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Self-driving cars stories

New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer

A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Smart Cities

Driverless cars create infrastructure investment opportunities

Roads, utilities and telecoms could see heavy spending for years as autonomous cars are adopted far more slowly than many expect.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Cartech

Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian

According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Cartech

Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch

Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world's first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Smart Cities

Smart Transports demand smart response

Autonomous electric fleets could cut road deaths and commute costs sharply, forcing ministers to rethink how New Zealand manages transport demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Mar 2018

Robotics

An AI revolution is coming – is New Zealand ready?

New Zealand firms risk losing ground as the AI boom speeds up, with few corporates yet experimenting or innovating, Greg Cross says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Mar 2018

Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Cartech

Volvo lets 100 families to test fully autonomous vehicles

A world first autonomous driving initiative has launched which will ultimately see 100 families testing fully autonomous vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Self-driving cars stories

Cartech

What we can learn from the car's journey to AI

From the first on-board computer in 1981 to today's AI advancements, the car's journey underscores a digital revolution in automotive technology.

By Roy Lurie • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Cartech

HAVAL reveals a new plug-in hybrid car

HAVAL unveils the P8, its first plug-in hybrid, set to debut at Auto China 2018 under the luxury brand WEY, promising 250kW output and impressive features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Data Analytics

GTC18 - What we can gain from a fully simulated Australia

ChannelLife sat down with Professor John Taylor, a local titan of GPU-powered research, to ask about how GPU tech is going to change this country.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018

Cartech

GTC18 - The unrelenting optimism of Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, extolled AI advancements, traded insights about tech's future, and shared views on the US-China trade war at GTC18.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Cartech

GTC18 - NVIDIA simulation will take self-driving car testing off road

NVIDIA is taking autonomous vehicle testing into the cloud with photorealistic simulation, aiming for a safer way to make self-driving cars a reality.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018

Cartech

The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars

Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Cartech

Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup

Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018