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This Week in AVs: Ex-Google Engineers Launch Delivery Bot Startup; Missouri Bill Banning AVs Gathers Pace; and More
SAFE's weekly roundup of the top news in autonomous vehicle innovation and deployment.

This Week in AVs: Five Companies Testing 55 Cars in Pittsburgh; Ford to Have 100 AVs on the Road by End-2019; and More
SAFE's weekly roundup of the top news in autonomous vehicle innovation and deployment.

This Week in AVs: Trump Administration Considers AV Pilot Program; Ford Patents Video Game-Style Steering; Aurora Authorized for Pennsylvania Testing; and More
SAFE's weekly roundup of the top news in autonomous vehicle innovation and deployment.

Auto Industry’s Focus in Hiring Talent Shifts With Self-Driving Vehicles
The quickly changing marketplace in the auto industry has brought about challenges for companies to recruit the necessary talent for autonomous-vehicle research and innovation.

Transportation Secretary to Re-assess Guidance on Autonomy
The new Transportation Secretary is calling on the auto and tech industries to rigorously educate the public about the benefits of autonomous cars.

Ford Takes Big Leap in Autonomy With Purchase of AI Start-Up
Ford's $1 billion investment in a tech start-up reflects the company's commitment to autonomous vehicles and its attempts to catch up to others in the space, particularly Google and Tesla.

Autonomous Cars Are Getting Better, But Standard Testing Metrics Needed
While new data from California provides some insight to gains for AVs, the real story is the fact that the industry needs consistent monitoring and metrics nationwide to drive a deeper understanding of the technology and its capabilities.

Michigan Autonomous Vehicle Law Shows Why Federal Leadership Is Needed
Although some states like Michigan have adopted policies to advance autonomous vehicles, it’s clear that a patchwork of regulations could emerge, reinforcing the need for leadership at the federal level.

Can Google’s New Ride-Sharing Service Support Old-Fashioned Carpooling?
Tech giant Google is launching a ride-sharing service this fall that will allow commuters in San Francisco to link up with each other to essentially carpool together. If it takes off and spreads to other cities, it could go a long way in weeding out inefficiencies in our transportation system.

Experts Disagree on Impact of Autonomous Technology on Vehicle Sales
Panelists also explored how Silicon Valley will influence the automotive industry, as the tech industry brings its deep pockets and disregard for regulatory structures to bear.