Researchers at the Conference on Robot Learning found that replacing 10% of cars with #AVs in an on/off ramp simulation, doubles the number of cars that pass through in the same amount of time as only human drivers. https://whowhatwhy.org/2018/11/24/how-driverless-cars-could-make-us-better-drivers/ Just in time for your journey home from the family jamboree — some sci-fi hope for […]

#AEV technologies promise big savings — driverless trucks could slash 40% from the cost of long-haul freight & platooning could cut 10 to 15% in fuel costs. https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-10-15/the-race-is-on-after-feds-pave-way-for-driverless-trucks The Trump administration indicated that it plans a light touch in regulating autonomous trucks – a move that could overrule state efforts to keep unmanned vehicles off

New report finds more than 50% of U.S. cities are currently preparing their streets for #AEVs, up from less than 10% three years ago. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/self-driving-stories-how-6-us-cities-successfully-integrated-autonomous-vehicles/ Autonomous vehicle technology is an emerging issue for many cities, and more than 50% are already planning for self-driving cars, according to a new report.