Connected and Autonomous Vehicles:
🚗 Hyundai and Avride Team to Develop Robotaxi Fleet. “The collaboration will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles equipped with Avride’s driving system, while also expanding Avride’s fleet of Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles, according to a Wednesday (March 5) announcement on Avride’s blog.”
🏎 New Autonomous World Speed Record Set With Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20. “AI-Driver of Politecnico di Milano sets new autonomous speed record with Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20 Coupe, reaching 197.7 mph, during the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida, at Kennedy Space Center.”
🙂 Aurora Expresses Optimism for National AV Framework. “President Donald Trump’s new administration, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, could help deliver a national standard for autonomous vehicles, Aurora AUR -3.05%↓ co-founder and CEO Chris Urmson said on an earnings call Feb. 12.”
🌎 Viasat and Partners Deliver First-Of-Its-Kind Direct-to-Device Demonstration in South America. “Viasat and its ecosystem partners GuardianSat, Quectel, and Acceleronix, successfully complete trial in Brazil to showcase direct-to-device connectivity for the automotive industry.”
🚘 Google-Backed Oxa Drives Alternative Approach to Autonomous Vehicles. “UK-based Oxa focuses on services in airports, retirement communities and industrial settings, rather than personal cars and taxis.”
🤔 How Close Are We To Self-Driving Taxis in Europe? “Despite major advancements in autonomous driving, robotaxis aren’t a common sight in Europe. This is mostly due to regulations. With numerous countries enforcing different laws, meeting every specific requirement poses a significant challenge.”
