Tag: ride
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Motional to add new features to its robotaxi service
Ride-hail passengers in Las Vegas can now take an autonomous ride in a Motional IONIQ 5 robotaxi at night “Las Vegas is a city that really comes alive once the sun goes down, so extending our service to match rider demand is a critical step forward in the evolution of our vehicle,” says Akshay Jaising,…
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Best cars renowned for their comfort
Whilst there will always be a great amount of priority touted towards a vehicles’ overall performance and handling during its years of use, the wider demand for vehicle luxury and its comforting factor have risen immensely over the past few years with more drivers now expressing their interest in purchasing the best car that is…
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Lyft plans ‘fully autonomous future’ as it starts driverless car rides to customers in Austin, Texas
Riders in Austin, Texas can now select an autonomous vehicle in the Lyft app to help them get around their city. This marks the first time that a commercial autonomous service is available in Austin, Texas and marks the third city where Lyft riders can hail an autonomous ride along with Miami, Florida and Las…
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6 Safety Tips for Riding an Electric Bike
An electric bike is a kind of bike that uses electricity for propulsion instead of human power. E-bikes have become increasingly popular due to their low maintenance cost and compatibility. Riding an e-bike is fun and intimidating at the same time. And if you’re new to riding e-bikes, or not used to handling one on…
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Auto systems giant Magna acquires autonomous shuttle startup Optimus Ride
Magna, one of the world’s largest producers of automotive components and systems, has acquired autonomous shuttle startup Optimus Ride for an undisclosed amount. Magna says the agreement has resulted in the company adding more than 120 employees of Optimus Ride to its books. Optimus Ride is a provider of autonomous vehicle and mobility solutions located…
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Panasonic introduces autonomous ride share service around its Japan HQ
Panasonic has launched autonomous ride share service around its headquarters, which cover an area of approximately 468,000 sq meters and has about 14,000 staff. (See video below.) The company says that, as autonomous driving evolves and interest in mobility as a service grows, there are “increasing expectations” for their adoption in towns and communities. Panasonic…
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IMTS visitors offered free ride in Olli, the self-driving vehicle from Local Motors
Visitors to this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) will be offered a free ride in Olli, the first self-driving vehicle from Local Motors, developed in association with IBM. IMTS has partnered with Local Motors to offer the IMTS Ride Experience featuring the breakthrough technology in Olli, the first self-driving electric vehicle equipped with IBM Watson Internet…