Udelv, which develops autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs), has signed a deal with Narnia Road and Esperanza Real Estate Investments to supply Oklahoma City’s (OKC) largest local chain of grocery stores with self-driving delivery vans.
According to udelv, the grocery chain is the first in the world to make such a large scale investment in ADVs.
“The partnership between udelv and Esperanza and the BFL Company of stores is a historic agreement and signals the start of ADVs making everyday life easier for Americans,” says udelv CEO, Daniel Laury.
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Volvo Trucks' new transport system includes autonomous electric commercial vehicles
Volvo Trucks has introduced its new transport system, which is made up of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to “more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation.”
According to Volvo Trucks, the long-term goal is to provide companies that need continuous transport services between fixed hubs a complement to what's offered today.
“The transport system we are developing can be an important complement to today's solutions and can help meet many of the challenges faced by society, transport companies and transport buyers,” says Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks.
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U.S. law firm Fisher Phillips has launched its Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group, which will seek to help guide employers through emerging workplace issues that could begin as a result of the rapid advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. According to Fisher Phillips, the Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group is the “first practice group of its kind among the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms representing employers that will focus entirely on the technology’s impact on the workplace and workforce.” (Fisher Phillips)
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Kespry has released the pulp and paper industry’s first UAS-based aerial intelligence platform. According to Kespry, the platform delivers more accurate and timely supply chain material inventory data, while improving site operations and safety. (Kespry)
Sea Machines moves to larger work space to ensure successful release of upcoming autonomous tech
Sea Machines, a developer of autonomous control and advanced perception systems for the maritime industry, has moved its team in Hamburg, Germany to a larger, waterfront work space in the Hammerbrook area of Hamburg.
The move was made to support the growing interest in the company’s autonomous controls and advanced perception technology in European markets, and to make sure that Sea Machines' upcoming commercial product release is successful.
“This move strengthens Sea Machines’ foothold in Germany and supports our growing demand for engineering, sales and marketing across Europe,” says Sea Machines CEO Michael Johnson.
Transdev launching autonomous school shuttle at Florida's Babcock Ranch
This fall, Transdev will debut the first autonomous school shuttle in the world at Babcock Ranch—the first fully solar-powered community in the country—in Florida.
Transdev, which is the mobility partner for Babcock Ranch, is completing more than two months of testing on school shuttle routes that will augment existing autonomous options within the community.
During the pilot-program, Transdev will offer the service to Babcock Neighborhood School (BNS) students who live within Babcock Ranch. Transdev will use the pilot to evaluate rider behavior and demand.
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According to China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System, Waymo has established a subsidiary in China. Known as Huimo Business Consulting, the subsidiary, based in Shanghai, has a business scope that includes autonomous driving parts and product design, testing and other related services, to name a few. (China Money Network)
Toyota extends collaboration with Uber on autonomous vehicle technology; announces investment
With the aim of “advancing and bringing to market autonomous ride-sharing as a mobility service at scale,” Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Uber have announced that they will expand their collaboration.
Through this expansion, technology from each company will be integrated into purpose-built Toyota vehicles that will be deployed on Uber’s ride-sharing network.
In addition to the announcement of its expanded collaboration with Uber, Toyota has also announced that it will invest $500 million in the ride-hailing service.
Hyundai Motor makes history in South Korea with autonomously navigated semi-trailer truck
On August 21, Hyundai Motor Company completed South Korea's first domestic highway journey with an autonomously navigated semi-trailer truck.
Hyundai showcased its “innovative technological advancement in future mobility” when its Xcient truck drove approximately 40 kilometers on the highway between Uiwang and Incheon while carrying a large semi-trailer simulating cargo transportation.
“This successful demonstration proves that innovative autonomous driving technology can be used to transform the trade logistics industry,” says Maik Ziegler, Ph.D., Director of Commercial Vehicle R&D Strategy Group at Hyundai Motor Company.
Drive.ai's self-driving vehicles to begin operating in Arlington, Texas starting in October
A few weeks after launching a self-driving pilot program available to the public in Frisco, Texas, Drive.ai and the city of Arlington, Texas have signed a contract initiating a one-year self-driving program for Arlington residents, visitors, and anyone who’s interested in taking a ride in one of Drive.ai’s self-driving vehicles.
Expected to start on October 19, the program will add another transportation option within Arlington's Entertainment District.
“Our partnership with the City of Arlington represents another important milestone: this program marks our first revenue,” Drive.ai says in a company blog post.
