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Do you want to know more about the impact of the impending #AEVs disruption? Download the Rethinking Transportation report to understand the choices that could lead to a more equitable, healthy, resilient & stable society. https://www.rethinkx.com/transportation

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Ford’s Way to Finish Driverless Deliveries: Package-Carrying Robots

Ford aims to incorporate Digit delivery robots, capable of carrying a 40-pound package, into its #AVs program. By eliminating human drivers, delivery costs could decline by 60% & benefits could be in the billions. Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-22/ford-s-way-to-finish-driverless-deliveries-package-carrying-robots Autonomous vehicles will need a human-free way to get things to your doorstep.

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Postal Service to test autonomous semi trucks for hauling mail across state lines

The U.S. Postal Service is testing its first long-haul #AV delivery truck, provided by TuSimpleAI, to operate future vehicles that enhance safety, improve services, produce operational savings & reduce emissions. USA TODAY https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/05/21/us-postal-service-test-autonomous-trucks-transporting-mail/3752641002/ The U.S. Postal Service this month will experiment with self-driving semi-trucks transporting mail between distribution centers in Phoenix and Dallas.

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Frenemies BMW, Daimler team up on ride-sharing, mobility services as partnerships become the norm

By 2030, ⅓ of the miles Americans will spend on the road will be in #TaaS #AEVs. In anticipation of the sharp reduction in new vehicle sales, traditional rivals BMW & Daimler, teamed up to start a project that reflects the dramatic shift expected to transform the auto industry. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/22/bmw-daimler-team-up-on-ride-sharing-other-mobility-services.html Traditionally fierce rivals, BMW and

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Why do zebras have stripes? Perhaps to dazzle away flies

Study indicates that stripes disrupt flies’ visual abilities to have a controlled landing — an insight that has broad implications for #AV tech, which is inspired by insect vision. #AVs https://www.apnews.com/9780792d36654b1490b0e8ce0c65ee9d?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sendto_newslettertest&stream=top LONDON (AP) — Zebra stripes are dazzling — particularly to flies. That’s the conclusion of scientists from the University of Bristol and the University

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Driverless Cars Will Propel Us to Productivity | RealClearPolicy

Drivers cost employers over $103 billion, but #AVs promise productivity gains for the U.S. that could save businesses billions & allow companies to spend more on hiring employees, developing new products & scaling up their operations. https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2019/01/15/driverless_cars_will_propel_us_to_productivity_110991.html Americans spend an average of 293 hours per year driving, equivalent to over seven 40-hour workweeks. Thats time

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CA Electric Car Sales Broke Year-over-year Increases Every Month in 2018 – Veloz

Californians are buying electric cars at a sharper rate of increase, with a 312% increase in electric car sales when comparing January to December 2018. #EVs http://www.veloz.org/ca-electric-car-sales-broke-year-over-year-increases-every-month-in-2018/ CA Electric Car Sales Broke Year-over-year Increases Every Month in 2018 January 11, 2019 Sacramento – According to tracking by Veloz– Californians are buying electric cars at a

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CA Electric Car Sales Broke Year-over-year Increases Every Month in 2018 – Veloz

Californians are buying electric cars at a sharper rate of increase, with a 312% increase in electric car sales when comparing January to December 2018. #EVs http://www.veloz.org/ca-electric-car-sales-broke-year-over-year-increases-every-month-in-2018/ CA Electric Car Sales Broke Year-over-year Increases Every Month in 2018 January 11, 2019 Sacramento – According to tracking by Veloz– Californians are buying electric cars at a

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Artificial compound eyes developed for autonomous cars

Researchers have developed artificial compound eyes, inspired by the eyes of insects, designed to improve the abilities of #AVs through advanced peripheral visualization, light sensitivity & motion detection. http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/artificial-compound-eyes-developed-for-autonomous-cars/article/540753 Researchers, inspired by the eyes of insects, have developed artificial compound eyes designed to improve the abilities of autonomous cars and to help advance robotics.

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Driverless Volvo Trucks Take Over Dangerous Mining Tasks in Norway

Volvo’s driverless trucks are taking over mining tasks in Norway — removing human operators from potentially hazardous environments & increasing competitiveness in a tough global market. #AVs https://www.trucks.com/2018/11/21/autonomous-volvo-trucks-norwegian-mine/ Volvo Trucks partners with Norwegian mine operator to use autonomous trucks. The operator will pay per ton of limestone moved instead of buying the trucks.

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