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Andrew J. Hawkins

Latest articles by Andrew J. Hawkins

Technology
Google, Ford and Uber just created a giant lobbying group for self-driving carsGoogle, Ford and Uber just created a giant lobbying group for self-driving cars
Technology

Lyft and Volvo are also involved.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
You won’t be able to use your phone to pay for an NYC subway ride until 2021You won’t be able to use your phone to pay for an NYC subway ride until 2021
Technology

A long goodbye for the MetroCard.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Uber poaches a top Ford engineer to help build self-driving carsUber poaches a top Ford engineer to help build self-driving cars
Technology

Sherif Marakby, come on down!

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Uber Is Expanding Its Self-Driving Research Operations in PittsburghUber Is Expanding Its Self-Driving Research Operations in Pittsburgh
Technology

Steel City is getting test roads for autonomous vehicles.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Uber Agrees to Pay $28.5 Million to Settle ‘Safe Ride’ SuitsUber Agrees to Pay $28.5 Million to Settle ‘Safe Ride’ Suits
Technology

Refunds under the proposed deal would average a bit over 80 cents per rider.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Amazon’s Echo Speaker Can Finally Order You an UberAmazon’s Echo Speaker Can Finally Order You an Uber
Technology

When tapping an app is too much effort.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
MIT Wins Hyperloop Competition, and Elon Musk Makes a CameoMIT Wins Hyperloop Competition, and Elon Musk Makes a Cameo
Technology

Next up: The test track.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Transportation Secretary Says Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Could Be Next ‘Moonshot’Transportation Secretary Says Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Could Be Next ‘Moonshot’
Technology

Foxx calls it a “very solid idea” that warrants government support.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Uber Wants to Be Your Express Delivery Service for EverythingUber Wants to Be Your Express Delivery Service for Everything
Technology

The company’s next big play to move beyond ride-hailing.

By Andrew J. Hawkins
Technology
Obama Administration to Announce Plan for Self-Driving CarsObama Administration to Announce Plan for Self-Driving Cars
Technology

Proposal could give nascent autonomous vehicle business a boost.

By Andrew J. Hawkins

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