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Autonomous Vehicles

News and information about vehicles which can drive themselves without human supervision or input. Unmanned vehicles are vehicles which are either controlled remotely, or perhaps operate autonomously.

Laptop In Wreckage Of Tesla Autopilot Car: Florida Investigators

CANTON, Ohio - Investigators found a laptop computer in the Tesla Model S sedan involved in a fatal crash in May while running on autopilot, Florida investigators said on Thursday, leaving it unclear whether the driver was distracted at the time. Neither the laptop nor a DVD player also found in the vehicle was running

By |2016-07-08T09:52:57-04:00July 8th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles|
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Army TARDEC Tests Autonomous Trucks In Convoy Along I-69 In Lapeer County

WARREN - The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center continued to test its autonomous vehicle technology on June 23 on a 40-mile loop of public roads along Interstate 69 in Lapeer County in hopes that someday Army convoys will be able to travel in harm’s way and not threaten the lives of

By |2016-07-01T09:27:27-04:00July 1st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Mobile MI, News|
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Navy SEAL Killed In Florida Crash Of Tesla Cruising On Semi-Autonomous Autopilot

WILLISTON, Florida - One person died in a May crash in Florida involving a Tesla Model S cruising on its semi-autonomous Autopilot mode, as Tesla has officially confirmed. NHTSA is currently investigating the wreck. It was in a Model S last month, and only now are details of the crash public, thanks to a statement

By |2016-07-01T08:15:17-04:00July 1st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|
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Surveys Show Tech Drives Buying, Driving Experience

DETROIT - Technology is playing a bigger role than ever in the car-buying experience, whether it’s the technology on the car making it safer or easier to drive or the technology used to determine what vehicle is best for the buyer. In today’s highly connected lifestyle, new vehicles are laden with more and more safety

By |2016-06-29T08:05:44-04:00June 29th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, News|
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Brexit Vote Results Worries Global Automakers

DETROIT - The much anticipated vote on Brexit, which will now lead to Great Britain’s departure from the European Union, is causing widespread worry in financial and business circles around the world. And among those fearing the impact are key global automakers like Toyota, General Motors and Britain’s own Jaguar Land Rover. Calling it “the

By |2016-06-25T10:53:09-04:00June 25th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, News|
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U-M Data Science Projects Hopes To Transform Transportation

ANN ARBOR - On-demand, driverless public buses. Data-driven accident avoidance systems. "Smart" traffic systems that dramatically reduce emissions and congestion. Two new data science projects at the University of Michigan are working toward making these autonomous driving systems a reality. Supported by the Michigan Institute for Data Science Challenge Initiatives program and UM-Dearborn, the projects

By |2016-06-21T19:23:33-04:00June 21st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles|
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Report: Fiat-Chrysler Talking Autonomous Cars With Uber, Amazon

DETROIT - Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s search for new partners may be taking an unexpected turn. After getting rejected by major competitors including General Motors and Ford, FCA Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne already has lined up a fledgling alliance with Google to build 100 autonomous vehicle prototypes. A new report suggests the CEO has launched additional

By |2016-06-16T15:58:32-04:00June 15th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, News|
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China’s Plan To Beat U.S. Automakers To Self-Driving Vehicles

BEIJING, China - Driving in China sucks. Getting anywhere in a city like Beijing means slogging through colossal traffic jams and chaotic, bewildering intersections. Crashes kill 500 people daily, and everyone views the rules of the road as advisory at best. “Many drivers and pedestrians think that traffic signals are just for reference,” says Jing Wang.

By |2016-06-15T19:23:07-04:00June 15th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles|
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MTAM Member Security Innovation Wins Best Auto Cybersecurity Product For Aerolink

DETROIT - Security Innovation won Best Auto Cybersecurity Product for Aerolink, which implements high speed communications security for connected vehicles, at last night’s 2016 TU Automotive Awards at the Novi Expo Center. “We were honored to be a finalist for such a prestigious award and thrilled when we were announced the winner,” said Pete Samson,

By |2016-06-10T13:46:26-04:00June 10th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Tech|
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Report: 21 Million Fully, And Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Sold Globally By 2035

GRAND RAPIDS - Despite facing an uphill battle of legislation and regulation, 21 million fully and semi-autonomous vehicles will be sold globally by 2035, according to a forecast from Southfield-based IHS Automotive released Tuesday. The U.S. is expected to lead the way with initial deployment and early adoption of autonomous vehicles as it works through

By |2016-06-10T09:50:48-04:00June 10th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Clean Update|
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