Autonomous cars now have a city all of their own. This controlled environment is designed to test the potential of connected and automated vehicle technologies.
Driverless Cars
University of Michigan Set to Test Fleet of 3D Printed Autonomous Cars
The University of Michigan is working to build a fleet of autonomous “SmartCarts” that will one day drive students and…
Ford Moves Closer to Autonomous Vehicle Production
Autonomous vehicle technology has shifted from a research effort to an advanced engineering project at Ford—moving autonomous vehicles one…
Virginia Automated Corridors Makes Testing Driverless Vehicles Possible in Real-World Settings
The VAC offers multiple testing environments through 70 miles of urban interstates and rural arterials in Northern Virginia.
Jaguar Land Rover Reveals Autonomous Driving Prototypes
Jaguar Land Rover researchers recently unveiled autonomous prototype technologies designed to enhance the driving experience.
Driverless Car Completes Test Drives in Switzerland
For about 10 days, the Volkswagen Passat completed various test drives in Zurich—marking the first time a driverless car took…
Daimler Unveils Freightliner Inspiration Truck
Earlier this month, heavy-duty truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck during an event at the Hoover Dam.
Cyber Shield for Autonomous Vehicles Demonstrated
The pilot project, co-sponsored by the University of Virginia, simulated realistic cyber attacks and demonstrated the effectiveness of MSi’s Secure Sentinel Solution in stopping them.
Wind River Launches Automotive Profile for VxWorks
Wind River recently launched Automotive Profile for VxWorks, an AUTOSAR-compliant software designed to help customers develop ISO 26262 certifiable automotive safety-critical applications from advanced driver assist systems to piloted and autonomous driving.
Autonomous Driving Features On Display at New York Auto Show
The New York Times reports on the semiautonomous features on display at the New York Auto Show: The path to fully autonomous…
Delphi’s Driverless Vehicle Set for a 3,500-Mile Coast-to-Coast Road Trip
Delphi’s driverless Audi SQ5 set out on a 3,500 mile drive that will take it from San Francisco’s Golden Gate…
Nvidia’s Drive PX Self-Driving Car Computer Will Hit the Market in May
Chip maker Nvidia recently announced The Drive PX, a self-driving car computer that aims to teach cars how to react…
Baidu May Release Driverless Vehicle Later This Year
Baidu Inc., the owner of China’s largest search engine, announced the company may release an autonomous vehicle this year, according…
Volvo Aims to Integrate 100 Self-Driving Cars onto Selected Roadways by 2017
In as little as two years, Volvo Cars plans to put 100 self-driving cars on selected roads around Gothenburg, Sweden,…
The Future of Autonomy
The roadways can be a dangerous place. Distracted drivers, congestion and unexpected obstacles all contribute to traffic accidents. Collision avoidance and robotic crash testing are being developed for vehicle safety.
Reports Indicate Apple Developing an Electric Driverless Car
It seems Apple is looking to expand its reach beyond the smart phone, computer and tablet markets, and may be…
Driverless Cars Hit the Roads in Britain
For the first time, driverless cars took to public roads in Britain, marking the country’s first public trial of this…
