Tesla: Return of “Enhanced Autopilot”

The manufacturer Tesla has brought back the alternative autopilot version of the FSD. Actually, there were two versions of the autopilot: Enhanced Autopilot and the most recently available FSD autopilot. Apart from the money, the difference lies in the possible features. It’s the stripped down version that’s now available Tesla is available again. [embedded content]… Continue reading Tesla: Return of “Enhanced Autopilot”

Partially autonomous driving is desirable

A study by the insurance-related IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) examined the sensitivities of the population when it comes to partial autonomy. Drivers want partial automation with the appropriate safety measures. That’s according to a new survey by IIHS and thus contradicts the manufacturer’s idea that as much technology as possible should be integrated.… Continue reading Partially autonomous driving is desirable

Einride receives US approval

The Swedish company Einride has received approval to operate the electric truck in the USA. Einride was founded in 2016 and is developing an electrically powered truckthat can drive autonomously. The vehicles are called Pods and have been operating in Sweden since 2019. Last year the company announced that it would be involved in the… Continue reading Einride receives US approval

Autonomous trucks on US highways by 2023

Autonomous trucks could be on Texas highways by 2023. The US state Texas wants to take a leadership role within the US for the deployment of autonomous driving. Therefore, the state took legal and administrative general conditions. A few gaps were left in the legal regulation. So could now autonomous trucks be on the highways… Continue reading Autonomous trucks on US highways by 2023

Amazon: Autonomous warehouse robots

The Internet department store Amazon has developed new robots. To further automate the business, Amazon has developed a robot that organizes the warehouse. For ten years, Amazon has been working on new robots with its enormous financial strength, what with the takeover of Kiva Systems started. This increased efficiency and last but not least caused… Continue reading Amazon: Autonomous warehouse robots

Autonomous driving at 130 things

It is agreed: Autonomous vehicles can be up to 130 kilometers per hour. On certain routes, suitable cars are now allowed to drive autonomously with up to 130 kilometers per hour drive. This now applies to all states that have signed the UN Transport Harmonization Treaty. Cars and light commercial vehicles that level 3 and… Continue reading Autonomous driving at 130 things

Lausitzring is being expanded for autonomous driving

The Lausitzring is being expanded by Dekra with new test areas for autonomous driving. The testing of autonomous driving consists of three pillars – in the simulation, in demarcated areas and in local public transport. Most of the time that happens test procedure in that order, using simulations over and over again. Of the Lausitzring… Continue reading Lausitzring is being expanded for autonomous driving

TÜV: How do you feel about autonomous driving?

The TÜV conducted a study on the attitude of the population towards autonomous driving. The TÜV association has conducted a study on the question of autonomous driving. 39 percent of those surveyed could imagine driving around in an automated vehicle. A third could not imagine it and 29 percent had no opinion. Germany, according to… Continue reading TÜV: How do you feel about autonomous driving?

Hydron: Hydrogen-powered, autonomous trucks

The new company Hydron wants to combine autonomous driving with hydrogen propulsion. Hydron has written it not only in its name, but also on the flag: hydrogen as a new source of propulsion. You want to connect this type of drive with autonomous driving and such trucks develop. Hydron’s founder, Mo Chen, is also a… Continue reading Hydron: Hydrogen-powered, autonomous trucks