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On the 8th, local time, near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, U.S., Motional, Hyundai Motor Group’s U.S. subsidiary specializing in autonomous driving technology, publicly unveiled its driverless robo-taxi technology to the press for the first time. The event took place at the Motional Technical Center. The atmosphere was heavy from the start, with a minimum temperature around 3 degrees Celsius, making it chilly. Local weather forecasts predicted light rain or graupel, and strong gusts of wind delayed the boarding by about an hour. This mirrored the current situation in the autonomous driving market, where Hyundai Motor Group and Motional are facing stiff competition. Google’s Waymo, a leader in the field, has already begun commercial operations in major U.S. cities and announced plans to expand into global hubs like London and Tokyo by the end of this year. Baidu’s “Apollo Go” in China, backed by full government support, has secured vast data domestically and expanded ...

Introduction to the Self-Driving Shuttle Trial in Tokyo Tokyo is set to witness a significant step forward in the integration of autonomous technology into public transportation. The Japanese government has announced a trial starting on Thursday, where self-driving vehicles will be used as a shuttle service for officials navigating the area around the Diet, which is the country's parliamentary complex. This initiative aims to evaluate the practicality and reliability of self-driving technology in real-world conditions. Overview of the Trial The one-month demonstration will focus on the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) assessing the technical aspects of Level 2 self-driving vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a "hands-off" function, meaning they can operate with minimal human intervention. However, it's important to note that at Level 2, or partial automation, the system controls the steering, accelerator, and brakes to allow the vehicle to fol...

A South Korean autonomous truck is currently making a 2,000 km journey from Texas to Florida in the United States. This feat marks the culmination of a challenge that began in June of last year when three developers from the autonomous truck startup Mars Auto traveled to the U.S. They purchased and modified used trucks, rented accommodations with empty lots to work, and despite complaints from neighbors, they adapted their technology to the U.S. environment. Through persistent efforts, they visited transportation companies one by one to explain their product, securing a contract within six months in a market dominated by American firms. President Park Il-su of Mars Auto described this period as the most difficult since the company’s founding. Mars Auto has been selected as the project manager for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources’ 18.2 billion won-scale “Large Truck Autonomous Driving Commercialization Technology Development” project. The goal is to enable unmanned freigh...

Introduction to the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program in New York New Yorkers may soon find themselves sharing the streets with driverless cars as a new pilot program is set to launch. This initiative, approved by Mayor Eric Adams, allows for the testing of autonomous vehicles in some of the city's most congested areas. The program marks a significant step towards integrating advanced transportation technology into one of the world’s busiest urban environments. Key Details of the Pilot Program The pilot program involves the deployment of eight self-driving cars across Brooklyn and Manhattan through late September. These vehicles will be operated by a 'safety specialist' who can take control if needed. The test area includes parts of Manhattan below 112th Street and a section of Brooklyn that stretches from Brooklyn Heights to DUMBO and Downtown, bounded by Atlantic Avenue and Carlton Street. A company representative confirmed that the fleet was already on the streets as ...