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A prototype self-driving car by Google is shown in this publicity photo released to Reuters June 27, 2014.

Regulators Ease up on Self-Driving Cars

Dec 18, 2015 11:50 PM EST

It has been a promising year for the autonomous car market. While no self-driving car has yet to hit the road, advances in technology and the continued easing up of regulations have pushed the boundaries in favor of automakers and tech companies.

Google's Chris Urmson (R) shows a Google self-driving car to U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx (L) and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt (C) at the Google headquarters on February 2, 2015 in Mountain View, California.

Federal Agencies Start to Embrace Self-Driving Cars

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 27, 2015 09:15 AM EST

The unprecedented progress and development of autonomous cars has forced federal authorities to rethink about their strategy towards this technology. As part of this transition, United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced on Wednesday that the agency will update its regulations and impose new policies regarding self-driving cars.

Uber Plans ‘Vocational Training’ For Drivers Once Cars Go Autonomous

Uber to Offer Drivers ‘Vocational Training’ Once Self-Driving Cars Takeover

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 17, 2015 04:49 AM EST

As the tech and auto community starts to shift focus to self-driving cars, a new dilemma is building up - especially for companies like Uber. Once autonomous cars hit the road in large numbers, Uber drivers will possibly lose their jobs. With this in mind, the company is planning to train its drivers in order to equip them with skills that they can rely on post-driving.

Baidu Working On Self-Driving Car This Year

David Curry |

Mar 11, 2015 12:59 PM EDT

Baidu has confirmed it is working on an autonomous vehicle.

BMW and Baidu to Test Self-Driving Cars in China

Sami Ghanmi |

Oct 13, 2014 01:48 PM EDT

BMW aims to partner with Baidu in an effort to enable the company’s vehicles to download complete high resolution maps of a country while they are still moving on track.

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