The much-discussed Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system has been updated. The new MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) will be available in the new S-Class. Access is now via up to three touch screens and there is a voice control that starts with “Hey Mercedes”. MBUX-Mercedes-Benz. Source: Daimler The second generation of the MBUX also comes with the… Continue reading MBUX with a large display in the S-Class
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LeddarTech takes over VayaVision
Liddar specialist LeddarTech swallowed VayaVision. The enterprise VayaVision will remain, but will be one of the sensor producers in the future LeddarTech. Both have in common the specialization in sensor technology for autonomous driving. Lidar pictures LeddarTech is currently building an ecosystem at the center of which is LeddarEngine stands, which is the heart of… Continue reading LeddarTech takes over VayaVision
Ford: Hands up for Co-Pilot360
Ford is expanding its Co-Pilot360 assistance system with hands-free driving. Actually, the first automated cars at Ford should be in next year roll off the assembly line, yes corona made a dash in this calculation. For this, Ford will use its partial autonomy system to drive without that steering wheel extended to touch. Active Drive… Continue reading Ford: Hands up for Co-Pilot360
VW ID3 from September but not with all functions
Volkswagen announced that the ID 3 model will be available in September, but … It was announced in February that the software in ID 3 has some difficulties. The software comes from Volkswagen itself. It was one of the official reasons for the transfer of Herbert Diesswho played this week. VW ID3 From September, however,… Continue reading VW ID3 from September but not with all functions
Lidar: SOS LAB raises $ 8 million
The start-up SOS LAB has raised eight million US dollars for its lidar development. The Lidar is still considered an important sensor in autonomous driving, even if the companies increasewho try it without – but what not always fully successful. Lidar pictures Investments in technology and related companies continue, and recently SOS LAB from South… Continue reading Lidar: SOS LAB raises $ 8 million
Subaru extends test site in Japan
The manufacturer Subaru is investing 30 billion yen in the expansion of its test site for autonomous driving and Co. Subarus stereo camera for EyeSight System The manufacturer Subaru is rather cautious about autonomous driving, but now you are launching heavy guns. With a total of 30 billion yen, which is 250 million euros, the… Continue reading Subaru extends test site in Japan
Counter the IIHS study
The IIHS study on reduced accident prevention through autonomous driving is criticized by the industry. Autonomous driving, some manufacturers promise, will increase road safety and reduce the number of accidents. Autonomous driving, so further arguments, would Vision Zero (no traffic fatalities) within reach. A study of insurance related IIHS unearthed another account. Only 30 percent… Continue reading Counter the IIHS study
NPM calls for infrastructure investments for autonomous driving
The national platform Future of Mobility (NPM) demands more money for the infrastructure for autonomous driving. In September 2018, the cabinet decided to convene the “National Platform for the Future of Mobility”, which deals with modern mobility. The body, which has so far hardly appeared, is now calling for increased digitization of the Transport infrastructure.… Continue reading NPM calls for infrastructure investments for autonomous driving
US survey: autonomous driving is not yet there
The organization PAVE carried out a survey on autonomous driving in the USA. PAVE is an abbreviation for Partners for Automated Vehicle Education and consists of representatives from industry, research and non-profit organizations. The organization’s survey was aimed at around 1,200 people in the United States and had that Autonomous driving on the subject. Autonomous… Continue reading US survey: autonomous driving is not yet there
Financial injection for Hongjing Drive
The start-up Hongjing Drive has raised money for the development of autonomous driving. The Corona crisis caused the flow of money to abate somewhat, but now it seems to be flowing again. The start-up Hongjing Drive announced last week that it had raised several million RMB. No exact amount was given. To clarify: An RMB… Continue reading Financial injection for Hongjing Drive