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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2019

Autonomous vehicles could be an environmental boon or disaster

Could either massively increase or drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions depending, in large part, on public policy, researchers say.

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Transit Dispatchesby Michael GrecoMarch 6, 2019

Labor Concerns Should Not Deter Deployment of AV Bus Tech

Transit agencies don’t need to wait for fully autonomous vehicles to become a reality before they can begin saving money, augmenting safety, and enhancing efficiencies in their bus operations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

Volvo unveils world's first full-size autonomous electric bus

Plans are in place to test the 40-foot bus on Singapore's Nanyang Technological University campus and to extend the route off campus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

Local Motors debuts autonomous shuttle on California campus

Sacramento State competed in and won an Olli fleet challenge for presenting a best-use scenario for the eight-person vehicle.

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Transit Dispatchesby Walter AllenFebruary 25, 2019

How AVs, TNCs and public transit will shape the future of transportation

In the next three to 15 years, autonomous vehicles will be the norm for commuting and other trips.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

The Netherlands tops list of countries most ready for AV technology

The country, ranked number one for a second year, is working with neighbors to adopt autonomous vehicle technology for freight.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

Goodyear, Local Motors join forces on autonomous shuttles

Allows Goodyear to study the operation and maintenance areas that need to be addressed when there is no driver at the controls.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2019

FHWA awards $10M to 7 states to test new ways to fund highways

The program’s goal is to allow states to test user-based alternatives to support the Highway Trust Fund.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

Boeing autonomous passenger air vehicle completes first flight

Powered by an electric propulsion system, Boeing's PAV prototype is designed for fully autonomous flight from takeoff to landing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

Jacksonville awarded grant for circulator system using AV tech

Will deploy a network of autonomous vehicles and incorporate smart technologies, such as pedestrian sensors.

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