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NHTSA proposes new rules to accelerate deployment of autonomous cars, requests data sharing from automakers in return

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is preparing to introduce new rules that could accelerate the deployment of driverless cars. The agency is expected to publish a notice of proposed rule-making on automated […]

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Beijing Approves Baidu and Pony.ai to Provide Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services Without Safety Drivers

Beijing has approved the first commercial operation of autonomous driving services without in-car safety supervisors. Two ride-hailing platforms, operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu and autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai, have been given the green light […]

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Mercedes Benz gains first approval for Level 3 automated driving in the US, but only at low speeds in heavy traffic

Mercedes Benz has announced it has been granted the first approval for Level 3 autonomous driving on American soil. While there have been reports that they have overtaken Tesla in the self driving space, the […]

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