September 11, 2019

NREL begins use of autonomous shuttle

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GOLDEN — The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has begun to use an autonomous shuttle to ferry people around the campus.

The Denver Post reported that the 12-passenger shuttle will have an operator on board initially but will ultimately give NREL staff a real-life laboratory to study driverless vehicles.

 

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GOLDEN — The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has begun to use an autonomous shuttle to ferry people around the campus.

The Denver Post reported that the 12-passenger shuttle will have an operator on board initially but will ultimately give NREL staff a real-life laboratory to study driverless vehicles.

 

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Ken Amundson
Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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