The US Department of Transportation has proposed new regulations that would allow autonomous vehicles to be manufactured without brake pedals. This change aims to remove regulatory barriers for companies developing fully self-driving cars, with a 30-day public comment period before a final decision.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US due to a software flaw that could lead vehicles into flooded roads, following an incident in San Antonio, Texas, where an empty robotaxi was swept into a creek.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US due to a software issue that could lead vehicles into flooded roads, following an incident in San Antonio, Texas.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly stepping down later this year, with John Ternus set to take over. Reflecting on his tenure, Cook highlighted the life-saving impact of the Apple Watch and admitted Apple Maps' 2012 launch was a significant early mistake. Despite setbacks like AirPower and the self-driving car project, Cook emphasized user-centric decisions and learning from errors.
A pivotal year for self-driving cars has begun in China, with the first “hands off” models approved to ply public roads, carmakers gearing up to mass-produce them and the first mandatory safety standards for autonomous vehicles out for public comment. The first carmakers were given the go-ahead in mid-December to build electric vehicle (EV) models with Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability. On an international scale from L0 to L5, an L3 autonomous vehicle can operate independently under...
