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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”

Latest Leaks Show That Apple Is Still In The Car Business

Self Driving Cars

Past Attempts At Building An Apple Car Apple had an open project to build their car since early 2014. However, the car-making business isn’t easy, and according to Bloomberg Apple scaled back their ambitions to take on Detroit.Dubbed Project Titan, Apple worked to streamline the process to create their physical car. This ambitious project looked to cover an array of hardware, … Continue reading “Latest Leaks Show That Apple Is Still In The Car Business”

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”

Is The Battle Of Autonomous Car Regulations Killing You?

Self Driving Cars

Autonomous Car Technology RegulationsAs autonomous car technology continues to advance, the number one concern on the minds of automakers and the government alike is public safety.As technology continues to advance at a faster pace than ever before that state and federal lawmakers, struggle to provide adequate oversight for self-driving car technology.Earlier in the year federal officials announced that they would … Continue reading “Is The Battle Of Autonomous Car Regulations Killing You?”

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?”

Can Self-Driving Farm Technology Save America’s Heartland?

Self Driving Cars

Anyone interested in self-driving car technology knows about the amazing innovations lead by Tesla, Google, and Toyota.Home-Grown Interest In Autonomous Driving Farm TechnologyThese companies are showing us what the future of personal autonomous cars look like and how they can be used on our roads.At the same time that the world watches self-driving vehicle technology evolve on our nation’s roads, … Continue reading “Can Self-Driving Farm Technology Save America’s Heartland?”

Next Day Delivery: How Autonomous Vehicles Impact Our Warehouses

Self Driving Cars

Autonomous Vehicles Move Beyond CarsWhen we think about self-driving vehicles, the first thing we usually think about is commercial vehicles.While autonomous vehicle technology is advancing quickly in the retail sector, it is making, even more, progress in the logistic industry in warehouses.Warehouses are seeing the highest adoption rates for autonomous vehicles because of the increased pressure that Commerce is putting … Continue reading “Next Day Delivery: How Autonomous Vehicles Impact Our Warehouses”

Top 5 Impacts Self-Driving Cars Will Have On The U.S. Economy

Self Driving Cars

Automation Replacing Human WorkersSince the beginning of time, humans have searched for ways to increase the efficiency of work. The pursuit of improved effectiveness and work habits has shaped not only our technology but also our entire culture. Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have implemented technology in some ways to push economic progress. While this process has delivered increased production … Continue reading “Top 5 Impacts Self-Driving Cars Will Have On The U.S. Economy”

The U.S. Military Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Self Driving Cars

Self-driving vehicles are not just for commercial or residential use. The same autonomous vehicle technology used to make city roadways safer can also offer increased safety for troops in the field.Self-Driving U.S. Army Military TrucksLast month, the U.S. Army began test driving convoys of trucks equipped with self-driving technology. The four vehicles drove together using vehicle-to-vehicle technology to communicate their … Continue reading “The U.S. Military Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing”

Can State Regulators Catch Up To Self-Driving Car Manufacturers?

Self Driving Cars

Not Outlawed Means LegalAlmost a dozen vehicle manufacturers have committed to delivering autonomous vehicles for public road driving by 2020. The consequences of not having established regulations for advanced technologies that impact every civilian are severe.Today, self-driving cars are legal in the United States, because they are not outlawed. If there is not an established law that says something is … Continue reading “Can State Regulators Catch Up To Self-Driving Car Manufacturers?”

Road Work on a Budget: How Divergent Diamond Interchanges are Revolutionizing our Roadways

New Technology

We all know the nightmare: You’ve just left an interstate rest stop, late afternoon, and the overpass is already at a standstill. You continue to wait as an 18-wheeler awkwardly cuts across oncoming traffic to get onto the exit ramp. Honks and shouts follow. Twenty minutes later, you see an opening in the turn lane, but another driver has snuck … Continue reading “Road Work on a Budget: How Divergent Diamond Interchanges are Revolutionizing our Roadways”