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A startup in the USA called Inventist has an unusual two-wheel vehicle called the Shane—and unlike just about every other two-wheeler, this one’s wheels are across from each other, not in line with each other. video The car rides on two huge 60-inch wheels. According to the hoverboard inventor Shane Chen, this would have great…

The Autonomous Ride pooling project is developing an on-demand service with autonomous shuttle buses in Hamburg’s road traffic. The aim is to relieve inner-city traffic. With an on-demand transport service, a mobility solution is to be created in Hamburg that adds a new product to the traditional public transport system of buses and trains. The…

After two crashes with pedestrians—and numerous others not directly involving a collision between a Cruise car and a person—General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi operation is no longer allowed to send any cars onto the streets of San Francisco without a human safety driver. The California Transportation Authority suspended the GM subsidiary’s autonomous-driving permit indefinitely. Cruise tests…

NOA, or “Navigate on Autopilot,” is already being offered by several Chinese automakers in at least three inner cities this year, according to Chinese auto newspaper Zhongguo Qiche Bao. NOA is L2 autonomous driving: the car can temporarily perform some tasks itself, without human intervention. For example, the car can hold the lane, or brake…

The Renault Group has just inaugurated their new LatAm Design Centre in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil. Located near the group’s three factories, the new facility will provide a modern tool for designing vehicles for the Latin American markets. It will also allow local designers to participate in Renault’s global creative projects, along with the…

AI algorithms have enabled features such as collision detection, lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, and driver monitoring. These driver assistants help detect potential hazards and mitigate risks, thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents and improving overall road safety for both drivers and pedestrians. AI enables real-time data analysis from various sources such…