Blockchain: The driverless car that picks up the bill
If human drivers are to be completely replaced, autonomous vehicles will need new digital technology such as blockchain.
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Martin Ford: “It’s going to be very hard to stop everyone from driving”
Where is automated driving headed? In a new video series, we ask high-profile experts for their outlook. In the first part, New York Times bestselling author Martin Ford explains why humans will continue to drive.
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Why automated driving safety needs hackers more than ever
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Traditional car brands under threat in the age of automated driving?
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Speeding to Hockenheim: How students are building an autonomous race car
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Driverless cars: Stop in the name of the law!
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Interactive timeline: AD milestones
Discover the past, present and future of automated driving: from the 1930s to beyond 2025. The technology has advanced significantly through the ages, yet the vision has hardly changed.
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10 dangerous roads: new heights for safe driving
Improved road safety will be one of the biggest benefits of fully automated cars. However, certain journeys present more hazards than others. From mountain passes to desert highways – these ten road trips put a new spin on risk assessments.
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7 universities that are pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving
Big companies and cutting-edge start-ups often dominate the driverless car headlines. But the rapid acceleration of the technology would not be possible without the passionate work of academics around the world. We bring you seven universities that stand out from the rest.
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Pioneer Chris Urmson: A brief history of automated driving
To further develop driverless cars, Volkswagen has paired up with the specialists from Aurora – a partnership that can be traced back to the DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005.
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