Latest news on self driving cars

Here are some of the latest news and updates on self-driving cars:

Recent Developments:

  1. Waymo's Self-Driving Taxi Service Expands to Phoenix: Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has expanded its self-driving taxi service to Phoenix, Arizona, making it the third city in the US where the service is available.
  2. Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta Released: Tesla has released its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software to a select group of customers, allowing them to test the company's autonomous driving technology on public roads.
  3. Cruise's Self-Driving Cars Hit 1 Million Miles: Cruise, a self-driving car company owned by General Motors, has announced that its self-driving cars have hit 1 million miles of testing on public roads.
  4. NVIDIA's Drive Platform Now Supports Level 5 Autonomy: NVIDIA has announced that its Drive platform, which is used in many self-driving car systems, now supports Level 5 autonomy, the highest level of autonomy defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
  5. Lyft's Self-Driving Cars Now Available in Las Vegas: Lyft has announced that its self-driving cars are now available in Las Vegas, making it the first city in the US where the service is available.

Recent Accidents and Incidents:

  1. Uber Self-Driving Car Involved in Fatal Accident: In March 2018, an Uber self-driving car was involved in a fatal accident in Tempe, Arizona, killing a pedestrian. The accident led to a temporary halt in Uber's self-driving testing program.
  2. Tesla Autopilot System Involved in Fatal Accident: In March 2020, a Tesla Model S with Autopilot engaged was involved in a fatal accident in California, killing two people. The accident is still under investigation.
  3. Cruise Self-Driving Car Involved in Minor Accident: In April 2020, a Cruise self-driving car was involved in a minor accident in San Francisco, causing minor damage to the vehicle.

Regulatory Updates:

  1. US Department of Transportation Proposes New Autonomous Vehicle Guidelines: The US Department of Transportation has proposed new guidelines for the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, including a focus on safety and cybersecurity.
  2. California Department of Motor Vehicles Proposes New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations: The California Department of Motor Vehicles has proposed new regulations for the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles in the state, including requirements for safety and cybersecurity.

Industry Trends and Insights:

  1. Self-Driving Cars to Reach 10 Million Units by 2025: According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global self-driving car market is expected to reach 10 million units by 2025, up from just 1 million units in 2020.
  2. Autonomous Trucks to Revolutionize Logistics: Autonomous trucks are expected to revolutionize the logistics industry, with companies like TuSimple and Daimler AG already testing self-driving trucks on public roads.
  3. Self-Driving Cars to Create New Job Opportunities: Despite concerns about job displacement, many experts believe that self-driving cars will create new job opportunities in areas such as software development, data analysis, and cybersecurity.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates on self-driving cars. As the technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more exciting developments in the coming years.