GM scrapping Cruise self-driving car due to regulatory issues

Self-Driving Cars Don’t Do Snow. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Says the Solution Is Smarter Tires. - The Wall Street Journal/Isabelle Bousquette Autonomous vehicles are gaining popularity in drier climates, but struggle with knowing when to brake in snowy, icy conditions https://lnkd.in/dwyixt75 #SelfDriving #AutonomousVehicles #Snow #Winter #Tires #Ice

Autonomous vehicles are making great gains — so long as they’re operating under ideal weather conditions. AV companies, like Waymo, have thus far focused their efforts in warm climates — including SF, LA and Phoenix. However, we’re seeing driverless vehicles struggle in cold weather because automated emergency braking systems take longer to come to a stop in snow and ice. But autonomous vehicles can’t yet account for that. At CES, where we’ve seen a lot of innovations in the AV space, Goodyear has unveiled a potential fix for this issue. The company’s tires can employ technology that predicts how long it would take for a vehicle to come to a full stop. Is this a roadblock? Yes. Is it a deterrent? Definitely not. We’re only seeing a growing need for driverless vehicles and the players in the space are moving at an impressive pace. This is just another reminder as to how industry cross-collaboration will help move the autonomous technology forward. The bigger obstacle, in my opinion, will be gaining the public’s trust. But viable solutions like these, from legacy companies, will help earn it. #AV #autonomousvehicles #driverlesscars #CES #CESAV #AVCES #goodyear https://lnkd.in/ePEg9p8R

What are your thoughts on the future of green and autonomous trucking? Guess what? The future of logistics is all about hydrogen power! Hyundai Motor and Plus have just dropped the first Level 4 autonomous fuel cell electric truck in the U.S. It's a huge step towards more sustainable, efficient transportation. This collab shows how tech and innovation can really shake things up in the logistics game. So, what's your take on the future of green and self-driving trucks? https://lnkd.in/gxbkSfgZ

I brake for high-risk squirrels. Autonomous vehicles have gradually gained traction in sunny and warm places such as San Francisco and Phoenix. But, one giant snowball AVs been unable able to address is snowy, icy conditions which make for perilous braking situations. Goodyear may have the solution in smart tires. Hold on tight! If you've taken a Waymo in San Francisco, it rather amazing as it drives seemingly carefree through the chaotic streets of the downtown area. Even then though, sudden stops are part of the landscape. A new type of Goodyear tire aim to address sudden braking by tapping into existing data sources on the vehicle, such as front and rear cameras, as well as third-party weather information to help determine road conditions. Taking into account the model and age of the tire, it can then create an accurate prediction for how soon a car should start braking at a given moment. Read the road. That's the idea. Whether we're talking about AVs or traditional 'drive your own horse-and-buggy' vehicles, smart tires could have wide applications especially given the mandate that all vehicles have automated emergency braking systems by 2029. Ultimately, if smart tire technology catches on, AVs, and subsequently, robotaxis could gain wider adoption https://lnkd.in/gfMin-eY #goodyear #autonomousvehicle #selfdriving #tires #automotive

The UK has legalized self-driving cars, aiming for a 2026 rollout. The Automated Vehicles Act, effective from May 2024, sets rigorous safety standards and paves the way for a £42 billion industry by 2035. This landmark legislation is expected to reduce road accidents and create thousands of skilled jobs, revolutionizing the automotive industry and boosting the economy. https://lnkd.in/gMm3Q2uY #UK #SelfDrivingCars #AutomatedVehiclesAct #AutonomousVehicles #FutureOfTransport #RoadSafety #TechInnovation #SmartMobility #AutomotiveIndustry #UKGovernment #KingCharlesIII #TransportSecretary #MarkHarper #SafetyStandards #2026Rollout #AutomotiveRevolution #CleanEnergy #TechPolicy

Impressive innovation by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company ! A great example of how autonomous vehicles need data-driven advancements in subsystems like tires, combining AI and real-time analytics to tackle challenges like icy roads https://lnkd.in/dJrS39cA #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #SmartMobility #DataDriven #TechLeadership #FutureOfTransportation #SelfDrivingCars #MobilitySolutions #ConnectedVehicles #AI

Volvo recently hinted at the release of a Class 8 electric truck with a sleeper, the electric VNL, expected in late 2025. While details are sparse, it's clear they're working on electrifying the long-haul segment. This is exciting because it addresses the skepticism about battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in long-haul trucking, despite the diverse duty cycles in the industry. Volvo's move could inspire other manufacturers to follow. The current focus on BEVs' 250-mile range overlooks the many applications where this is sufficient, especially as the average haul length decreases. Despite the variety in trucking operations—interstate, intrastate, truckload, less-than-truckload, and different trailer types—BEVs can already meet many needs. Volvo's announcement may help change the perception that BEVs must suit all applications to be viable. Let's continue integrating BEVs where they make sense today, without needing them to be universally applicable.

Stellantis Introduces STLA Frame Platform for Full-Size Trucks and SUVs Stellantis N.V. has unveiled the STLA Frame platform, a groundbreaking BEV-native, multi-energy architecture designed for full-size body-on-frame pickup trucks and SUVs. This platform targets key markets in North America and beyond, addressing the growing demand for powerful, durable vehicles with advanced capabilities. The STLA Frame platform sets new benchmarks in its class, offering up to 690 miles (1,100 km) of range with the range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) system and 500 miles (800 km) in full battery-electric vehicle (BEV) mode. It boasts a towing capacity of up to 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg) and a payload rating of 2,700 pounds (1,224 kg), […] - https://lnkd.in/dPcVzWJV #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #electricvehicles #emobility #ev #northamerica #stellantis #unitedstates

What a throwback! In 1928, the first-ever Volvo truck was produced. If only our Volvo forefathers could see us now. The Volvo Series 1 had a four-cylinder engine and a payload limit of 1,500kg. At the time, the Series 1 delivered a level of quality and reliability that was unmatched. Who would have thought that, almost 100 years later, Volvo-branded autonomous trucks would be a reality? The Volvo VNL Autonomous is our first production-ready, purpose-built autonomous truck. And it will be a key enabler in increasing freight capacity in North America. #VolvoAutonomousSolutions #VAS #GuidedBySafety

https://lnkd.in/dPkNvMWa Inside the Making of Self-Driving Trucks   A new series, "The On Ramp," offers an inside look at how self-driving #trucks are manufactured at #Aurora's Pittsburgh facility. It explores the transition from batch production to mass production, showcasing the culmination of years of research and development into a fleet of autonomous vehicles. The series aims to address key questions about #autonomous #vehicle #safety, their role in the future of #transportation, and their potential to transform industries like logistics and ride-hailing, ultimately making transportation safer, smarter, and more accessible.   Video: Courtesy of Aurora. https://lnkd.in/dPkNvMWa #AutonomousTrucking #SelfDriving #LiDAR #Aurora Aurora