Telematics Global News

The PTOLEMUS research team is tracking important evolutions in global telematics.

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Stellantis establishes new data-as-a-service business unit	16/01/2023
Stellantis announced at the 2023 CES, the establishment of Mobilisights, an independent business unit dedicated to growing the company’s data as a service (DaaS) business and to developing and licensing innovative B2B products, applications, and services. Mobilisights products will be available to a diverse set of entities, including private enterprises, public-sector utilities, education, and research institutions, fostering data-driven decision making and enabling a wide-ranging portfolio of applications and services.
Wejo, Microsoft to Allow Fleets Access to Real-Time Data	05/01/2023
Wejo Group Limited announced an extended collaboration with Microsoft through the adoption of the Microsoft Connected Fleets reference architecture. Wejo will be part of an ecosystem of Microsoft partners that allows fleet managers go farther than limited data sets and basic dashboards to integrate fleet data into business processes and derive actionable insights.
Lightning eMotors launches online fleet planner, configuration tool	09/01/2023
A new online Fleet Planner by Lightning eMotors, a free configuration tool that allows fleet managers to input their individual fleet characteristics and receive a customised operating cost analysis and carbon reduction metrics based on the recommended Lightning electric vehicle (EV) that best fits their needs.

Enterprise and Geotab enters partnership in Europe	01/06/2023
Enterprise has signed an agreement with TSP Geotab to become its authorised vendor in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Ireland. Geotab’s fleet management solutions, including its platform, will be available to Enterprise’s clients. Enterprise’s vehicles can also be equipped with Geotab devices.
Surging fuel costs, inflation impacting fleets	15/12/2022
Verizon’s study on fleet technology trends highlights technology adoption, particularly GPS fleet tracking, is assisting fleets in addressing operational challenges due to  inflation in 2022, in order to improve customer satisfaction, monitor growing expenses and prevent accidents.
Webfleet and Chargylize launch EV.connect – a solution that helps fleets electrify	12/12/2022
Webfleet has expanded its partnership with Munich-based startup Chargylize. Webfleet EV.connect is an integration of both platforms designed to support businesses as they transition to an electric fleet. Chargylize leverages Webfleet’s telematics data to analyse the current vehicle usage of a business. This, along with information on the available charging infrastructure in the fleet’s service area, enables Webfleet users to request fleet electrification advice from Chargylize, helping them understand how many vehicles in their fleet could be switched with electric models based on their actual driving behaviour.
OCTO increases focus on Asia with new office in Japan	07/12/2022
OCTO Telematics inaugurated its subsidiary in Tokyo to expand its customer base in data analytics, smart mobility, fleet management and insurance tech solutions for insurance in the Japanese market. Prior to opening this subsidiary, Octo was already active in Japan through a business partnership with Tokyo Marine, one of Japan’s largest insurance providers. The opening of the Tokyo office in addition to OCTO’s operations in Hong Kong and Shanghai highlights the business significance of the East Asian market.
Tesla has been rated as the safest brand in 2022 in Euro NCAP	07/12/2022
Euro NCAP’s final round concludes the overall winners for 2022. From the weighted sum of the scores, Tesla takes the top spots, accompanied by a strong presence for Lexus. It confirms that electric cars obtain higher scores than combustion-engined models more easily
Hella Gutmann & ADAC extend partnership with telematics and remote diagnosis	18/11/2022
Hella and ADAC, an automobile association based in Germany, will expand their long-term partnership through the launch and operations of ADAC Smart Connect. ADAC Smart Connect is a cloud-based system that enables fault-based initial diagnosis of a vehicle remotely. By the end of 2022, the companies are looking to equip more than 10,000 vehicles with ADAC Smart Connect
Jooycar and Swiss Re partnered to optimise automobile insurance for small and medium-sized fleets in Mexico	07/11/2022
Swiss Re and Chile-based InsurTech Jooycar have collaborated to optimise automobile insurance for small and medium-sized fleets in Mexico. The alliance will use Jooycar’s telematics solutions and IoT technology to reduce operating costs and improve fleet safety.
Daimler offers Telematics Insurance to reduce rates based on safety data	25/10/2022
Daimler Truck Financial Services is offering a telematics-based solution, Dynamic Insurance, to allow fleets to receive reduced insurance rates based on safety data. Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) has partnered with High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) for the Dynamic Insurance offering exclusively for commercial fleet operators.
Volvo Trucks’ New Electromobility Total Cost of Ownership Tool Demonstrates Financial, Environmental Benefits of Volvo VNR Electric	23/10/2022
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new electro-mobility total cost of ownership (TCO) tool to support customers to make fact-based decisions about the business impact of purchasing and operating zero-tailpipe emission battery-electric trucks. The TCO tool, now available for Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealerships throughout North America, is part of Volvo Trucks’ concierge approach to electro-mobility, which includes helping customers implement solutions that achieve both economic and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Daimler Trucks North America incorporates Lytx camera as a factory fitted solution	21/10/2022
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) offers a complete factory installed dual camera module from Lytx, a global leader in video telematics solutions, capable of both road- and driver-facing digital video recording, to speed deployment of the risk-mitigating technology to Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Driver safety main motivation for fleet telematics adoption, Arval finds	11/10/2022
In Arval’s UK studies, Major (37%) UK fleets’ core motivation to deploy telematics is to improve driver safety, while geolocation and vehicle security are slightly less prioritised (34%).
GPS Insight Acquires Certified Tracking Solutions	11/10/2022
GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet and field service management software solutions, today announced the acquisition of Certified Tracking Solutions, a leader in GPS telematics, fleet tracking and management, connected transportation, and industrial IoT
CerebrumX Lab., Inc. and Roadside Telematics Corporation partner to offer 911 emergency services insights for speeder and accurate response	10/10/2022
The joint solution combines connected car vehicular emergency data platform with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to unlock embedded intelligent crash sensor data in real-time for 911 first responders. The partnership will enable RTC’s RoadMedic to upgrade post-crash assistance and emergency services powered by leveraging CerebrumX AI traffic data, real-time crash data, and comprehensive insights
idrive expands to Turkey and other new markets by partnering with Vera	04/10/2022
Video telematics and fleet management provider, idrive, partners with Turkish R&D firm Vera Research to expand idrive’s solutions to more than 50,000 vehicles in the Turkish market.
RAC simplifies fleet telematics with ConnectOne offering	03/10/2022
British vehicle service provider RAC introduced a low-cost fleet management solution “ConnectOne” including driver behaviour analysis and compliance inspection features. ConnectOne is based on a plug-in device pairing with a smartphone app, and easy to be switched to different vehicles. This flexibility targets grey fleets, sub-contracted fleets and short-term rental operators.
Vehicle robbery in the US hits half a million mark in first half of 2022	28/09/2022
Close to half a million vehicles were stolen in the first half of 2022 — a 25% increase over the vehicle theft total reported for the first half of the year in 2019, according to the latest analysis from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The NICB estimates thieves will confiscate 100,000 more vehicles by the end of 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic highs.
GPS Insight Integrates Geotab Device Data	27/09/2022
GPS Insight, a provider of SaaS-based fleet and field service management software solutions, announced it has entered into a reseller agreement with Geotab, a provider of IoT and connected transportation solutions. Through this agreement with Geotab, GPS Insight will integrate the data driven by Geotab’s GO9 and future devices into its own proprietary fleet and field management software applications.
Verizon Connect introduces new EV features for Reveal platform	26/09/2022
Mobile workforce managers that consider moving to electric vehicles (EVs) from gasoline-powered counterparts will benefit from new enhancements, developed exclusively for EVs, in the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management platform. Planning for the implementation of EVs can be evaluated from data and analytics from the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management software platform. The data the team is able to extract, regarding miles driven, vehicle wear and tear, vehicle tracking and location, utilisation and other points, can inform a fleet’s EV planning decisions, including the number of EVs included in the first phase of the rollout and future investments, infrastructure plans for charging, EV maintenance, EV storage and yards.
Solera has announced the launch of its consolidated fleet management system in EMEA	20/09/2022
Solera, a fleet solutions provider, announced the launch of its consolidated fleet solutions system in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The system will integrate intelligent data that is typically fragmented across multiple systems and teams to deliver a better experience for fleet managers. Solera also noted that Europe is facing unprecedented challenges in 2022 due to increased customer expectations, rising fuel costs, driver shortages and a potential global recession.
Ford explores smartphone-based tech that could help alert drivers of hard-to-see pedestrians, bicyclists and more	19/09/2022
Ford Motor Company is researching a new smartphone-based communications technology that could potentially help warn drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists and more – even those approaching a vehicle’s path but blocked from a driver’s view. The concept smartphone app running on a pedestrian’s phone uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) messaging to communicate their location to a connected Ford vehicle. If the vehicle calculates a potential crash risk, Ford SYNC® can alert drivers by the in-vehicle screen showing graphics of pedestrians, bicyclists or more with audio alerts sounding. Ford, Commsignia, PSS, Ohio State University, T-Mobile and Tome Software.
Nationwide insurance, Idelic Team Up to Boost Fleet Driver Safety	15/09/2022
A new partnership between Nationwide and Idelic aims to help fleet drivers boost safety practices so operators can lower losses and gain better control of their insurance premiums. Under the new alliance, Nationwide commercial fleet customers will have discounted access to the Idelic Program, a driver performance management and risk prevention program.
Bridgestone launches a new connected premium tyre and vehicle maintenance solution for fleets	15/09/2022
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, has launched the Fleetcare Go Plan, a new premium tyre and vehicle maintenance solution for small and medium-sized fleets operating trucks and buses, as well as passenger cars and vans. The solution is an integration of Bridgestone tyres, vehicle maintenance and an intelligent interface powered by Webfleet telematics.
Ford Pro’s New Fleet Management Suite for Small Businesses	13/09/2022
Ford Pro announced a new suite of fleet management solutions designed to help make mountains of paperwork and endless spreadsheets a thing of the past for small business owners moving into a digital age. Ford Pro Fleet Management Software, the suite’s flagship product, is the latest tool added to the Ford Pro Intelligence suite of fleet management solutions, expanding on the one-stop shop of vehicles, software, charging, service and financing, according to a release.
Vodafone developing centimetre-accurate vehicle positioning system	08/09/2022
Vodafone is upgrading its IoT network with the assistance of Topcon to offer a higher geolocation accuracy. The solution, “Vodafone GNSS Corrections” is using Topcon’s network to reduce its own GNSS location imprecision. Vodafone’s customers In Germany, Spain and the UK will participate in the initial trail of this project.
Investors secure GAC Technology’s expansion plans	09/07/2022
To expand its international strategy, fleet software publisher GAC Technology has attracted two investors. The Lyon-based company signed an agreement with the growth equity fund NewAlpha Verto and also renewed its partnership with Bpifrance.
Reflex Vehicle Hire partners with Teletrac Navman for telematics	01/09/2022
Reflex Vehicle Hire has equipped the entire fleet with a suite of equipment from Teletrac Navman, including telematics and dashboard cameras. With this new system, the vehicles are able to capture real-time data across the fleet and potentially improve driving behaviour. The partnership is also in line with Reflex’s Road to Zero strategy, with the data forming an important part of the fleet analysis to deliver the service EV: IE, which supports the shift to an electric fleet.
Geotab joins SBTi and commits to halve CO2 emissions by 2030	01/09/2022
Geotab has become the first telematics company to have its emissions reduction targets validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign calls on companies to align their environmental programmes with the Paris Agreement’s objective of restricting the rise in global temperatures to no more than 1.5°C. Geotab’s commitment has seen its pledge to halve its Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to its 2019 baseline.
Azuga partnered with CerebrumX to optimise fleet management with real-time insights	08/08/2022
Azuga, the leader in Fleet Management software will use CerebrumX’s AI-driven technology to offer fleet operators with real-time insights from the connected car data. The partnership will combine Azuga’s GPS fleet-tracking software solutions with CerebrumX’s AI-powered augmented deep learning platform, enabling safer operations and lower costs for Azuga’s customers.
AT&T Fleet Complete Launches FC Hub	08/08/2022
Fleet Complete is introducing AT&T Fleet Complete FC Insights Solution Suite, a big data IoT platform with web and mobile apps for fleets to monitor and manage all aspects of their mobile operations.
AT&T Fleet Complete has launched FC Hub, a suite of next-gen fleet management tools	05/08/2022
Fleet Complete has introduced its new fleet management tools,  AT&T Fleet Complete FC insights solutions suite, a big data IoT platform with web and mobile APPs for commercial fleet operations. The suite of tools includes an integrated web interface and mobile APP, remote telematics hardware and other safety assurance solutions.
Otonomo has enhanced offering on AppExchange	20/07/2022
Otonomo updated its app on Salesforce AppExchange, which provides its customers with new ways to access accurate mobility data, for private vehicles and fleets. The update includes adding new features such as distance tracking, geofencing and other safety functions.
Merged companies Wheels and Donlen have developed a common platform to operate their business. The common platform is a result of a six-month in-depth investigation surveying more than 1000 clients	29/06/2022
Wheels Donlen represents a highly complementary merger to allow a single entity to offer enhanced mobility solutions and fleet-related products and services. One top priority is to develop a common platform for the two merged companies, which currently operate on separate and independent platforms. After a six-month in-depth investigation involving a cross-functional group inside legacy Wheels and legacy Donlen that interviewed or surveyed more than 1,000 clients, Wheels Donlen developed its strategy to create a single-fleet platform.

Study by leading telematics service provider Geotab reveals electric pickup trucks will revolutionize EV adoption	28/06/2022
In a new aggregated EVSA study, Geotab set out to evaluate whether the current electric pickup models on offer have the required range capabilities needed for real-world fleet applications and if they would be economically viable. By analyzing de-identified data from 404,652 light-duty trucks (LTD-class 2, 2a, 2b) across the U.S. and Canada, the EV Suitability Assessment showed potential for fleets
Shiftyy Technologies and Alexis Networks Launch Strategic Partnership to Improve Driver Safety and Reduce Insurance Premiums	28/06/2022
ALEXIS Networks and Shiftyy Technologies, Inc. have created a strategic partnership to offer the transportation industry – first in class artificial intelligence, data analytics and predictive driver behavior modeling using telematics data.
Geotab launches fleet electrification knowledge center	22/06/2022
Geotab has launched a new Fleet Electrification Knowledge Center, a web resource hub for fleet leaders to learn about the journey to electrification, from the initial adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to streamlining and optimising operations.
Lytx adds Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) service	17/06/2022
For fleet managers currently using Lytx’s platform and tools, adding DVIR Service will provide them with a simplified electronic option that includes a customizable checklist that can be accessed through the Lytx Driver App and Lytx web account.
Free2Move partners with Samsara to provide telematics solutions from Stellantis’ factory fitted telematics device	15/06/2022
The new integrated solution, designed to help shared customers operate more efficiently, enables data from eligible Stellantis factory-installed telematics devices to be pulled into Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud with no installation or additional hardware required.
Samsara integrates with factory fitted device from General Motors	15/06/2022
Through this, properly equipped 2015-MY or newer GM vehicles for fleet customers in the U.S. with Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac with the OnStar embedded module will gain connectivity to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud with no installation or additional hardware required.

US  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awards more than $463M in grants for commerical motor vehicle safety	07/06/2022
With fatalities for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes increasing sharply, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it would award over $463 million in grants to States to reduce CMV-involved crashes, fatalities, and injuries through uniform, equitable, and effective CMV safety programs. All 50 States will receive federal funds. The federal grant will drive the uptake of safety telematics solutions in government fleets
Merge Electric Fleet Solutions launched a pilot program for Solace Pediatric Healthcare	07/06/2022
The Texas-based fleet electrification service and finance company, Merge Electric Fleet Solutions has launched a pilot program (EVPP) with Solace Pediatric Healthcare to deploy four fully electric vehicles in Solace’s fleet. Merge provided Solace with 4 Volkswagen ID.4S and data insights on vehicle utilisation, charging habits and environmental impact by using telematics.
Ctrack teams up with Fast Lean Smart (FLS) to support field service fleet operations	06/06/2022
Ctrack by Inseego and FLS – FAST LEAN SMART (FLS) have entered into a technology partnership to deliver dynamic field service scheduling solutions for mobile fleet management and engineering teams in the UK. The companies will integrate their respective fleet telematics and field service management software solutions to enable organisations to effectively coordinate remote teams in real-time using precise tracking data.
Motive,a  technology provider to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability raises $150 million in funding	01/06/2022
Motive formerly known as KeepTruckin raises $150 million in funding. Motive will use this additional capital to scale its investment in three key areas: accelerate its investment in AI, expand its product suite into spend management, and grow its enterprise capabilities.
Bridgestone launches Fleetcare, an integrated tyre and fleet management solution	01/06/2022
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, launches Fleetcare, an integrated tyre and fleet management solution designed to fast forward business for fleets. As an evolution from Total Tyre Care, Fleetcare combines tyre range and tyre management solutions with fleet management solutions from Webfleet

Mix Telematics announced the subscriber expansion in South America	16/05/2022
Mix Telematics, global SaaS provider of connected fleet management solutions, has announced the subscriber expansion of two significant customers in South America. The two customers are in the industrial gases and road management industries respectively.
SureCam added $11.5 million funding to fuel video telematics growth, focusing on product development, sales and growth of its customer base	13/05/2022
The video telematics provider for small and midsize commercial fleets, SureCam, announced that it closed a funding round of $11.5 million which led by Lewis & Clark Capital, SureCam’s majority shareholder.
Michelin has launched a new Connected Fleet brand in the UK to bring telematics solutions for all fleets	11/05/2022
Michelin has launched its new Connected Fleet brand in the UK, bringing together all the fleet management services and solutions under one brand. Michelin Connected Fleet has previously launched in Spain in October 2020, and in France in November 2021. Deployment in Germany and South Africa is expected by the end of the year.

Lytx observes a 65% rise in new subscriptions in Q1 2022 adding to more than 100K subscribers	09/05/2022
Lytx announced a 65% year-over-year increase in subscription sales in the first quarter of 2022, adding more than 100,000 subscribers. Lytx experienced rapid growth across all business units in 2021, with a 250% year-over-year increase in new indirect subscriptions, a 120% increase in new enterprise subscriptions, and a 105% increase in new small-market subscriptions.
Sensata Launches 2-in-1 Dashcam for fleets and trucks	04/05/2022
Sensata’s acquisition of SmartWitness is launching a flexible 2 in 1 road facing and driver facing camera option enabling to switch on driver facing video at any time with no changes to installation
DHL Inside Track awarded contract with Ford Fleet management	03/05/2022
DHL Inside Track awarded a new multi-year contract with Ford Fleet Management, to manage the preparation and transport of leased vehicles in the UK. Under the agreement, DHL Inside Track will manage booking, vehicle preparation and customer deliveries, as well as collection and refurbishment.
Lytx data shows 25% drop in collisions among users	27/04/2022
Based on customer study from 2019 to 2021, LYTX showcases 25% reduction in collisions and identifies top five lists of dangerous driver behaviors and nationwide accident hot spots.
Ford launches Ford Pro telematics solution for European commercial customers with FordPro charging for Evs	25/04/2022
Ford Pro solutions combine software, charging, service and financing for commercial vehicles, providing customers with one comprehensive platform to operate their fleets as they adopt connected and electrified vehicles across their business.
A new partnership between Verizon Connect and premier fleet electrification analytics firm Sawatch Labs	12/04/2022
Verizon Connect partnered with Sawatch Labs to help fleets with more than 10 vehicles to plan their EV strategies, including budget, timing, charging and staffing. The integration of Verizon Connect’s critical dataset and Sawatch labs’ electrification analytics specification can help customers optimise their procurement decisions.
SambaSafety, a driver risk management and insurance solutions company in the US acquires telematics data aggregator Collision Management Systems in the UK	04/04/2022
SambaSafety has acquired Collision Management Systems (CMS), a Milton Keynes, U.K.-based provider of telematics, camera, and corporate data aggregation and risk analytics
Continental enhances vehicle camera line with new analog HD systems	01/04/2022
Continental expands its portfolio of vehicle camera systems. The new Platform AHD (analog high-definition) Camera Systems enhances a driver’s view and improves fleet efficiency. Continental’s AHD Camera Systems feature 2 Mega Pixel cameras with high image clarity and infrared lights for enhanced night vision. The cameras are offered with 7 and 10.1 inch AHD displays
European fleet leasing leader Arval, upgrades it’s Arval active link telematics solution to Arval connect with improved features	29/03/2022
Aiming to connect 75% of its fleet to 1.5 million by 2025, ArvalConnect offers connected insurance and driver solutions
Google launched last mile fleet solution	18/03/2022
Google launched a last mile fleet solution designed to help fleet managers optimise delivery operations, which integrates mapping, routing, and analytics by combining the Google maps and google cloud’s route planning Cloud Fleet Routing API.
Orbcomm adds camera analytics, sensors to its data-driven truck solutions	11/03/2022
Orbcomm added new features to its truck management telematics solution. 1. Cargo camera sensor 2. Tractor ID sensor for refrigerated trailers 3. Safety and maintenance integrations
Stellantis’ leasing company Free2move partners with Geotab enabling factory fitted telematics solution	10/03/2022
Geotab partners with Stellantis’ vehicle brands leveraging the in-vehicle telematics device to offer complete visibility of its Free2move leasing vehicles on the Geotab platform. The brands of vehicles include RAM, Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler.
Ford vehicles equipped with Geotab integrated solution are now compatible with Geotab’s Electronic logging device (ELD) application	08/12/2021
Geotab announces that Ford vehicles equipped with Geotab Integrated Solution are now compatible with the company’s Geotab Drive electronic logging device (ELD) app, that allows drivers to easily record their Hours of Service (HOS) status and complete vehicle inspections from their tablet or smartphone.
Ford launches business tool VIIZR built on Salesforce Field Service built for commercial customers	07/12/2021
Ford launches a new field service tool built on Salesforce, designed to for small business owners such as plumbers, electricians, and heating and ventilation. The tool VIIZR is designed to allow small businesses to simplify key commercial activities such as invoicing, scheduling, and managing requests. Subscriptions start from $39/month
EROAD completes Coretex acquisition, an upfront consideration of $107.2 million was finalized, with a remaining $20.8 million in contingent consideration	01/12/2021
EROAD closed its deal to acquire 100% of Coretex, expanding its connected base to 199,156 units globally. Coretex, a telematics solutions provider in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, offers compliance and fleet management solutions to more than 60,000 connected vehicles in the construction, mixed fleet, and waste and recycling industries. EROAD expects the acquisition to advance its position and reach its goal of 250,000 global units.
Sensata Technologies in the US acquires video telematics supplier SmartWitness	29/11/2021
Sensata, a global industrial technology company completed acquisition of SmartWitness, a connected video telematics hardware, software, analytics, and support company partnered with more than 40 TSPs globally.
Geotab and GM OnStar partner to provide in-vehicle driver coaching solution	25/10/2021
Geotab and GM OnStar team up to provide an in-vehicle coaching service via the Geotab Integrated Solution for GM. The in-vehicle driver safety alerts beep, buzz or light up and delivers real-time spoken alerts through the vehicle infotainment system
EROAD launches Clarity Solo Dashcam video telematics solution	22/10/2021
EROAD launches new video telematics product EROAD Clarity Solo Dashcam, a connected video solution adding Near Field Communication (NFC) log in technology associating all video and telematics data to a specific driver
SmartWitness launches new advanced driver assistance system camera capturing video and engine CANBUS data with a single device	04/10/2021
SmartWitness launched an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) camera that captures video and engine CANBUS data in a single plug-and-play unit, eliminating the time, expense, and space required to purchase, install, and maintain separate camera and telematics devices. The AP1 camera can be installed in as little as 15 minutes with a simple windshield adhesive mount, reducing deployment time and associated expenses
Geotab Europe surpasses 100,000 subscribers in Europe	20/07/2021
Geotab has surpassed 100,000 organically grown subscriptions in Europe by investing in local talent and resources across the continent. Geotab’s key market in Europe includes Spain, Germany UK, Italy and France
Geotab partners with Xtract, a digital First Notice of Loss (eFNOL) firm, enabling Xtract analytics platform on the Geotab Marketplace.	21/06/2021
Geotab partners with Xtract, a pioneer of digital First Notice of Loss (eFNOL) and real-time collision reconstruction analytics, enabling Xtract analytics platform on the Geotab Marketplace. Xtrack enables digital collision reporting within the Geotab platform with telematics powered collision reconstruction reducing liability exposure for fleets
Private equity firm Accel-KKR Acquires GPS Insight	20/05/2021
Accel-KKR, a private equity firm with over $10 billion of assets under management, announced on May 19, 2021 that it has acquired GPS Insight, a fleet management software company. On parallel, the private equity firm announced that it is merging GPS Insight (GPSI) with InSight Mobile Data (IMD) and Rhino Fleet Tracking (Rhino)
Integration of Volvo Trucks and Lytx to improve safety and performance with advanced video telematics technology	05/05/2021
Volvo Trucks partnered with Lytx, a provider of AI-powered video telematics, to deliver the latest safety features to its customers. The Lytx DriveCam system with cloud connectivity enables fleet manager to monitor the fleet in real-time and detect driving behaviors.
Commercial electric vehicle company Electric Last Mile partners with Geotab to enable telematics solutions	24/03/2021
Electric Last Mile, Inc. (ELMS), a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer tailor made for last-mile delivery solutions partners with Geotab today deliver a factory fitted connectivity solution that will equip ELMS customers with the data to manage and optimize their vehicles.
Geotab partners with Lytx to bring surfsight video telematics to Geotab platform	24/03/2021
Lytx’ product Surfsight AI-12 video technology integrates with Geotab’s telematics platform, providing access to a dashboard camera solution offering insight into risky driver behavior through a combination of Machine Vision (MV)+Artificial Intelligence (AI), sensors, and live video streaming. The Surfsight AI-12 offers distracted driving detection, audio and visual alerts and the ability to connect auxiliary cameras
Webfleet and Lytx collaborated to provide new integrated video-based soliton for enhanced driver and vehicle safety	26/01/2021
The integration of Lytx’s camera technology with the Webfleet’s fleet management system enables users to access and manage both their vehicles and their in-vehicle cameras via Webfleet, that increases safety and efficiency.
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) announced the launch of LEVC Telematics, connected by Geotab	07/01/2021
LEVC partnered with Geotab, the world’s leading commercial telematics provider, to launch a new service LEVC Telematics. Customers can benefit from access to near real-time data to monitor their vehicles thanks to built-in telematics devices.
Mack, Volvo, Samsara to Work Together on Integrated Telematics	08/09/2020
The 3 companies have engaged in a MoU to work on integrated connectivity solutions. The goal of this cooperation is to incorporate Samsara’s embedded telematics data into Volvo and Mack trucks seamlessly, to analyse the data and improve the fleet management.
Shell launches telematics product with ‘free’ devices	10/08/2020
Shell Telematics is Shell’s first step into the UK fleet telematics space. Its goal is to provide fleet managers with real time insights like idling costs, fuel efficiency and journey optimisation, by using fuel card information and vehicle data.
Geotab and Ford expand integrated telematics solution into Europe	08/07/2020
The solution that was already available in North-America, will now be branching out its operations into 15 European markets. The latest version enables the customers to have a unified view of their entire Ford fleet, and thus increases efficiency as well as productivity.
Targa Telematics is selected as FCA technology partner for fleet management services	05/06/2020
Targa Telematics and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have signed a multi-year agreement for fleet management solutions for business customers in the European market.
AERIS LAUNCHES SMART FLEET CONNECTED PLATFORM FOR END TO END TELEMATICS	01/05/2020
The offering manages fleets on a single platform and comes with unique features to help maximize fleet efficiency and operational excellence.
Octo Telematics and Infoblu provide mobility data to prevent COVID-19 spread	15/04/2020
Through a jointly developed data platform called Mobility DataLab, telematics and big data company Octo Telematics and traffic data company Infoblu want to provide data on the movement of people and goods in Italy, with the sole purpose of making available reliable traffic flow information
Verizon Connect integrates video to improve fleet safety management	17/03/2020
Verizon Connect has launched an integrated video solution aimed at helping fleets operating in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Australia reduce risks and improve safety.
Geotab and Eleos launch fully integrated, highly customizable fleet management solution for Class 8 application	16/01/2020
Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, and Eleos, a pioneer in software as a service (SaaS) for transportation, today announced the availability of UNIFY.

CVSN mounts push to make telematics data available to fleets, repair shops
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) Right to Repair Coalition said Tuesday that the group had compiled enough signatures for an addendum to be included on the Massachusetts ballot in November that would require vehicle manufacturers to provide all repair providers and fleets with universal access to telematics information.

12 June 2020
Ford launches telematics platform, mobile app
Ford Commercial Solutions has launched Ford Telematics, a web-based software platform and subscription service designed to give fleet managers access to connected vehicle data.

4 June 2020
Vnomics offers True Fuel for telematics systems
Vnomics, a provider of onboard fuel optimization solutions,  says it is expanding its product offering by making its True Fuel optimization solution available to fleets as an application for use with their existing telematics systems, including ELDs. 

14 May 2020
Ruptela Expands Telematics Solution to the U.S. Market
European-based telematics company Ruptela is expanding its global presence to North America with the release of its platform to the U.S. market

5 May 2020
Daimler Trucks will embed Platform Science telematics software
North America’s largest truck maker chooses startup to replace aftermarket hardware and to let customers use third-party telematics and connectivity services directly from their trucks without installing aftermarket hardware.

24 April 2020
Targa Telematics targets fuel and mileage savings with Targa Lite
Targa Telematics has launched a new product aimed at identifying and reducing unnecessary costs for fleet managers.

15 April 2020
Radius Telematics sees spike in vehicle theft during coronavirus crisis
Radius Telematics has seen a big increase in the thefts of commercial vehicles since the coronavirus lockdown. With many offices, factories and construction sites unattended, thieves appear to be taking advantage of unattended locations.

24 March 2020
Thermo King releases T-90 TRU with integrated telematics hardware
Thermo King has announced its Thermo King T-90 Series of truck transport refrigeration units (TRU) with standard integrated telematics hardware to connect fleets with their cargo.

9 March 2020
IntelliShift’s Video Telematics is Essential for Mobile Workforce Safety Management
IntelliShift, a division of VTS and the connected fleet and asset operations intelligence platform, announces the release of its 2^nd generation IntelliShift Video Telematics solution ideal for large-scale companies seeking a holistic, unified safety application to manage their mobile workforce.

26 February 2020
Toyota to Offer Nationwide’s Auto Insurance Product with Telematics
Toyota car owners can buy insurance that promises them up to 40 percent savings for safe driving.

25 February 2020
Shell Launches Fleet Card, Telematics Suite In India
British-Dutch oil and gas company Shell launched a suite of business to business (B2B) fleet solutions in India that address issues unique to the country, according to reports on Tuesday.

17 January 2020
Micronet’s New Video Telematics Camera SmartCam Receives U.S. FCC Authorization
MICT, Inc. , announced today that Micronet Ltd, an entity in which MICT owns 30%, has received U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorization for its new advanced video telematics camera, The Smart Camera (“SmartCam”) for 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ.

8 January 2020
[CES 2020] Samsung showcases 5G telematics system and digital cockpit
A fresh drive by Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone maker, to diversify its business portfolio into the rapidly growing market for connected technologies bore fruit with an order to provide a 5G-based telematics system to new electric vehicles to be produced by German auto giant BMW next year.

23 December 2019
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance and Toyota develop Telematics Damage Service System, an accident response service that uses connected car data
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and the MS&AD Insurance Group’s Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance) jointly developed the Telematics Damage Service System (the “Service”), a new accident response service that uses driving data acquired from connected cars*2 to enable visualization of driving conditions such as driving route and driving behavior at the time of an accident, and uses AI to achieve advance accident detection.

17 December 2019
Telematics shows battery degradation is just 12% after 6 years
Geotab has developed a free tool to compare the average battery degradation over time for different vehicle makes and model years.

22 November 2019
Radius payment solutions acquires US telematics firm 
Crewe-based telematics firm Radius Payment Solutions has acquired US telematics supplier CyntrX.

13 November 2019
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Partners with Duck Creek Technologies to Provide Telematics-Based Solutions to P&C Insurers
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s leading mobile telematics and analytics provider, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Duck Creek Technologies. 

7 October 2019
The Wireline Group upgrades to MiX Telematics for ELD Compliance and asset management
A leader in oilfield wireline services chooses MiX for flexibility, deep industry experience

2 October 2019
Geotab Adds Ford Vehicle Data to Telematics Platform
Geotab will begin integrating Ford vehicle data into its telematics platform for its fleet customers under a new partnership, Geotab has announced.

25 September 2019
Schneider deploys new IoT telematics from Platform Science
Schneider announced it has deployed a new enterprise IoT telematics system from Platform Science.

6 September 2019
UK’s RNLI selects Masternaut Telematics
Masternaut is working with the life-saving charity to create a class-leading, on-road fleet operation.

19 August 2019
Infosys to implement cloud-based telematics solution for Toyota Material
Infosys said it would enable remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities including vehicle access control, system maintenance, condition sensing and location tracking

5 August 2019
GEICO Gets Progressive, Joins Auto Insurers Offering Telematics
Berkshire Hathaway’s GEICO auto insurer has joined the ranks of carriers using telematics to track and improve driver behavior—after resisting for years.

24 July 2019
Heritage Insurance Launches Kenya’s First Telematics Motor Insurance
According to the Insurance company, the service makes use of telematics capabilities together with data and analytics to promote safety and enhance customer engagement.

8 July 2019
Apex BI helps MiX aggregate telematics data
Global fleet and mobile asset management solutions provider MiX Telematics Africa is reaping the benefits of a strategic collaboration with business intelligence (BI) firm Apex BI, which helped it to control and monitor its telecommunications expenditure.

18 June 2019
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Wins TU-Automotive Award for Second Year in a Row
Earlier this month, Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest smartphone telematics provider, was awarded the Best Auto Digital Insurance Product Award from TU-Automotive Detroit for the second year running. 

1 June 2019
Octo Telematics partners with SAS to enhance analytical capabilities across its insurance IoT platform
Global leader in insurance IoT to integrate SAS’ analytics suite to help insurers more effectively price risk, manage claims and engage policyholders

29 May 2019
Hogan Transportation chooses Lytx for video telematics
Lytx, a video telematics, analytics and safety applications provider for commercial and public sector fleets, has signed Hogan Transportation Companies up for the Lytx Driver Safety Program across its full fleet.

16 May 2019
Michelin to acquire Leeds firm telematics firm
The latest acquistion is the third telematics purchase for the French tyre company as it bolsters its service with new tech

8 April 2019
Weather Telematics to launch predictive road condition warning platform
Canadian smart mobility company Weather Telematics Inc. (WTX) is introducing Predictiv SA (Safety Alerts), a new platform that will provide motorists with advance warnings about dangerous driving conditions on the road ahead.

2 April 2019
Bridgestone completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics
Bridgestone Europe has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics for €910 million after passing the relevant regulatory stages, receiving full approval from TomTom’s shareholders, and a positive response from TomTom’s works council.

13 March 2019
GM Cruise to double its autonomous-car team to meet robo-taxi goal
GM announced this week it will double its AV team by the end of 2019, adding 1.000 workers to reach its objective of launching a Robo-taxi before the end of the year.

12 March 2019
Uber’s self-driving car unit was burning $20 million a month
In the run up to its IPO, court filing regarding Uber contentious with Waymo reveals new details of Uber’s huge spending and equally huge ambitions: in 2016, Uber thought it would have 75,000 autonomous vehicles on the roads this year and be operating driverless taxi services in 13 cities by 2022.

8 March 2019
Why Waymo Is Selling Its Autonomous Driving Sensors
Waymo will start selling its own Lidar sensors to help drive down production costs. According to the company, it’s already in talks with dozens of potential customers.

5 March 2019
Volkswagen’s head of commercial vehicles says driverless vehicles have limited appeal and high cost
Thomas Sedran (Volkswagen’s head of commercial vehicles) says autonomous vehicles will take at least another five years to perfect, with the cost and complexity of rolling out the technology globally serving to undermine the business case.

28 February 2019
Pronto promises level 2 system to fleets in 2019
Pronto.ai, a new company co-founded by the creator of Otto, plans to make its “Copilot” Level 2 automated software and driver monitoring system available to fleets later this year. 

28th February 2019
Drive.ai looks for a buyer
Silicon Valley self-driving car technology startup Drive.ai is apparently on the market and looking for a buyer, according to an unconfirmed report.

21st February 2019
RIDOT Begins Testing for Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project
The vehicles are being tested this week on low-volume roads in the park as the beginning phase of a pilot project scheduled to launch in Providence in the spring of 2019

20th February 2019
Apple sheds light on safety of its AV program
The company said it required a safety driver and an operator in the front seats of its vehicles whenever they’re operating in automated mode.

19th February 2019
HD Maps: Moving Towards a New Safety Standard in Autonomous Driving
The most important considerations while looking at the future of HD maps are: the impact of speed,   quality and cost

18th February 2019
New simulator to aid autonomous vehicle development
The Advanced Vehicle Driving Simulator (aVDS) provides the organisation with essential driver-in-the-loop testing capabilities, for developing vehicle dynamics, ride handling, ergonomics, driver behaviour, powertrain refinement and more.

18th February 2019
Analysis: California Self-Driving Reports Indicate Where We Are in Journey
Waymo and GM lead the market whereas several players such as Bosch, Samsung have also filed for self-driving reports.

18th February 2019
Singapore ranks second globally in Autonomous Vehicle Readiness report
Singapore ranked number one in the criteria such as government, infrastructure and consumer acceptance. It is only second to Netherlands. While China ranks extremely low at number 20.

14th February 2019
Giving keener “electric eyesight” to autonomous vehicles
MIT researchers have developed a sub-terahertz-radiation receiving system that could help steer driverless cars when traditional methods fail

14th February 2019
Canada is handing BlackBerry $40 million to help it develop self-driving car technology
The company is putting $300 million of its own money into the initiative, expected to create 800 jobs over the next decade

13th February 2019
Self-driving tractor-trailer start-up TuSimple achieves unicorn status in funding round that values it at $1 billion
Autonomous trucking company TuSimple has achieved unicorn status on Wall Street with a fresh funding round that values the start-up at $1 billion.

12 February 2019
Sensor, Processor innovations move autonomous vehicle forward
A very interesting article detailing the new age sensors and processors technologies.

11 February 2019
Why Uber’s largest investor just plowed almost $1 Billion into autonomous vehicle startup Nuro
The Japan-based SoftBank (Uber’s largest shareholder) is investing $940 million into the robotic delivery startup Nuro. This pushes the company’s valuation to $2.7 billion. Nuro is working on a pilot program with Kroger to move goods between shoppers and a few of the grocery’s giants 2,800 stores in 35 states.

8 February 2019
Amazon, Sequoia invest in self-driving car startup Aurora
Aurora has raised more than $530 m in a series B round led by Sequoia Capital and boasts of strategic interest from Amazon. Lightspeed Venture Partners, Geodesic, Shell Ventures and Reinvent Capital are also participating in the round with the previous round funders Greylock and Index ventures. Net worth of Aurora is estimated to be $2.5 Billion.

5 February 2019
Nissan-Renault alliance to join Google on self-driving cars
The alliance and Waymo will cooperate in MaaS. Possibilities include developing a fleet of driverless taxis using Nissan vehicles and a system that handles reservations and payments.

5 February 2019
Ike raises $52m for self-driving trucks
In a series A financing round led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Redpoint Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Basis set ventures and Neo have raised $52m. The noteworthy thing about the start up is that rather than developing an in-house driverless solution, it is licensing autonomous delivery company Nuro’s localisation, perception, prediction and planning software.

25 January 2019
VW, BMW and Daimler hold talks on cooperation in self-driving cars
Industry-wide collaborations on self-driving cars between OEMS and suppliers are arising to reduce costs. Major parts suppliers including Bosch, Continental and ZF are also known to be taking part. Another major reason for such a joint venture is to standardise safety measures across the industry and to enable all autonomous vehicles to communicate in an understandable language.

25 January 2019
Waymo to build self-driving cars in Michigan
This new facility will be dedicated for the mass production of level 4 autonomous vehicles. These vehicles will be used for Waymo’s ride hailing services business and the auto supplier used for the purpose of installing Waymo self driving system in vehicles manufactured by others will be Magna international. In addition to private investments of US$13.6m, it has attracted US$8m in funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

13 January 2019
Daimler invests over $570 in AV truck innovation
At CES, Daimler AG announced an investment of over $570 million towards the company’s goal of continuing to lead innovation around creating the next generation of SAE Level 4 highly automated trucks. The company plans to add over 200 jobs to their global operations to ensure their continued success in the the self-driving category.

10 January 2019
UK Government gives go-ahead for 3 new AV trials
The Government has given the go-ahead for three new trials of self-driving vehicles, which are expected to reach UK roads by 2021.

10 January 2019
Baidu announces own platform for mass-produced AVs
Baidu has announced the launch of Appollo Enterprise, an open-source AV technology platform. The company claims that Apollo is already used by 130 partners around the world. One of its newest partners, Chinese electric vehicle startup WM Motors, plans to deploy level 3 autonomous vehicles by 2021.

4 January 2019
TomTom works with DENSO to create AV software platform
TomTom, which specializes in location technology, has announced that it will work with DENSO—a global automotive components manufacturer— on its software platform for autonomous vehicles.
The companies will develop a complete autonomous driving system by combing TomTom’s High Definition (HD) Map with DENSO in-vehicle sensors such as cameras and radars to power the localization, perception and path planning functions for the system.

30 November
GM president to lead Cruise
Ammann will help drive the commercialisation of self-driving tech

16 November 2018
VW to invest €44 billion on EVs, AVs by 2023
Volkswagen Group on Friday said it will spend 44 billion euros ($50.2 billion) on electric vehicles, digitalization, autonomous driving and new mobility services by 2023.

13 November 2018
Waymo to roll out public AV taxi service in December
Waymo, the secretive subsidiary of Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., is planning to launch the world’s first commercial driverless car service in early December, according to a person familiar with the plans. It will operate under a new brand and compete directly with Uber and Lyft. 

8 November 2018/
Bosch and Daimler target San José to become pilot city for AV ride-hailing service
Located on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay in Silicon Valley, and with more than one million inhabitants, San José is the third biggest city in California. It is planned to be the pilot city for trials, targeted to begin during the second half of 2019

1 November 2018
Volvo Cars and Baidu join forces to develop and manufacture AVs
Volvo Cars has reached an agreement with Baidu, the leading Chinese internet search provider, to jointly develop electric and fully autonomous drive-compatible cars with the aim of mass producing them for China, the largest car market in the world.

1 November 2018
Ford and Baidu announce two-year joint AV test project in China
Ford Motor Company and Baidu Inc. have announced a two-year joint autonomous vehicle test project in which they’ll work together to further advance the development and on-road testing of autonomous vehicles in China.

1 November 2018
Ford and VW consider wide partnership
The Volkswagen Group and Ford Motor are discussing a wide-ranging partnership that stands to change the German industry. 

31 October 201
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi becomes lead investor in Chinese AV company WeRide.ai
Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has become the lead strategic investor of WeRide.ai (formerly JingChi.ai), China’s leading autonomous driving company focused on Level 4 (L4) self-driving technology, following completion of the company’s Series A funding.

24 October 2018
GM’s Cruise expectations hit speed bump
“Those expectations are now hitting speed bumps, according to interviews with eight current and former GM and Cruise employees and executives, along with nine autonomous vehicle technology experts familiar with Cruise. These sources say that some unexpected technical challenges – including the difficulty that Cruise cars have identifying whether objects are in motion – mean putting GM’s driverless cars on the road in a large scale way in 2019 is looking highly unlikely.”

19 October
Drivers are being given “dangerous” false impressions of what the latest automated driver assist systems are capable of.
Nissan has confirmed to the company that it will start calling these features “assist systems” and will stop using the words “autonomous” or “automated”

16 October 2018
Israeli startup VAYAVISION raises $8 million for its autonomous vehicle perception system
Tel Aviv-based startup VAYAVISION that works on raw data fusion and perception systems for self-driving vehicles has landed an $8 million funding round led by Viola Ventures, Mizmaa Ventures, and OurCrowd with strategic investment from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and LG Electronics. 

8 October 2018
Honda buys a stake in GM’s Cruise
Cruise, which GM acquired in 2016, now has the backing of a renowned technology investment firm and a rival automaker, Honda Motor Co., which last week agreed to invest $2.75 billion in Cruise over the next 12 years. That includes an immediate $750 million infusion for a 5.7 percent stake in the company.

27 September 2018
Nokia’s specialist and others argue 5G is needed for AVs
A BBC story on the necessity of 5G networks for AVs – for and against.

26 September 2018
Softbank’s ARM unveils dedicated chip design for autonomous car
British chip designer ARM has introduced the first chip for AVs. It expects the first cars using the processor to hit the roads in 2020.

16 September 2018
BMW drives to cut battery costs, open to AV partnership
German luxury vehicle maker BMW AG plans more deals with mining companies to secure electric vehicle battery materials, and is open to forming alliances to share the costs of developing autonomous-vehicle systems, the automaker’s research and development chief told Reuters.

4 September 2018
46 corporations working on AVs
CB Insights’ profiles of 46 companies working on autonomous vehicles (updated 9/4/2018).

30 August 2018
Waymo’s AVs struggle to understand intersections, frustrate Arizonians
One of the largest frustrations expressed by residents in Arizona about Waymo’s AVs is  their inability to cross a standard T-intersections

28 August 2018
Toyota invests $500m in Uber as part of AV partnership
Toyota is investing $500 million in ride-sharing giant Uber for the development of self-driving vehicle technologies as part of a wider partnership between the pair. Toyota said Uber will be integrating its self-driving technology with its own automated safety support system, Toyota Guardian, for purpose-built vehicles for deployment on Uber’s network, beginning with pilots in 2021.

24 August 2018
Waymo sets up shop in shanghai
Waymo is setting up shop in Shanghai, according to a filing with China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System. The new subsidiary, with 3.5 million yuan ($508,000) in registered capital, will design and test autonomous vehicle products and parts and may also handle business consultancy and supply chain management and logistics inquiries, the filing said.

14 August 2018
China issues its first national standards for testing of AVs
China has deployed a set of national standards for testing smart autonomous cars on roads, which is expected to accelerate the technology’s development. Approximately 12 regional governments have previously issued their guidelines on the road testing of autonomous vehicles, with the first released in Beijing in December 2017, however this is the first set at a national level.

14 August 2018
Bosch invests in Autonomous driving map startup DeepMap
Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC), the venture capital arm of global automotive parts supplier Bosch Group, has completed an investment in mapping startup DeepMap Inc, a start-up based in Palo Alto, California that is building high definition maps specifically for self-driving vehicles.

9 August 2018
The Insurance institute for Highway safety developing rating program for ADAS features
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is in the process of developing a ratings program for adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping systems, and other advanced driver assistance systems.

4 August 2018
Apple Invents an Augmented Reality Windshield
An European Patent application from Apple describes a future reality windshield system and how occupants of an autonomous vehicle having a FaceTimes session can use the windshield.

18 December 2017
Beijing announced the first regulation regarding autonomous driving
December 18, Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport released “Guiding Opinions of Beijing Municipality on Accelerating Road Testing of Autonomous Vehicles (Trial Implementation)” and “Detailed Rules for the Administration of Testing and Management of Autonomous Vehicles in Beijing (Trial) “. These are the first regulations regarding autonomous driving in China. The regulations provide definitions of autonomous vehicles and explain the details on testing AVs such as there must be a human driving inside when testing and the vehicle must be equipped with devices to record the 60s before any accident happens .
Soon afterwards,  traffic management departments will launch the first test roads that can be used for autonomous driving tests.

10 October 2017
GM acquires LIDAR technology company Strobe
General Motors has acquired LIDAR technology company Strobe, which will join GM’s Cruise Automation team focused on developing and deploying self-driving vehicles. This follows Ford’s prior investment in major LIDAR manufacturer Velodyne. Google’s Waymo is also said to be manufacturing their own LIDAR devices.

18 September 2017
Automated System regulation 2.0 gives more freedom to OEMs to experiment
The new US guideline on autonomous vehicle is now much thinner (from 200 to 35 pages) and gives the OEMs exactly what they wanted. They are now entirely voluntary, including on safety. The ethics decision issue is also gone from the text. This should accelerate AV production further in the US, leaving Europe trailing … but at what cost?

11 July 2017
Audi launches controversial new self-driving car
Audi has launched the most advanced self-driving car available on the roads, in spite of warnings from across the industry that a system that allows owners to take their eyes off the road for prolonged periods of time is fundamentally unsafe. The Volkswagen-owned brand unveiled its new flagship A8 saloon on Tuesday, a vehicle that will spearhead the company’s attempts to reclaim the technological lead over arch rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The most eye-catching feature of the car allows drivers to sit back and watch television while the vehicle drives itself at speeds of up to 60km per hour in heavy traffic.
This purports to be the first mass production, truly level 3 car. In our Autonomous Vehicle Global Study we have studied, at length, the problems with driver re-engagement and the barriers this may place on level 3 technology. At this stage, it is unclear how Audi plans to handle the re-engagement challenge.

10 July 2017
Waberer’s International launches deal with Volvo Group on driverless trucks
Waberer’s International predict wave of consolidation across the European CRT industry and declares itself “prepared for the sift to driverless technology” following announcement of IPO and autonomous partnership with Volvo Group.

14-May-17
Delphi joins BMW-Intel-Mobileye autonomous car partnership
Delphi provided a prototype computing platform that melds sensors, artificial intelligence and other computers. Interesting to see that the system and to an extend the partnership, is not focused solely on producing autonomous BMW, other OEMs are expected to join in. Here is an helicopter view of the AV market and the partnerships from the AV Global Study.

14-May-17
Lyft just agreed a tie up with Waymo for self driving mobility
So GM, who has invested half a billion in Lyft will now have to choose between using its own platform (in development) or use the Waymo (much more advanced) platform. More likely advance both in parallel…

13-May-17
Germany passes legislation to enable autonomous vehicles 
The German government just legalised autonomous cars, but not driverless cars. A driver must be able to take back control at any time. Also it gave the OEM the liability but only if the driver did not re-engage and demand a black box to record data about the nature of the driving.

10-May-17
Toyota will use Nvidia’s autonomous platform
NVidia adds a new manufacturer to the list of auto makers working with the Drive PX platform and Xavier AI brain.

25-April-17
Nissan Joins VW and BMW on Mobileye Mapping for Autonomous Driving
Nissan agreed to share information that will be merged with other carmakers’ data to create High Definition maps of drivable paths and landmarks for future driverless cars.

25-April-17
Waymo starts autonomous taxi public service in Phoenix
Waymo goes ahead before Uber and launches a public service trial in Arizona. Also announces 500 more cars.

19-April-17
Baidu expected to release a free OS for autonomous Cars
Like Android released in 2008 and then became the most popular smartphone OS, Baidu is releasing the OS for free but some mapping and machine-learning services will be accessible through an API controlled by Baidu.

13-Apr-17
Germany approves Level 4 automation – with caveats
The Bundestag voted for a change in the traffic law to allow for high automation but leaves the liability to the driver.

15-March, 2017
Bosch announce partnership with NVIDIA
Following announcements at CES, Bosch are building AI based car computers with NVIDIA for l4 autonomy

13-Mar-17
Intel acquires Mobileye for $15.3 Billion

06-Jan-17
Audi Is Using Nvidia Tech to Bring Self-Driving Cars to Market by 2020
German automaker Audi (AUDVF, -0.48%) will use U.S. chipmaker Nvidia’s (NVDA, -1.05%) artificial intelligence computing platform to bring autonomous vehicles to the road by 2020, the companies announced Wednesday night at CES, the annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.

04-Jan-17
BMW, Intel, and Mobileye will have self-driving cars on the road later this year
Today, BMW, Intel, and Mobileye announced their intention to deploy 40 autonomous vehicles for testing on public roads in the second half of 2017. The cars — BMW 7 series equipped with Intel and Mobileye technology — will be on the roads in both the US and Europe for public trials, the companies say.

13-Dec-16
Mobileye installs anti-crash tech on NYC cars
Together with insurer Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc., Mobileye said, it has equipped thousands of New York City-based rideshare vehicles, such as those available through popular apps including Uber and Lyft, with advanced collision avoidance systems that aim to prevent accidents.

13-Dec-16
Allstate partners with Stanford University on autonomous vehicle research
Allstate is working with Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Stanford to build an understanding of the implications of connected cars and autonomous vehicles.

13-Dec-16
Google Said to Plan Ride-Sharing Service With Fiat Chrysler.
Google parent Alphabet Inc. plans to start a ride-sharing service with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NA’s minivans as part of a reorganization of the tech company’s automotive unit, people familiar with the matter said.

9-Dec-16
Michigan passes new laws to set up the Autonomous market in the state.
The new regulations allow for testing and deployment of on-demand networks of self-driving vehicles as well as the eventual sale of self-driving cars to consumers.

6-Dec-16
Pennsylvania Unveils Guidelines for Autonomous VehiclesPennDot have put forward recommendations for legislation to go forward to allow control over autonomous testing to be handed to the PenDott. The aim of this is to allow and encourage manufacturers to test their autonomous vehicles in Pennsylvania, with a focus on innovation around driverless vehicles. Currently policy for HAV only applies to vehicles of which control can be taken by a driver at any time.

5-Dec-16
Cadillac is out of the HAV race
Supercruise will be a big part of GM’s strategy towards automation and the tech launch has been delayed because of issue of “integration”. Cadillac will have super cruise but the company has declared itself out of the race on HAV – stating it was not in their strategy or in their customer segment’s interest. Finally a company that states it won’t follow the rush! Correction: Cadillac showed off supercruise in April 2017

5-Dec-16
Apple reveals plans for self driving car
Also mentioned in the letter is Apple’s agreement with the standards that companies should share de-identified scenario and dynamics data from crashes and near misses, including time-series of vehicle kinematics and roadway and object characteristics.
Apple has written a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asking for the government to help “new entrants” to the vehicle market to have “the same opportunity” that “established manufacturers have when it comes to testing on public roads. By this, Apple is requesting for the NHTSA to expedite the exemptions requests needed to test vehicles. Congress recently enacted provision in the FAST (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) Act for established manufacturers to test on public roads without needing exemptions in the FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards). Apple rogue that this should be extended to new entrants.

22-Nov-16
UK Insurance Association Calls for International Crash Data Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Association and Thatcham are lobbying for international standards to be set for all crashes occurring with an Autonomous Vehicle. This would include an indication of whether the vehicle was operating autonomously or not and what technology was in use.

11-Oct-16
Infineon acquire Innoluce BV
Infineon bought the chipset makers to strengthen its ability to produce Lidars

30-Sep-16
Government Takes Another Step Forward Towards a Self-Driving Era
Korean government supports autonomous vehicles development through increased testing, commitment to AV commercialisation by 2020 and through standardisation of frequency bandwidth.

23-Sep-16
Uber rival Grab partners with driverless car firm in Singapore
Grab and nuTonomy have reached an agreement to allow riders to book a ride using an autonomous vehicle in Singapore. nuTonomy hopes to have 100 commercially available AVs by 2018 and a dozen by the end of 2016. At first, an engineer will also be present in the car to monitor the environment and take over the driving task if the ride takes the vehicle outside the one-north district.

21-Sep-16
Germany to create world’s first highway code for driverless cars
Three things are laid out:
1. A car will always opt for property damage over personal injury
2. An AV system will never distinguish between humans based on categories such as age or race
3. If human removes hands from steering wheel, the car manufacturer is liable

06-Sep-16

Sweden’s Volvo, Autolive hook up in driverless-car race
The two companies are joining forces to develop a software for the autonomous vehicle market. First assistance systems are expected to be available for sale by 2019 and automated driving technology by 2021. Auto-live has traditionally been a supplier of safety belts and air bags, but is growing its product lines ranging from camera, sensors, radars, mapping, and other assistance systems.

02-Sep-16
France rolls out ‘world’s first’ driverless buses
Two electric vehicles will be shuttling a maximum of 15 passengers during a test trial of one year in Lyon, France. The buses have a top speed of 20km/hr and will be making 10 stops. Buses are manufactured by Navya, prototypes were tested in 2013 and trial begins in 2015 (about 2-3 years from prototype to road testing).

01-Sep-16
Baidu and Nvidia team up to work on artificial intelligence for self driving car
Title tells most of the story. Another interesting point is that earlier this week, Baidu received approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicle to start testing autonomous vehicles in public roads.

1st September, 2016
French-made Driverless bus trial in South Perth, an Australian first
The vehicle is considered level four. It can carry 11 passengers and travel at up to 45km per hour, although its average speed will be 25kph. It will travel down a pre-programmed route on the foreshore, but it has the ability to detect other vehicles and read traffic lights.

1st September, 2016
Driverless vehicle on trial in Downtown Dubai
The strategy aims at switching 25 per cent of total mobility in Dubai to driverless journeys using various transit means by 2030. Capable of moving at a speed of up to 40km/h, EZ10 cruises at 25km/h and is ideal in pedestrian areas and dedicated cycle lanes. The vehicle is also special needs-friendly, with a movable ramp allowing access to wheelchair-bound passengers.

31-Aug-16
Tesla starts the new InsureMyTesla plans in Australia and Hong Kong, hinting towards entering into the industry
Tesla’s insurance programs will be underwritten by AXA in Hong Kong and QBE in Australia. Tesla is getting more involved because owners have been paying too much for insurance due to insurers incorrectly listing the Model S’s trim levels. Insurers are also not yet able to properly insure cars that receive software updates. The insurance is in the pilot stage only.

30-Aug-16
Drive.ai uses deep learning to teach self-driving cars and to give them a voice
Drive.ai is working on a platform that will allow cars to communicate more effectively with pedestrians outside of the car.

29-Aug-16
Russia’s search giant, Yandex, is making a self-driving shuttle bus
It’s partnering with Daimler, truck maker Kamaz and government-backed researchers at NAMI on an autonomous shuttle bus that could carry up to 12 people and travel about 124 miles on a charge. Yandex is contributing its experiences with artificial intelligence, computer vision and voice recognition, and it’ll even be central to the interface — you’ll use a Yandex-linked mobile app to pinpoint your destination.

28-Aug-16
Low-cost precise positioning for automated vehicles
Discusses the technology and viability of GNSS positioning systems that could help cars stay in lanes even in harsh weather conditions. Accuracy can be up to the centimetre. Very technical writing – could be useful during potential during CNES project.

25-Aug-16
Self-driving taxis hit the road in Singapore
Singapore has claimed a head-start in the global race to deploy self-driving cars with the launch the world’s first public trial of a robe-taxi service. The trial allows selected members of the public to use a smartphone app to hail a free ride in autonomous cars operated by autonomy. The passengers, traveling either in a specially configured Renault Zoe or Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle, will be accompanied by one of the company’s engineers, who can take control of the vehicle if necessary.

Mobileye and Delphi Join to Produce Self-Driving System by Late 2019
A new technology partnership between top auto suppliers Mobileye and Delphi automotivee could pull ahead production of self-driving cars to late 2019. They plan to begin a turn-key system for self-driving cars early next year.

23-Aug-16
BMW to launch its first full autonomous vehicle iNext in China
BMW announced its latest plans to build cars in the preparation for launching its first fully autonomous vehicles in China in 2021. BMW will work with technology giants Intel and Isreali manufacturer Mobileye to make iNext a fully autonomous vehicle./
Uber’s autopilot car will hit the road soon, and will roll out self-driving taxi services in the US by the end of the month

• Velodyne LiDAR has accept a joint venture investment of $150 million (50/50) by Baidu and Ford. This investment will help Velodyne LiDAR improve the design and performance as well as to reduce the cost of its lidar products.
• On August 18, Uber has announced the acquisition of autonomous truck start-up company Otto. Getting a share of the freight revenues, Uber will obtain a very predictable source of revenues.
• Uber will roll out the self-driving Uber Taxi service in the US by the end of the month. Starting from later this month, Uber will allow consumers to hail a self-driving taxi in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania using the Uber app. These self-driving taxis are a modified version of Volvo XC90 SUV, equipped with dozens of sensors and cameras, Lidar and GPS signal receiver.

http://www.leiphone.com/news/201608/rOHI6NACYVWzTJs2.html

22-Aug-16
Volvo cars and Uber join forces to develop autonomous driving cars

17-Aug-16
Macrolink Group made a $50 million strategic investment in LeSEE.
The investment made by Macrolink Group will help LeSEE push further in its development in autonomous vehicle, with the support from its technology provider Faraday Future.

02-Aug-16
Delphi surpasses Uber on providing autopilot taxi services
Delphi announced that it will need to implement on-demand autopilot taxi services, with three-year polio scheme in Singapore. With first year dedicated to related construction, Delphi will roll out vehicle road test on the second year. Delphi hopes to offer services including communication systems for autonomous vehicles and control systems, transportation and cloud services – a wholistic ecosystem.

China clears road for Uber to operate legally
China issued nationwide ride-hailing regulations, making it the largest country to formally legalise the sector at a national level. Provisions in the previous draft – forcing Uber and Didi to operate like traditional taxi companies – have been struck from the final version, although local governments are allowed to set minimum and maximum fare prices.

Nissan’s new Serena ProPILOT technology makes autonomous drive first for Japanese automakers
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the new Serena, scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late August, will come equipped with the company’s ProPILOT autonomous drive technology, offering convenience and peace of mind during highway mobility. ProPILOT is a revolutionary autonomous drive technology designed for highway use in single-lane traffic. ProPILOT will be introduced into other vehicles, including the Qashqai in Europe in 2017. There are also plans for the technology to be introduced in the U.S. and China markets.

28-Jul-16

Mobileye will stop providing technical support on ADAS Autopilot to Tesl
Mobileye wants to be more involved with how its technology is deployed and Tesla refused to grant this permission. Mobileye is setting its sights more on fully autonomous vehicles in order to avoid the complications with driver handoff. EyeQ4 will improve on angle collision situations.
Mobileye will not extend the contract with Tesla beyond EyeQ3 product. Mobileye will continue the support and maintain of the current Autopilot with Tesla, including safety function upgrades, but this will not include hardware upgrades. Mobileye will introduce EyeQ4 in 2018.

http://tech.sina.com.cn/it/2016-07-27/doc-ifxuhukz1099620.shtml

Article discusses the data storage and memory needs for Autonomous vehicles and highlights certain companies that are leading in the data storage space.

20-Jul-16
Synopsis new technology acquires new car safety certification
Synopsis announced a new generation of Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) tool TetraMAX II, which has passed the ISO 26262 automative functional safety standard certification. TetraMAX II can test multiple fault models, and at the same time will reduce to a minimum the cost of test samples and test pattern generation time.

20-Jul-16

UK consults on insurance, driving rules for autonomous cars
Britain launches a consultation to change the highway code in order to allow autonomous cars on the road by 2020. Government is showing initiative to remove regulatory barriers for ADAS and are also looking at changing insurance law.

11-Jul-16

Aimed at autonomous vehicle, chances of winning for Intel with newly found partnerships
Traditional chip maker Intel has made new progress in the field of autonomous driving: on 1 July 2016, BMW, Intel and Mobileye announced a partnership, aiming for mass production of autonomous vehicles by 2021.

06-Jul-16

Uber plans to track driver behaviour through app
Uber plans to monitor driving behaviour like braking, speeding, etc. It will give drivers feedback on their driving behaviours and compare to other Uber drivers in the city. The data will also be used to track driving patterns that can be used for Uber autonomous car ventures. The driving behaviour is not being used specifically for insurance purposes, but shows Uber is finding value in tracking driving behaviour. Could be a step towards UBI.

01-Jul-16

Self-driving cars are being tested by their own instructor “Synthia”
“Synthia” is an AI program that creates real world situations for computers to learn how to react to the possible dangers of the road. It is being developed at the Computer Vision Centre in Barcelona, Spain.

24-Jun-16

General Motors invests in Canada to develop autonomous technology
General Motors will expand its engineering base in Canada, creating 1000 new jobs and investing $10 million in Ontario for the development of autonomous car technology. Article also mentions the GM acquisition of Cruise Automation, a startup that develops autonomous vehicle technology.

23-Jun-16

Can the 2017 Volvo S90 ride safety and self-driving to serious market share?
Article outlines some of the successes and some of the failures with the S90 ACC feature that can actively keep you entered in the lane. Interestingly, Volvo makes almost all ADAS features standard except blind spot recognition and rear cross traffic alert because it deemed these features “non-essential”.

14-Jun-16

Investment comes from China Life, China’s largest state-owned commercial insurer.
Didi Chuxing gets $600 million strategic investment from China Life

12-Jun-16

Thatcham Research on why European OEMs should follow US on autonomous emergency braking fitment
Interview with representative from Thatcham. Brings some interesting figures: 45% of new cars launched in 2016 have AEB has standard, 5-star safety will no longer be given to vehicles if AEB is not standard. Survey of customers: 70% say safety is an important factor in choosing new car, 82% feel they should not have to pay extra for safety. Highlights issue with dealers not pushing safety features and the problems with a lack of standardisation with the branding of AEB and its level of benefit.

09-Jun-16

Uber and Fiat in Discussions to Form a Self-Driving Car Partnership
Very early stage, Uber has been chatting with several automakers. Uber also confirmed it had formed an auto-leasing deal with Toyota

08-Jun-16

Adrian flux creates a policy for cars with autonomous features. They already include standard coverage for autonomous braking but now add new covers like in cases of failure to install vehicle software updates and security patches, satellite failure affecting navigation, failure of the operating system in the vehicle, loss damage for car hacking.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jun/07/uk-driverless-car-insurance-policy-adrian-flux

Insurer launches UK’s ‘first driverless car policy’

07-Jun-16

GM plans to use Mobileye’s technology in the 3 million cars it sells annually. GM is also working with Mobileye on their REM localisation product which will allow GM to collect 100 million miles of data per day in the US. Another example of “land grabbing” on the part of an OEM trying to get its hands on data.

http://telematicswire.net/mobileye-and-gm-to-collect-map-data-through-self-driving-cars/

Mobile and GM to collect map data through self-driving cars

02-Jun-16

SAIC is China’s largest automotive manufacturer and is partnering with Alibaba to bring the car into the world of the internet. This is viewed as the first step to establish the type of car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure that we will need to deploy fully autonomous vehicles.

http://telematicswire.net/alibaba-saic-to-form-a-joint-venture-for-connected-cars/

Alibaba & SAIC to form a joint venture for connected cars

02-Jun-16

Michigan is the first state to allow this on the roads. The legislation made in 2013 that allowed the testing of autonomous vehicles was updated to include cars on public roads and without anyone at the wheel.

http://telematicswire.net/michigan-moves-beyond-of-testing-driverless-cars-to-allow-operation-of-self-driving-cars/

Michigan moves beyond of testing driverless cars, to allow operation of self-driving car

01-Jun-16

Zoox is developing its own fully autonomous vehicle from scratch and expects to have a level 4 autonomous taxi ready for public roads as early as 2020.

http://telematicswire.net/zoox-receives-funding-crosses-us1-billion-in-valuation/

Zoox receives funding, crosses US $1 billion in valuation

30-May-16

Itseez is a computer vision and machine learning startup. Intel has also recently purchased Yogitech, another IoT company. Intel announced in March 2016 that they will be shifting business focus to an IoT, connectivity business model. Look out for intel in the automotive space.

http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/26/intel-buys-computer-vision-startup-itseez-to-improve-navigation-in-self-driving-cars/

Intel buys computer vision startup Itseez to improve navigation in self-driving cars

26-May-16

Cheaper, more efficient networks will allow cars to communicate with each other and with surrounding infrastructure and ill accelerate autonomy.

http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/08/19/the-things-network-wants-to-make-every-city-smart-starting-with-amsterdam/#gref

Partnership set to build a LoRaWAN network (long-range wide-area network) the allows objects to communicate with each other over a wireless signal that is more power efficient and cheaper than WiFi, cell networks, and bluetooth. Network will be rolled out throughout South Korea by mid 2016 and is the first country-wide roll-out. Similar network has been tested in Amsterdam (see link)

http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/25/samsung-and-sk-telecom-to-launch-worlds-first-nationwide-network-for-the-internet-of-things-in-south-korea/

Samsung and SK Telecom to launch world’s first nationwide network for the Internet of Things in South Korea

25-May-16

NXP reveals its BlueBox technology that is meant to plug into existing cars to give it autonomous functioning. BlueBox is an operating platform that includes sensors and NXP’s semiconductor. The platform is open-sourced and therefore can be customised by car makers – 4 of the largest 5 carmakers are now using BlueBox in their R&D. Power requirement is a bit high, but it is the most integrated system that has been released yet (semiconductor-OS platform-sensors).

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/05/19/this-may-be-nvidias-biggest-driverless-car-threat.aspx

http://www.forbes.com/sites/dougnewcomb/2016/05/23/nxp-wants-to-set-the-standard-for-both-self-driving-computing-and-adas-with-bluebox/2/#18ae1aa12e37

NXP wants to set the standard for both self-driving computing and ADAS with BlueBox

23-May-16

Otto announces intention to bring fully autonomous trucks to highways. They are currently in testing phase near headquarters in California.

http://www.popsci.com/otto-is-bringing-autonomous-driving-to-american-highways

Otto is bringing autonomous driving to American highways

19-May-16

Green Hills Software was chosen by DURA to supply the software needed to power its automated control systems. DURA is a Tier 1 supplier to the OEMs and GHS specialises in IoT software and has an operating system called INTEGRITY.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/dura-automotive-systems-selects-green-120000732.html

DURA Automotive Systems selects Green Hills Software’s Platform for Advanced Driver Assistance

18-May-16

The Modern Transport Bill was announced in the Queen’s speech that extends mandatory cover to include accidents where the driver and a the car are responsible. This is widely seen as the first step towards creating more targeted legislation related to insurance and AVs.

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/91c4ef40-1d0b-11e6-b286-cddde55ca122.html#axzz495ZqRZQc

Insurance industry welcomes proposals for driverless car cover

18-May-16

Mobileye agrees to supply autonomous systems to two more undisclosed car makers in 2019. Mobileye is mentioned as having tied to Volkswagen, Tesla, BMW, and General Motors. They have already signed with GM, Volkswagen and Nissan agreements that allow the company have access to vehicle data.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/mobileye-to-provide-car-companies-with-autonomous-systems-1463077526

Mobileye to provide car companies with autonomous systems

12-May-16

Recap of a conference in California. A few quick mentions: Susan Bonilla and her advocacy in Sacramento, California to allow fully autonomous testing at GoMentum Station (AV testbed). Partnership between GoMentum and EasyMile (manufacturer of AVs developing last mile public transport with AVs).

http://www.stantec.com/blog/2016/mobility-redefined-4-takeaways-from-diverless-car-summit.html#.VzQ0yz-ddTY

Mobility redefined: 4 takeaways from the driverless car summit

11-May-16

Mobileye, which specialises in machines learning, data analytics and mapping for ADAS has introduced a platform that can be used to retrofit almost any vehicle on the road for certain ADAS features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian collision warning, etc. It is now available in India.

http://telematicswire.net/mobileye-introduces-collision-avoidance-technology-in-india/

Mobileye introduces collision avoidance technology in India

May-16

Intel has plans to move further into automotive industry, already have chips in BMW, Hyundai. Intel purchased YOGITECH (ADAS expert) in April 2016. NVIDIA is Intel’s competitor and has already developed its own autonomous car computer and platform called Drive PX. NVIDIA also announced the launch of a cloud-based supercomputer (GDX-1) that can greatly enhance how many data points an AV can process per second.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/05/06/could-intel-pose-a-threat-to-nvidias-driverless-ca.aspx

Could Intel pose a threat to NVIDIA’s driverless car business?

09-May-16

Deutsche Bahn is planning on adding a driverless fleet to complete last-mile transportation. The company also has a long term vision of automating their trains and operating them completely from an operations centre.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/6/11612766/deutsche-bahn-german-autonomous-car-public-transit-railway

Deutsche Bahn looking at adding autonomous cars to its mass transit network

06-May-16

Hewlett Packard is developing a Distributed Mesh Computing technology (DMC node) that it hopes will allow cars to communicate with the driver, other vehicles, and municipalities.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2016/05/05/an-automated-vehicle-ecosystem-by-hewlett-packard-enterprise/#6bcd0dfd24de

Networked “Black Box” Concept for Autonomous Cars Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

05-May-16

New UN law states that motorists will be able to drive hands free on motorways at 81mph for 3 minutes at a time, starting as soon as 2018.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3570797/Cars-able-steer-81mph-motorways-era-driverless-cars-FINALLY-arrives-new-United-Nations-laws.html

Cars will be able to steer themselves at 81mph on motorways as the era of driverless cars FINALLY arrives in Britain with new United Nations laws

03-May-16

Looking ahead to Volvo’s AV trials, 100m GBP have already been raised for research into AV technology. Twenty two different research projects were granted a share of the 20m GBP of government funding to develop ICT between cars and urban infrastructure.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/driverless-cars-revolution-landmark-trials-britain-a7011846.html

Ministers pledge to put Britain at heart of driverless car evolution ahead of landmark trials

03-May-16

Fiat will supply 100 cars for Google to test its driverless technology. In addition, both companies will be free to work with each other to develop driverless technology.

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36199738

Google and Fiat Chrysler announce driverless cars deal

03-May-16

Chief scientist at Baidu makes several suggestions for infrastructure considerations before autonomous cars can be adopted on a wide scale. He proposes a solution to counter unemployment as a result AVs – pay citizens to get education and prepare them for new careers managing AVs.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/04/29/this-top-scientist-offers-a-solution-for-the-havoc-driverless-cars-may-wreck-on-workers/

This top scientist offers a solution for the havoc driverless cars may wreak on workers

Baidu

29-Apr

Public transportation pod that can transport 24 people at 25mph. Later in the year, pods will be tested in campuses and gated communities.

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/singapore-driverless-pods-for-public-transportation

Singapore set to roll out driverless pods for public transportation

2getthere, SMRT Services

27-Apr-16

Group of 100 researchers will form a group in Silicon Valley to test, research and develop self-driving vehicles for Baidu.

https://www.2025ad.com/in-the-news/news/baidu-takes-on-driverless-cars/

Baidu sets up an autonomous driving unit in silicon valley

Baidu

27-Apr-16

Volvo bringing its Drive Me autonomous program to the UK and will have similar programs running in China and Sweden in 2017. About 100 cars will be deployed in each market.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/26/11512808/volvo-autonomous-car-drive-me-self-driving-england-uk-london

Volvo is bringing its self-driving cars to London

Volvo

Trials

26-Apr-16

The partnership will aim to create a universal set of driving laws for AVs to adhere to. They will also present a united front in advocating for policy reform that will make way for AV technology.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-selfdriving-idUSKCN0XN1F1

Google, Ford, Uber launch coalition to further self-driving cars

Google, Ford, Uber, Volvo, Lyft

26-Apr-16

Startup completes obstacle course and is set to start testing in city streets in Singapore. Their aim is to be a service provider for driverless Taxis.

http://www.psfk.com/2016/04/driverless-taxis-will-soon-come-to-singapore.html

Driverless Taxis Will Soon Come to Singapore

nuTonomy

Trials

26-Apr-16

Title explains it all.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/nhtsa-iihs-commitment-on-aeb-03172016

U.S. Dot and IIHS announce historic commitment of 20 automakers to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles

17-Mar-16

https://www.jasper.com/cisco-acquisition

Cisco announces intent to acquire Jasper

Jasper

Activity

03/03/16

http://www.i-programmer.info/news/169-robotics/9435-wepod-first-driverless-passenger-service-on-public-roads.html

WEpod – First Driverless Passenger Service Arrives

Dutch

Trials

15/02/16

http://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2016/02/14/over-e3-billion-needed-to-prepare-spanish-roads-for-driverless-cars/

Over €3 billion needed to prepare Spanish roads for driverless cars

Infrastructure

Barriers

14/02/16

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/business/2016/02/14/0503000000AEN20160214000600320.html

Global auto chip market forecast to log solid growth

Market size

Timeline

14/02/16

http://www.motoroids.com/news/auto-expo-2016-novus-drive-is-indias-very-on-autonomous-driverless-shuttle/

Auto Expo 2016 : Novus Drive is India’s very own autonomous, driverless shuttle

India

Trials

12/02/16

http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/33310/20160211/ai-drivers-gain-same-legal-status-as-human-drivers-in-autonomous-vehicles-nhtsa-rules.htm

AI ‘Drivers’ Gain Same Legal Status as Human Drivers in Autonomous Vehicles, NHTSA

Regulation

Barriers

12/02/16

http://www.equipmentworld.com/usdot-98-1-billion-fiscal-year-2017-budget-includes-clean-transportation-autonomous-vehicle-pilot-funds/

USDOT $98.1 billion fiscal year 2017 budget includes clean transportation, autonomous vehicle pilot funds – See more at: http://www.equipmentworld.com/usdot-98-1-billion-fiscal-year-2017-budget-includes-clean-transportation-autonomous-vehicle-pilot-funds/#sthash.tuAQFIl6.dpuf

Incentives

Timeline

12/02/16

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=40871&t=Google-Wins-Patent-for-Autonomous-Package-Delivery-System

Google Wins Patent for Autonomous Package-Delivery System

Google

IT firms

12/02/16

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/politics/6923969/Every-car-will-be-driverless-by-2050.html

Revealed: EVERY car will be driverless by 2050, say motoring experts

Penetration

Timeline

11/02/16

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-driverless-cars-could-collide-with-auto-insurers/

How driverless cars could collide with auto insurers

Implications

Insurers

11/02/16

http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/what-s-the-best-semi-autonomous-car-you-can-buy-right-n-1758301455

What’s The Best Semi-Autonomous Car You Can Buy Right Now?

All

OEM

11/02/16

http://www.zdnet.com/article/feds-give-googles-autonomous-vehicles-a-win-now-about-those-liability-issues/

Feds give Google’s autonomous vehicles a win: Now about those liability issues

Regulation

Barriers

11/02/16

http://www.zdnet.com/article/wa-to-trial-driverless-shuttle-bus/

WA to trial driverless shuttle bus

Australia

Trials

10/02/16

http://www.redbook.com.au/car-news/2016/google-gets-autonomous-delivery-patent-55825?csn_tnet=true

Google gets autonomous delivery patent

Patents

IT firms

10/02/16

http://uk.businessinsider.com/google-autonomous-delivery-platform-patent-2016-2?r=US&IR=T

Google has a clever idea to let its self-driving cars deliver your packages

Google

IT firms

10/02/16

http://www.consultancy.uk/news/3208/capturing-the-semiautonomous-driving-opportunity

Capturing the semi-autonomous driving opportunity

Market size

Timeline

10/02/16

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/10/arm-looks-to-driverless-cars-as-smartphones-slow.html

Apple supplier ARM gears up for driverless cars

ARM

Suppliers

10/02/16

http://www.dailydot.com/technology/poll-american-voters-driverless-cars/

Poll shows Americans are scared of autonomous cars, and for no good reason

Customer acceptance

Timeline

09/02/16

http://gpsworld.com/gm-volkswagen-to-use-mobileye-auto-mapping-technology/

GM, Volkswagen to use Mobileye auto mapping technology

Mobileye

Suppliers

09/02/16

http://www.i4u.com/2016/02/104850/kia-launches-drive-wise-self-driving-assistance

KIA LAUNCHES DRIVE WISE FOR SELF-DRIVING ASSISTANCE

KIA

OEM

09/02/16

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/abi-research-predicts-growth-for-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-market-in-china-after-2017-driving-36-cagr-revenue-growth-through-2020-300216542.html

ABI Research Predicts Growth for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Market in China after 2017, Driving 36% CAGR Revenue Growth through 2020

Growth

Timeline

09/02/16

https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/02/09/why-the-future-is-never-for-driverless-cars/

Why the Future Is Never for Driverless Cars

Barriers

Timeline

09/02/16

https://morningconsult.com/2016/02/voters-arent-ready-for-driverless-cars-poll-shows/

Voters Aren’t Ready for Driverless Cars, Poll Shows

Customer acceptance

Barriers

08/02/16

http://thehill.com/policy/technology/268589-poll-majority-not-ready-for-driverless-cars

Poll: Majority not ready for driverless cars

Customer acceptance

Barriers

08/02/16

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/semi-autonomous-cars-compared-tesla-vs-bmw-mercedes-and-infiniti-feature

Semi-Autonomous Cars Compared! Tesla Model S vs. BMW 750i, Infiniti Q50S, and Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

Comparison

OEM

05/02/16

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/02/05/why-you-should-consider-getting-a-driverless-car-in-1-chart/

Why you should buy a driverless car, in 1 chart

Business case

Timeline

05/02/16

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/porsche-ceo-autonomous-cars-iphone-214356952.html

Porsche says no to autonomous cars: ‘One wants to drive a Porsche by oneself’

Porsche

Quotes

04/02/16

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/05/automobiles/end-of-the-road-may-be-near-for-side-mirrors.html?ref=automobiles&_r=0

End of the Road May Be Near for Side Mirrors

Lateral mirrors

ADAS

04/02/16

http://motioncars.inquirer.net/42846/42846

Subarus equipped with EyeSight had 60% fewer accidents in Japan

02-Feb-16

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jan/27/california-bill-driverless-cars-legal-first-time-america

Sorry, Google: California’s self-driving car bill would prioritize unknown rival

Regulation

Barriers

28/01/16

http://thenewswheel.com/2020-goal-set-for-10-autonomous-renault-nissan-vehicles/

2020 Goal Set for 10 Autonomous Renault-Nissan Vehicles

Renault-Nissan

OEM

28/01/16

http://www.caradvice.com.au/411396/audi-usa-boss-believes-fully-autonomous-cars-are-over-10-years-away/

Audi USA boss believes fully autonomous cars are over 10 years away

Audi opinion

Timeline

28/01/16

http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/hitachi-automotive-to-display-range-of-advanced-technologies-at-upcoming-auto-expo-2016/50739573

Hitachi Automotive to display range of advanced technologies at upcoming Auto Expo 2016

Hitachi

Suppliers

27/01/16

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bertelschmitt/2016/01/25/autonomous-car-core-technology-a-state-monopoly-in-china/#22cbd0527074

Core Technology Of Autonomous Cars Is A State Monopoly in China

Baidu

IT firms

26/01/16

http://www.design-reuse.com/news/39109/videantis-almalence-partnership.html

Videantis partners with Almalence for higher quality imaging

Partnership

Activity

26/01/16

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-driverless-cars-will-transform-auto-insurance-and-shift-burden-onto-ai-and-software/

How driverless cars will transform auto insurance and shift burden onto AI and software

Implications

Insurers

26/01/16

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/01/25/driverless-cars-will-become-like-your-iphone-carmakers.html

Driverless cars will become like your iPhone: Carmakers

Future ownership

Timeline

26/01/16

http://fortune.com/2016/01/25/baidu-driverless-vehicle/

A New Player Is Entering The Driverless Car Race

Baidu

IT firms

26/01/16

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/crashes-avoided-front-crash-prevention-slashes-police-reported-rear-end-crashes

CRASHES AVOIDED Front crash prevention slashes police-reported rear-end crashes

Implications

Insurers

20/01/16

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/12106757/Motor-insurers-form-alliance-to-tackle-driverless-cars.html

Motor insurers form alliance to tackle driverless cars

UK

Insurers

19/01/16

http://www.just-auto.com/analysis/briefing-ces-new-playground-for-the-auto-industry-part-1_id166372.aspx

Briefing – CES, new playground for the auto industry (Part 1)

Activities

OEM

19/01/16

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2016/01/15/feds-approve-bmws-driverless-self-parking-system/#2715e4857a0b2713011b14a9

Feds approve BMW’s Driverless Self-Parking System

Regulation

Barriers

18/01/16

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/635609/Google-looking-carmaker-help-build-driverless-vehicle-Peter-Krafcik

Google looking for carmaker to help it build driverless vehicle

Google

IT firms

18/01/16

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/detroit-auto-show/2016/01/17/no-turning-back-race-fully-autonomous-cars/78735342/

No turning back in race to fully autonomous cars

OEMs actions

OEM

17/01/16

http://www.geekwire.com/2016/obama-pledges-4-billion-investment-for-self-driving-cars/

In effort to reduce auto deaths, Obama pledges $4 billion for self-driving cars

US

Trials

17/01/16

http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/16/interview-with-renault-nissan-ceo-carlos-ghosn/

Video: Interview with Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn

Nissan – interview with CEO

OEM

17/01/16

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/13/get-to-know-mobileye-in-just-7-slides.aspx

Get to Know Mobileye in Just 7 Slides

Mobileye

Suppliers

15/01/16

http://www.glassbytes.com/2016/01/four-new-models-feature-enhanced-glass-technology/

Four New Models Feature Enhanced Glass, Technology

Activities

OEM

15/01/16

http://www.pddnet.com/data-focus/2016/01/forecasting-future-driverless-vehicle-tech-part-2

Diving into driverless vehicle tech (Part 2)

Forecast

Timeline

15/01/16

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3399315/The-driverless-car-cope-SNOW-Ford-vehicle-blizzards-tackle-slippery-corners.html

The driverless car that can cope with SNOW: Ford vehicle can see through blizzards and tackle slippery corners

Weather

Barriers

14/01/16

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3395958/AI-solve-world-s-hardest-problems-Google-chairman-Eric-Schmidt-says-robots-tackle-overpopulation-climate-change.html

AI will solve the world’s ‘hardest problems’: Google chairman, Eric Schmidt, says robots can tackle overpopulation and climate change

Google

AI

12/01/16

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/01/09/driverless-car-poll-canada_n_8940228.html

Driverless car poll finds Canadian almost evenly split on issue

Canada acceptance on AV

Timeline

09/01/16

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/01/06/volkswagen-driverless-car-push-confident-on-us-emissions-scandal-resolution.html

VW accelerates its driverless car push

M&A Activity

Activity

06/01/16

http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/01/general-motors-pledges-500-million-to-lyft-for-driverless-taxi-research/

General Motors pledges $500 million to Lyft for driverless taxi research

M&A Activity

Activity

04/01/16

http://fortune.com/2015/12/22/google-ford-self-driving-cars/

Why Google and Ford would want to team up on self-driving cars

Potential partnership

Activity

22/12/15

http://www.autonews.com/article/20151209/OEM04/151209834/new-genesis-g90-flagship-promises-first-class-experience

New Genesis G90 flagship promises ‘first class’ experience

South Korea/Genesis

Trials

09/12/15

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/12/09/samsung-sets-up-team-to-focus-on-driverless-cars.html

Samsung sets up team to focus on driverless cars

Samsung

Suppliers

09/12/15

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/insurance-self-driving-vehicles-more-than-meets-eye-domenico-savarese?trk=hp-feed-article-title-publish

Insurance and Self-Driving Vehicles: more than meets the eye

Implications

Insurers

07/12/15

http://www.wsj.com/articles/lear-takes-step-into-autonomous-vehicle-systems-with-deal-1448923265

Lear takes step into autonomous-vehicle systems with deal

Lear

Activity

30/11/15

http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/en/media/press-releases/psa-prototype-european-road-trip-autonomous-mode

PSA prototype on European road trip in autonomous mode

PSA

Trials

27/11/15

http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/GSI+Technology+(GSIT)+Acquires+MikaMonu+in+$7.5M+Deal/11101279.html

GSI Technology (GSIT) Acquires MikaMonu in $7.5M Deal

M&A

Activity

23/11/15

http://gpsworld.com/ubers-recent-deals-expand-its-autonomous-vehicle-strategy/

Uber’s recent deals expand its autonomous vehicle strategy

Uber

Mobility players

23/11/15

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2435990/audi-recruits-samsung-as-first-member-of-progressive-semiconductor-program

Audi recruits Samsung as first member of Progressive SemiConductor Program

Audi

OEM

23/11/15

http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/english/news/industry/13079-autonomous-driving-hyundai-motor’s-autonomous-genesis-hits-city-roads

Hyundai Motor’s Autonomous Genesis Hits City Roads

Hyundai

OEM

23/11/15

http://gazetteunion.com/2015/11/microsoft-is-developing-driverless-car-vehicle-technology/

Microsoft Is Developing Driverless vehicle Technology With Volvo

Volvo

OEM

22/11/15

https://www.abiresearch.com/press/artificial-intelligence-and-deep-learning-technolo/

Artifical intelligence and deep learning technology race to determine winners and losers in quest for driverless cars

AI

09/11/15

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/10/31/study-self-driving-cars-accidents/74946614/

Study: Self-driving cars have higher accident rate

Implications

Insurers

31/10/15

http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulnoelguely/2015/09/18/driverless-technology-the-race-is-on/

Driverless technology: the race is on

M&A

Activity

18/09/15

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/driverless-electric-shuttle-bus-to-be-tested-on-perth-roads/news-story/ea54c6ddd20319ac1c8fe62ee7d0376c

Driverless, electric shuttle bus to be tested on Perth roads

NAVYA SAS, Rac Lmtd

Trials

09/02/14

http://www.driverless-future.com/?page_id=384

Autonomous car forecasts

Forecast

Timeline

08/10/10