Peloton Technology co. is an automated vehicle + connected vehicle tech company: developing a vehicle platooning system that enables pairs of trucks to operate at close following distances to improve safety + fuel efficiency. Lawrence D. Burns, Ph.D. - HarperCollins Speakers Bureau. Highly recommend. Burns was one of the first people to understand the massive implications of driverless cars. He also very forthrightly explains why this tech is necessary, by shining a bright light on the inefficiencies of the U.S. car-based system: there’s a .8 to 1 ratio of drivers to cars, most cars sit idle for 22, Larry Burns shares the compelling story of the ongoing quest to bring fully driverless transportation technology to the mass-market. Larry Burns, a longtime adviser to the Google Self-Driving Car team and former GM research and development chief, led an online discussion about a revolution surrounding driverless vehicles. BISAC1 : BISAC2 : BISAC3 : DESK & EXAM It was practical and desirable, and coming sooner than anyone might have ever thought.”, “Soon, many of us will no longer need to own or drive a car. The future belongs to automation, I own a car and most of the time I drive it, I am the only one in it, or along with my daughter. *This is a promotional service of HarperCollins Non-practitioners of autonomous vehicles will audio find plenty of value, as it provides context on an emerging technology coming to a street near you (or perhaps it's already on your street or even in your driveway). Tech history, starting with the DARPA self-driving challenge races in 2004. EPUB He provided the view from Detroit, that many following the self-driving space will miss, and it an important viewpoint to consider. submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email He was also a professor of engineering practice at the University of Michigan and led the Program for Sustainable Mobility at Columbia University. communications “A combination of memoir and visionary manifesto[, Burns’] front-row seat at the project that popularized autonomous cars informs some of the most lively parts of Autonomy.” - Wall Street Journal, “The drama, ambition and genius characterizing the race to develop self-driving cars zoom into sharper focus in Autonomy.” - USA Today, “Anyone interested in learning about how we got to where we are today should definitely grab a copy.” - Forbes, “Fascinating . He does a great job of relating everything that went on behind the scenes to bring this technology into existence, much of it through first-person accounts. Beyond this, says GM vice-president research and development and planning, Larry Burns, AUTOnomy is a re-invention of the automobile that could lead to an entirely new platform for global transportation, communications and energy renewal. Interesting history of the development of self-driving vehicles from the beginning of the idea around 2000 up to the beginning of 2018 by one of the key engineer executives working on the designs. Larry Burns advises organizations on the future of mobility, logistics, manufacturing, energy and innovation. Copyright © 2021 HarperCollins Publishers. Larry Burns takes the reader behind the scenes of the major events that led us here and offers a visionary picture of where we can go next. A beautifully written view into the past, present and future of mobility. Autonomy is a dazzling ride."--J. His  involvement with the players inventing and commercializing this technology makes this book an authoritative preview of the autonomous age.” - John Casesa, Former Group Vice President, Global Strategy, Ford Motor Company, “This book provides compelling insights into major changes taking place today within the automobile and transportation industries. I'll be honest with you; we're into it for business growth opportunities. Hardcover, Format: The authors have an interesting inside and outside account of the industry, the key players, and the societal impacts of this nascent technology. bringing back the spirit of Mr.Ford who at first made the mass vehicle production available to give everyone the same opportunity to mobilize faster conveniently. Audio Interview Guest Mr. Lawrence D. Burns An unparalleled view of the birth of autonomous and sustainable mobility. in illustrating the complex dynamic between Thrun, Urmson, and Levandowski, the three critical figures in making robot cars a reality. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Check it out or risk getting left behind!” - Jeb Bush, 43rd Governor of Florida. policy or email us at Larry Burns shares the compelling story of the ongoing quest to bring fully driverless transportation technology to the mass-market. Initially, I had plenty of doubts on the author, Lawrence D Burn's style, thinking that he was one of the pure management type guys, looking at things in a disconnected way, trying to associate himself with changes brought about by others. “Autonomy” by Larry Burns focuses on the rapid development of autonomous vehicles, from the first DARPA challenge in 2004 right up to the fatal accident in Arizona in March this year that involved an Uber-operated test vehicle. This attitude transformed into respect for the author as I followed his journey along. By the group of engineers successfully disrupted the industry by realizing Detroit that the main idea of the automobile industry is mobility. I saw Lawrence Burns speak on the concept of autonomy (the confluence of electric vehicles, self-driving technology, and transportation-as-a-service) and was intrigued enough to pick up the book. We will be liberated from driving, prevent over 90% of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the elderly and disabled, and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels. Christian Gerdes, Director of the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford. EPUB This book was given to me by my dad who thought I might enjoy reading about it since I like cars, so i decided to give it a read. a long journey summed up in one 300+ pages book by automobile-tech genius Mr.Lawrence Burns. Autonomy also could significantly reduce costs such as labor, fuel and vehicle maintenance. He does a great job of relating everything that went on behind the scenes to bring this technology into existence, much of it through first-person accounts. Digital Audiobook Unabridged Lawrence (Larry) D. Burns advises organizations on the future of mobility, logistics, manufacturing, energy and innovation. Larry served as General Motors Corporate Vice President of Research & Development and Planning from 1998-2009. This is a brilliant account of the past, present and future of Autonomous Vehicles and the transport system. In his new book Autonomy, Larry Burns, formerly with General Motors, argues that self-driving, electric cars are inevitable. An Interview With Self-Driving Visionary Larry Burns, Co-Author of 'Autonomy' Greg Gardner Senior Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. communications at Book needed a more critical final edit, which you, the reader, will have to supply. 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