Toyota to release self drivivng technology for commercial vehichles
Toyota has announced that they will be adding self-driving technology to commercial vehicles such as taxis and on-demand ride service cars. They have said that it will take time before the tech is available for personal vehicles as it is not advanced enough yet. The software is currently able to drive on the highway without human interference.
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Tesla’s new Autopilot pedestrian animation update
Tesla has recently updated its Autopilot-powered driving visualization and this time, it features a cool new pedestrian animation. In the latest updates, Tesla is representing pedestrians with much more complex animations that show them moving on the screen accurately in an impressive way. It's a major improvement from the time when Pedestrians used to look like chess pieces moving on a board in Tesla’s Autopilot driving visualizations
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Ohio to get first-ever self-driving public shuttles
Colombus, the capital city of Ohio, is getting several self-driving electric shuttles that will be used as public transport across the city. The shuttles are being introduced as part of a government-funded program to help cities develop advanced transportation modes. The shuttles have a 3-mile route and passengers will be able to travel for free.
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Boris Johnson to ban diesel and petrol cars earlier than expected
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he will be banning cars powered by diesel or petrol by 2035, five years earlier than the date that was previously given. This ban is part of a larger plan to tackle climate change and air pollution. These dates are just his targets, it is currently unknown if the government will manage to meet them.
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Cruise launches first electric self-driving vehicle
The innovative self-driving car startup Cruise recently launched the Cruise Origin, a self-driving electric car without steering wheels or pedals. Cruise is majority-owned by General Motors and developed the car in collaboration with Honda, who are also shareholders. The two carmakers had been planning on releasing self-driving cars since 2018 but faced delays due to safety concerns and regulations.
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