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Aptiv and Lyft hit 100,000 self-driving rides
Aptiv announced this week that its partnership with Lyft has seen it provide 100,000 commercial 'robotaxi' rides in Las Vegas. In a blog post announcing the milestone, Karl Iagnemma, the company's president of autonomous mobility, noted that 98% of the paying passengers carried by the mobility firm had rated their self-driving ride with five out of five stars.
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FCA and AutoX to collaborate on China robotaxi
Autonomous vehicle technology company AutoX has entered a partnership with Fiat Chrysler to offer self-driving robotaxis in China. The firm will integrate its AI Driver into the carmaker's Chrysler Pacifica vehicles, and plans to deploy large-scale pilots in cities including Shenzhen and Shanghai in the first half of 2020.
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Americans would feel unsafe with self-driving cars on the road, finds poll
Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) say they would feel unsafe with self-driving cars on the road, according to a survey commissioned by personal finance website ValuePenguin.com. Despite this, the poll found that a majority of consumers believe incremental advances in driving technology – such as Bluetooth, backup cameras and assisted self-driving – have improved the driving experience, and are willing to spend extra to get them.
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Autonomous vehicle technology may improve safety for US Army convoys
A new study by the RAND Corporation has found that US Army convoys could be made safer for soldiers by implementing autonomous vehicle technology to reduce the number of service members needed to operate the vehicles. The research found that even a 'minimally manned' approach to autonomous vehicles, with a soldier in the driver's seat of each truck monitoring the automated system, would put 28% fewer soldiers at risk.
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Policy
House lawmakers close to draft bill on self-driving cars
Following a hearing this week on self-driving cars, US House of Representatives lawmakers touted progress towards bipartisan legislation on self-driving cars, reports The Hill. According to the article, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, chairwoman of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection, told reporters that draft sections would be released "very soon".
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Self-Driving Coalition announces Argo AI, Aurora and Nuro as newest members
The Self-Driving Coalition, a body working with policymakers to promote self-driving technologies, has expanded its membership with the addition of autonomous vehicle companies Argo AI, Aurora and Nuro. The coalition's founding members – Ford, Lyft, Uber, Volvo Cars and Waymo – created the body in 2016 to work with lawmakers, regulators and the public to realise the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles.
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Jobs
Partnership aims to prepare teens for careers in autonomous vehicle maintenance
A partnership between a Californian transport agency and an autonomous vehicle developer will provide hands-on experience for teenagers learning autonomous vehicle maintenance and repair skills. Local Motors will donate one of its Olli electric shuttles to Pittsburg High School, after teaming up with Contra Costa Transportation Authority to support students interested in automotive careers.
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