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Editors We have been very busy in the AV space for the last while, which is why the October issue of AV Update is being published in early November. We apologize for the delay. In Canada, there have been a number of announcements in the last few weeks. In summary, they are:
All this indicates a significant increase in the activities related to AVs, which is excellent. The Automakers, Tier1s and AV Developers To ramp up its efforts to deploy autonomous vehicle programs, Google is equipping 100 Chrysler Pacifica vans with sensors to add to its existing vehicles undergoing testing. A few prototypes have already been spotted on streets. Here’s the Electrek article to read more. Tesla recently announced that it is developing its own computer vision framework, Tesla Vision, to replace Mobileye’s system. The new system is expected to take data from camera sensors and run its own image processing while working in tandem with Tesla’s radar processing technology. Here’s the Electrek article to read more on this advancement. Key automotive and telecommunication companies have come together to form the 5G Automotive Association in order to develop connected mobility worldwide. 5G has the potential to enhance vehicle-to-everything communications and deliver the required vehicle and passenger safety. You can read more on Traffic Technology Today. SpotHero, a service that allows drivers to prepay for a parking space in a garage via an app, recently raised $20 million in Series B financing. Google has applied for a patent for emergency vehicle detection system to go with their self-driving tech. This will tell the driverless car what kind of action (such as pulling over) needs to be taken on detecting an emergency vehicle. Here’s the Car Scoops article on the same. The UK has started its self-driving car testing this month when an AV, a two-seater LUTZ Pathfinder cruised around the pedestrian areas of Milton Keynes, and interacted with walkers and cyclists during the run. A photo is shown above and there is an article in The Guardian that provides more information. Delphi’s driverless taxi testing operations will be conducted in Singapore next year. However, the company is aiming to expand its testing initiatives to other cities, such as Amsterdam, London, Shanghai. The news of expected partnerships with other municipalities is likely to come by the end of this year. Here’s the Automotive News article to read more. Bosch is using the Tesla Model S Self Driving prototype for the purpose of testing its autonomous driving software. It is also believed to be Australia’s first locally developed self-driving car. Here’s the Electrek article to read more. Automotive AI startup Comma.ai unveiled its first product at TechCruch Disrupt SF this year. The $999 add-on product will enable a journey to be made from Mountain View to San Francisco without requiring a driver to do anything. Here is the TechCruch article for more information. Didi Chuxing, after buying Uber’s China business, is planning to develop its own self-driving cars. The company is in talks with Gansha Wu, former Director of Intel Labs, and a Beijing based startup UiSee Technology..Here’s the article posted on The Verge. This article in Semiconductor Engineering is an excellent summary of the initiatives in the aftermarket world of AVs. Otto, Peleton, Comma.ai are just some of the companies grabbing the headlines this month. AV Regulations This article from The Hill describes the new US driverless car guidelines. The key takeaways include:
US Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, has come up with an innovative way to push (or modify) the regulatory structure to embrace the technology. U.S. DOT has established a 60-day comment period for stakeholders to voice their concerns. Please refer to this The Hill article to know more about how to voice your opinion. Earlier this month, Valeo and Wheego were issued self-driving car testing permits by California. And earlier in the year, Cruise Automation also received a permit before GM acquired the company. These advancements are a clear sign of heated autonomous vehicle space. Read more about in this Wall Street Journal article. This Automotive article discusses the regulatory changes that may be needed as the definition of “driver” in the autonomous vehicle context gets clearer with time. Other AV Articles In the run up to the TU-Automotive ADAS & Autonomous USA Conference & Exhibition 2016 (Novi, October 3-4), a white paper was prepared that comprehensively reviews the progress of automated driving systems. Here’s a link to the document. This Quartz article talks about one particular recent incident when Uber’s Self-Driving Car turned to go down wrong way on a one way road in Pittsburgh. The ITS World Congress was recently held in Melbourne. Here’s a news release from the event listing some podcasts on a wide range of ITS issues. This Traffic Safety Score article is an excellent refresher on the impact of autonomous vehicles on the insurance industry. The general opinion right now shows amazing contrast, as some suggest insurance premiums will plummet with the arrival of AVs, whereas others feel the impact may not be as huge as expected. (In CAVCOE's presentations, we predict that during the 2020s, the auto insurance industry will significantly contract, some companies will go under, and there will be other disruptions.) The City Lab article talks about the impact of AVs on existing rail infrastructure. A study by Boston Consulting Group on “Will Autonomous Vehicles Derail Trains” and its findings have been summarized in the article, which quite intriguingly bring to light the enormous shakedown effects that AV industry can bring on the rail industry. A recent article in the Las Vegas Sun reports on a recent AV conference there. The article features Paul Godsmark and comments from public sector officials in Las Vegas and southern Nevada. Upcoming AV Related Events Nov 18, 2016: Transport Futures - Mobility Pricing and Automated Vehicles Conference; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AV Update subscribers are eligible for a 10% conference discount; use discount code CAVC5 in the "DC" box. Nov 29-Dec 1, 2016: SAE 2016 From ADAS to Automated Driving; Munich, Germany. February 27-28, 2017: Conference Board of Canada: Cyber Security 2017: Securing the Smart City of the Future; Ottawa, Canada Apr 4-6, 2017: SAE 2017 World Congress and Exhibition; Detroit, Michigan, USA. April 19-20, 2017: Conference Board of Canada: Automated Vehicles 2017: Planning the Next Disruptive Technology; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AV Update subscribers can register using promotional code PRM2 to save $400 off the total conference rate. CAVCOE is a sponsor and knowledge partner. May 15-17, 2017: UITP Global Public Transport Summit; Montreal, Canada. Oct 29-Nov 2, 2017: ITS World Congress; Montreal, Canada. |
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