Original Title: Self-Driving Car Applications Enter a New Phase: Two Companies Will Conduct Passenger Tests Simultaneously The development of self-driving cars in Massachusetts has taken a major step forward, according to Lei Fengwang. Recently, nuTonomy, a Boston-based autonomous driving startup, announced that it completed its first passenger test in the city. The company had previously operated a similar fleet in Singapore and plans to launch its autonomous vehicles in Boston’s harbor area next January. These vehicles will not have safety drivers, only one engineer on board to monitor the process. Last month, nuTonomy conducted a two-week trial with a group of volunteers who used the company’s app to request self-driving rides. The test took place in Boston, with participants being picked up from the company's location on Drydock Avenue. The experience was designed to give real users a chance to interact with the technology in a controlled environment. According to nuTonomy CEO Karl Iagnemma, the goal is to make autonomous driving accessible to everyone. The company aims to gather feedback from a wide range of users, including older adults with visual impairments. “Overall, the first test participants felt safe,†Iagnemma said. “Some even found the cars too cautious, which could be a good thing.†This pilot is an important milestone for nuTonomy, which plans to launch a commercial service in Singapore next year. If successful, the company would become the world’s first to offer self-driving taxi services. Singapore was chosen due to its more flexible regulatory environment compared to the U.S., where discussions about managing autonomous vehicles are still ongoing. nuTonomy, originally founded at MIT, was acquired by Delphi in October. Two years ago, Delphi also purchased Ottomatika, another autonomous software company. The startup has also partnered with Lyft, and Iagnemma mentioned that deeper collaboration with the ride-sharing giant is the next big phase. Eventually, users may be able to summon self-driving cars through the Lyft app. Another MIT spin-off, Optimus Ride, is also making waves. Based just 12 miles from Boston, the company recently announced a partnership with LStar Ventures to launch an automated driving project in Focus Park, formerly a Naval Air Station. Over the next 18 months, residents within a 1,550-acre area will be able to use free autonomous shuttles to reach the South Weymouth commuter rail station. The park currently has six miles of test roads, with an additional four miles planned. Most homes are within half a mile of the train station, and many companies are relocating nearby. Developers hope to explore new business models, such as charging local businesses for shuttle services. Barry, a regional manager at LStar Ventures, described the project as a laboratory for future transportation. Today, around 2,000 people live near the park, but the "Smart City" vision aims to accommodate 1–1.5 million residents. With support from Boston and Massachusetts transportation authorities, Optimus Ride has already begun testing in the harbor area, with passenger trials set to begin early next year.
WARNING!
Do not plug two or more meters together!
IMPORTANT
Don't plug in an appliance where the load
exceeds 16 Amp. Always ensure the plug of any appliance is fully
inserted into the meter outlet. If cleaning of the meter is required,
remove from mains power and wipe meter with a dry cloth.
KEYBOARD DEFINITION
1). SET: Set price with button UP.
2). MODE: Exchange display state.
3). UP: Set price combined with button SET.
GENERAL FEATURES
1).Display line power.
2).Display and memory accumulative total power quantity.
3).Display and memory total power charge of price.
THE DATA DISPLAY
Press MODE button the data displays as follows:
W →KWh →PRICE →COST/KWH
↑_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _↓
1). Plug in socket and power on, the meter will display real power.
2). Press MODE button once again and release, the meter will display accumulative KWh.
3). Press MODE button once again and release, the meter will display total power charge.
4). Press MODE button once again and release, the meter will display COST/KWH.
SETTING PRICE OF COST/KWH
1). Press SET button during display COST/KWH,the first digital COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
2). Press SET button once again and release, the second digital COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
3). Press SET button once again and release, the third COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
4). Press SET button once again and release, the fourth COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
5). Press SET button once again and release, the radix point COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
DATA CLEAR
Press and hold MODE button for 5 seconds will clear KWH,PRICE and COST/KWH data.
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