MM: Self-Driving Public Transportation

In this episode, fully electric autonomous public transportation is already available in France, capable of operating as a set-route bus or an on-demand taxi.

May 25th, 2016

In this episode, fully electric autonomous public transportation is already available in France, capable of operating as a set-route bus or an on-demand taxi. Watch it in action here:

SO, WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Are we ready for self-driving public transportation? What drawbacks do you see for autonomous vehicles?

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E-Commerce for Manufacturing 101

E-Commerce for Manufacturing 101

Join Industrial Media's David Mantey and E-Commerce Evangelist for Manufacturers, Author, Curt Anderson as we explore the impact and opportunity e-commerce brings to US manufacturing. When? Wednesday, November 10th, 11:00 AM CST

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