General Motors Demonstrates New Self-Driving Technology
General Motors gets ready to unveil its self-driving technology to some pretty eager analysts. It's president said the car will be ready in "quarters, not years." Mike Brown, Technology Reporter at Inverse, explains what this move means in GM's quest to be a leader in the driverless car market.
The company's self-driving cars are the battery-powered Chevrolet Bolts, developed through a subsidiary, Cruise Automation. Brown explains how the technology differs from other tech companies such as Apple and Google.
Plus, package delivery company DHL has invested in Tesla, buying 10+ all-electric semi trucks for its fleet. Brown talks about the future of self-driving trucks on the highway.
Mike Dooley, Co-founder and CEO of Labrador Systems, joins Cheddar News to discuss the company's 'Labrador Retriever' personal robot, aiming to support caregivers and help people with health issues live independently.
Volkswagen U.S. CEO Pablo Di Si joined Cheddar New to discuss record quarterly electric vehicle sales and his reaction to Tesla trimming prices on some vehicles by 20% last week. “We'll continue with our pricing strategy, we're not cutting prices on the vehicle's quality over quantity and product content,” he said.
