Autonomous Technology

Fleet Forward Conference Convenes Nov. 10-12 in San Jose

Taking place at the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion and including a virtual component, the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference will gather the fleet community for cutting-edge solutions on electrification, connectivity, sharing, and autonomous technology.

Ford to Offer Hands-Free Driving on 2021 F-150, Mustang Mach-E

Ford’s BlueCruise system is an SAE Level 2 driver-assist technology similar to Tesla Autopilot. Yet unlike AutoPilot, Ford’s Hands-Free Mode does not require a driver’s hands to stay in contact with the steering wheel, unless prompted by vehicle alerts.

Embark Pursues OEM Integration of Autonomous Tech, Rolls out Carrier Program

Embark is taking steps to commercialize its autonomous truck technology, making it easier for truck makers to integrate the system and setting up a development program with major trucking fleets.

Gatik and Isuzu to Partner on Autonomous Medium-Duty Trucks

Beginning this year, Gatik will integrate its autonomous driving technology into Isuzu medium-duty N-Series trucks to produce SAE Level 4 delivery vehicles.

Inside Waymo's Autonomous Truck [VIDEO]

Waymo offers a virtual ride-along in the cab of one of its autonomous fleet trucks. A 15-minute loop around the south side of Phoenix reveals how the AI recognizes and responds to traffic.

Embark Tackles Autonomous-Truck Work Zone Safety

Embark said it is the first automated truck technology company to introduce a work-zone navigation system, and it's working with Arizona to improve work-zone safety.

Building an Autonomous Truck Driver

Autonomous trucks learn and think and adapt to situations just like human drivers, but they do it faster, and they never tire or become distracted. At least that’s the promise. Learn more about the technology behind autonomous trucks.

FMCSA Chief: Autonomous Trucks Mean 'Real and Broad Impacts on People's Livelihoods'

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration isn’t sure when autonomous commercial trucks are coming, but its researchers are busily preparing for widespread use of the technology – including the potential impact on the workforce, the new acting administrator said.

ID. BUZZ to Be VW’s First Autonomous Vehicle

VW plans to develop and build autonomous robotaxis and vans for service launch by 2025. The automaker is partnered with Argo AI, though most autonomous development remains in house.

Gatik Electrifies Autonomous Fleet, Explains Path to Profitability

Gatik is partnering with Via Motors to deploy an autonomous, electrified box truck on a Ford Transit 350 chassis. The initiative comes as the autonomous technology company prepares to remove its safety driver on a Walmart route.

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