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WHAT'S NEW: 2024 LEXUS LX 600

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화요일, 10월 24, 2023
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The 2024 LX 600 carries over the updates and improvements from 2024.

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  • The 2024 LX 600 carries over the updates and improvements from 2024.
  • The 2024 LX 600 maintains the GA-F platform introduced in 2022, which increased body rigidity to achieve a smooth composure and superior comfort level, according to Lexus Driving Signature.
  • The LX comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which brings a suite of key active safety features to the vehicle.
  • The 2024 LX 600 will go on sale by the end of 2023.

Most Consumers Not Embracing Robotaxis in Their Community

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목요일, 10월 19, 2023
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Consumers are not comfortable with the testing and deployment of robotaxis1 on their city streets, according to the inaugural J.D.

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  • Consumers are not comfortable with the testing and deployment of robotaxis1 on their city streets, according to the inaugural J.D.
  • The study provides the first consumer feedback from robotaxi riders and those who have interacted with robotaxis (non-riders) in their community.
  • Findings show that only 27% of non-riders are comfortable sharing the road with robotaxis and just 20% of all consumers nationally are comfortable with AV technology being tested on streets and highways near them.
  • However, robotaxi riders—who are new-tech adopters—are critical ambassadors for AV technology, as most tend to tout a positive experience.

AVS to Present PULSE™ IVL Clinical Trial Data at 2023 TCT Conference

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수요일, 10월 18, 2023
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Jon George, MD, a medical advisor to AVS and interventional cardiologist at Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System, will present the abstract during the Peripheral Vascular Intervention Techniques session on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Jon George, MD, a medical advisor to AVS and interventional cardiologist at Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System, will present the abstract during the Peripheral Vascular Intervention Techniques session on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
  • “The POWER PAD I clinical trial results represent groundbreaking data for the future of pulse intravascular lithotripsy,” said Robert Chisena, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at AVS.
  • “We are honored to present these new findings at the TCT Conference, the world’s premier conference for cardiovascular data unveiling.”
    The TCT conference has served as a premier showcase of cutting-edge educational content in interventional cardiovascular medicine for over three decades.
  • To learn more about AVS and the PULSE IVL™ System, please visit https://www.avspulse.com .

TEAMSTERS COMMEND FEDERAL HIGHWAY AGENCY FOR INVESTIGATING CRUISE'S DRIVERLESS CARS

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목요일, 10월 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters commend the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for launching a safety investigation into General Motors' (GM) autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters commend the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for launching a safety investigation into General Motors' (GM) autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise.
  • "The Teamsters applaud NHTSA for investigating Cruise, a company that is putting public safety at risk," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • "GM's attempt to push these vehicles onto public roads is a threat to the safety of pedestrians and motorists everywhere."
  • Cruise operates a fleet of nearly 600 driverless cars, and its safety problems are well documented.

Cruise, GM and Honda to Bring Driverless Ridehail Service to Japan

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목요일, 10월 19, 2023
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TOKYO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the beginning, Cruise's mission has been to improve road safety, reduce emissions, and reduce congestion. As we work toward our goal of delivering our driverless tech to more people in more places, Cruise, alongside GM and Honda, has entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture (JV) to provide driverless ridehail service in Japan starting in early 2026.

Key Points: 
  • As we work toward our goal of delivering our driverless tech to more people in more places, Cruise, alongside GM and Honda, has entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture (JV) to provide driverless ridehail service in Japan starting in early 2026.
  • Co-developed with GM and Honda, the Cruise Origin will offer customers in Japan an entirely new kind of mobility experience.
  • In offering this driverless ridehail service, the new venture will coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including the national and local governments, and transportation service providers in Japan.
  • The service aims to help address a driver shortage in Japan, and offer a safer, more accessible form of transportation.

Kinetic Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding and Announces Launch of Las Vegas EV Service Hub

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목요일, 10월 5, 2023
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Kinetic, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service company that delivers digital maintenance and servicing for EVs and AVs through its network of service centers, today announced it has secured $10 million in Series A funding.

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  • Kinetic, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service company that delivers digital maintenance and servicing for EVs and AVs through its network of service centers, today announced it has secured $10 million in Series A funding.
  • Kinetic will use the investment to meet accelerating demand for EV and AV digital maintenance and servicing, expand its engineering team with additional AI and robotics talent and grow its network of Kinetic Hubs.
  • Kinetic launched the company’s first service hub in Orange County, California in May of this year and will open its second hub in Las Vegas this month.
  • In addition, Basak Ozer, CEO of Spica and seasoned autonomous vehicle executive has also joined the Kinetic board as an independent director.

TEAMSTERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS UNITE TO PROTEST AT WAYMO L.A. COUNTY LAUNCH

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수요일, 10월 11, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters, in collaboration with community groups and concerned citizens, joined forces to protest the launch of Waymo self-driving cars in Los Angeles County at the Third Street Promenade on Wednesday. The rally comes in response to mounting concerns about the safety and impact of untested autonomous vehicles (AVs) on public streets, which has already led to traffic jams and accidents in other cities across the United States, including San Francisco and Austin, Texas.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters, in collaboration with community groups and concerned citizens, joined forces to protest the launch of Waymo self-driving cars in Los Angeles County at the Third Street Promenade on Wednesday.
  • "We cannot allow the unchecked deployment of untested technology on our roads," said Chris Griswold, President of Teamsters Joint Council 42.
  • The launch of Waymo in L.A. County is a cause for alarm, as the region faces unique challenges and complexities with traffic, infrastructure, and pedestrian safety.
  • It's clear that driverless cars and trucks pose a safety concern, not just for firefighters but for our entire community.

GPR Named “Sensor Technology Solution Of The Year” In 2023 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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수요일, 10월 4, 2023
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AutoTech Breakthrough , a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global automotive and transportation technology markets, today announced that GPR Ground Positioning Radar™, has been selected as “Sensor Technology Solution Of The Year” in the fourth annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards.

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  • AutoTech Breakthrough , a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global automotive and transportation technology markets, today announced that GPR Ground Positioning Radar™, has been selected as “Sensor Technology Solution Of The Year” in the fourth annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards.
  • Akin to a distinctive and easily detectable fingerprint, our subterrain provides distinct landmarks isolated from environmental conditions and changes that often occur above ground.
  • “This award from AutoTech Breakthrough is incredibly meaningful as we believe GPR is fundamental to create safe advanced driving systems.
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems must operate accurately and reliably to build trust before consumers accept AVs,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of AutoTech Breakthrough Awards.

Stakes are High and Consumer Confidence is Fragile for Automated Vehicles, J.D. Power Finds

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수요일, 10월 4, 2023
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Consumer confidence in fully automated, self-driving vehicles continues to decline for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D.

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  • Consumer confidence in fully automated, self-driving vehicles continues to decline for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D.
  • The index score for consumer automated vehicle (AV) readiness declines 2 points to 37 (on a 100-point scale), contributing to the 5-point decline from 2021.
  • These positive firsthand experiences need to be shared with the public to educate, providing balance to the negative news cycle.
  • The study was fielded in July 2023 and is based on six unique attributes of consumer comfort with fully automated, self-driving vehicles.

BAY AREA TEAMSTERS CALL FOR RENEWED ROBOTAXI RESTRICTIONS FOLLOWING PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT

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화요일, 10월 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856, in response to news that a pedestrian was found underneath a Cruise autonomous vehicle (AV) with life-threatening injuries:

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  • "We also know that had a human operator been in that vehicle, they could've given the victim immediate attention.
  • They could have told first responders what happened and how it happened as soon as they arrived on the scene.
  • "The Teamsters call on Cruise to release any and all footage of this incident to the public.
  • Founded in 1949, Teamsters Local 856 represents over 17,000 hardworking members in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Sacramento, and Central Valley communities.