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Bold Prediction: Consumers Will Become Comfortable with Fully Driverless Cars and Get More Access to AV Rides

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Jim ScheinmanAutonomous Vehicles
In 2019 we will see the first driver-free autonomous vehicles (“AV”) open to the general public without a human operator in the car. In 2018, the autonomous vehicle industry experienced some major advances, while also working through some serious challenges. […]
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How Self-Driving Startup Embark will Transform the Trucking Industry

February 24, 2017December 12, 2017 Jim ScheinmanAutonomous Vehicles
Today marks an exciting milestone for the autonomous driving industry. Embark is officially launching, unveiling its self-driving truck to the world. Embark has developed software that enables trucks to drive from exit-to-exit on the freeway without any human input. With this […]
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Web Summit Debate: 10 Reasons Self-Driving Cars Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think

November 9, 2016December 12, 2017 Jim ScheinmanAutonomous Vehicles
I was invited to speak at the Web Summit in Lisbon this week to debate George Arison on a hot topic: the arrival of truly autonomous vehicles. You can watch the debate here at 1hr. 24min. Maven Ventures has invested in three […]
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Cruising to a Huge Outcome

March 11, 2016December 12, 2017 Jim ScheinmanAutonomous Vehicles
One teen’s dream of self-driving cars turns into a $1B exit General Motors announced today that it will acquire Maven portfolio company Cruise. Terms have not been disclosed, but it is rumored to be north of $1B. I couldn’t be […]
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