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Autonomous Trucks: The Future Of Shipping Technology

Self Driving Cars

Technology Connecting The World & Shipping SystemsAs the world’s economic systems continue to become more connected, shipping companies are utilizing advanced systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Autonomous vehicle technology is quickly evolving, and as self-driving tech is showcased in personal vehicles, many of the most significant advancements in this industry will be seen in shipping applications.Driverless technology promises the … Continue reading “Autonomous Trucks: The Future Of Shipping Technology”

Navigating Our Streets: How Autonomous Cars Will Deal With Construction Zones

Self Driving Cars

Our Cities Are Designed Around Roads As the U.S. economy continues to grow, we are relying on a diverse economy to fuel our nation’s prosperity. Everything from commercial driving, distribution, and of course residential drivers who commute to and from work rely on inner-city roads. One problem facing mass-adoption of autonomous cars on our city streets is that road construction, and … Continue reading “Navigating Our Streets: How Autonomous Cars Will Deal With Construction Zones”

Will The New Administration Uphold It’s Commitment to Infrastructure Investment

Infrastructure

The Aging American InfrastructureDuring the 1950’s and 1960’s, America was investing in construction projects of all sizes to build up the Nation’s infrastructure. From Federal Highways and public utilities, America was known to have the best roads and transportation systems in the world. However, today America is witnessing an era of highways that buckle under rush hour and bridges that … Continue reading “Will The New Administration Uphold It’s Commitment to Infrastructure Investment”

The Impact of Self-Driving Cars On Urban Planning

Self Driving Cars

Are American Cities Ready For Self-Driving Cars?Self-driving cars could be one of the most powerful forces to impact American cities since the expansion of the interstate system. While the adoption and excitement of self-driving cars are well known, many cities are not ready for how autonomous vehicles will impact their future development.Many urban development organizations have not considered the impacts … Continue reading “The Impact of Self-Driving Cars On Urban Planning”

How Easy Is It To Hack A Self-Driving Car?

Self Driving Cars

Autonomous Cars: Mobile Computing TechnologyMost drivers across America have dreamt about autonomous cars at one point or another. Whether from The Jetsons or reading about them in Sci-Fi books, Americans have looked forward to the day when technology would do the tedious (and often dangerous) job of driving for us. However, the one thing many don’t think about when they … Continue reading “How Easy Is It To Hack A Self-Driving Car?”

Can Autonomous Cars Prevent 100% Of U.S. Traffic-Related Deaths?

Self Driving Cars

Navigating The Future With CareWhen we consider how many people die each year from traffic-related accidents, it becomes clear why so many car companies are pushing the development of safer and more reliable self-driving car technology.The core issue that we have to consider when thinking about the promise of driverless technology is how many people could autonomous vehicles save in … Continue reading “Can Autonomous Cars Prevent 100% Of U.S. Traffic-Related Deaths?”

The Pittsburgh And Uber Partnership Could Be The Future Of Self-Driving Cars

Self Driving Cars

Pittsburgh has a track record of promoting emerging technology for their economic growth.Regulators had often taken a hands-off approach when it came to directing commerce, and we see this same pattern of economic growth when we look at how Pittsburgh is adopting autonomous vehicle technology like Uber.Leading The Autonomous Vehicle IndustryEven though Uber’s testing program is in its early stages, … Continue reading “The Pittsburgh And Uber Partnership Could Be The Future Of Self-Driving Cars”

U.S. Roads: The Biggest Barrier For Automated Vehicles

Self Driving Cars

A Bump In The RoadAutonomous vehicles rely on various types of technology to allow them to navigate public roads. Ranging from sonar, video cameras, and beacons that communicate with traditional traffic equipment like safety cones, automated cars need technology to understand, interpret, and interact with their surrounding environment. While this technology is advancing at an astonishing rate, it also has … Continue reading “U.S. Roads: The Biggest Barrier For Automated Vehicles”

Autonomous Car Technology – Past, Present, and Future

Self Driving Cars

Building The Dream Of Automated Driving CarsThroughout the past decade, we have witnessed one of the greatest strides in automobile technology with the focus on autonomous cars.Advancements have accelerated with the participation of the leading car developers including BMW, Ford, Audi, and most recently Google and Tesla entering the ring.While you may only recently have heard about self-driving cars in … Continue reading “Autonomous Car Technology – Past, Present, and Future”

PA Teens Award for Safe Driving and Traffic Awareness

Traffic Awareness

Wise-behind-the-wheel teens crashed into current headlines, championing their achievements in the fourth Teen Safe Driving Competition, sponsored by the Allegheny County Safe Driving Committee. Winners reaped fame and fortune, collecting prizes upward of $250 for top placements. Students’ safe driving were gauged via safety-knowledge exams, perceptual aptitude trials, and a driving skills course. Allegheny Police, as well as PA state and … Continue reading “PA Teens Award for Safe Driving and Traffic Awareness”

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Autonomous Trucks: The Future Of Shipping Technology

Navigating Our Streets: How Autonomous Cars Will Deal With Construction Zones

Will The New Administration Uphold It’s Commitment to Infrastructure Investment

The Impact of Self-Driving Cars On Urban Planning

How Easy Is It To Hack A Self-Driving Car?

Can Autonomous Cars Prevent 100% Of U.S. Traffic-Related Deaths?

The Pittsburgh And Uber Partnership Could Be The Future Of Self-Driving Cars

U.S. Roads: The Biggest Barrier For Automated Vehicles

Autonomous Car Technology – Past, Present, and Future

PA Teens Award for Safe Driving and Traffic Awareness