cars? The University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute has been...
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What's Next For Self-Driving Cars?
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says standards must be developed, such as determining whether licensed drivers will be required. But he says potential safety benefits will be a big...
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Should Self-Driving Cars Have Drivers Ready To Take Over?
California's Department of Motor Vehicles proposed that self-driving cars should have a licensed driver inside. It may disrupt the dream of driverless cars, but it's also seen as a step for...
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A 24-Year-Old Designed A Self-Driving Minibus; Maker Built It In Weeks
What if cars weren't mass produced? Local Motors, a small-batch auto manufacturer, relies on an online design community and a "co-creation" business model to bring new vehicles to market, really...
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