ABI Research: Increase in 5G connected vehicles

The research institute ABI Research has forecast the networking of vehicles with the 5G mobile radio. There are various ways to network the vehicles. A variant runs over the Cellular and in doing so 5G will play an important role in the future. The question of Patents play a role in integration. This is how… Continue reading ABI Research: Increase in 5G connected vehicles

Changan: Level 3 vehicle in series

The Chinese manufacturer Changan will roll off China’s first serial Level 3 vehicle. The manufacturer’s semi-autonomous vehicle Changan has recently been presented. It is a sedan that has level 3 automation. This means that you can take care of other things for a short time while driving on the highway. Already wanted in 2018 Audi… Continue reading Changan: Level 3 vehicle in series

Volvo: recall due to AEB

The manufacturer Volvo is recalling vehicles because of the autonomous emergency brake. Assistance systems can also have problems and so the manufacturer calls Volvo 736,430 models back worldwide. The autonomous emergency brake (AEB) should not work correctly. In certain situations, it does not brake as it should. Volvo’s new XC90 as the basis for autonomous… Continue reading Volvo: recall due to AEB

Waymo: cleaning of vehicles due to corona virus

Industry leader Waymo cleans its vehicles regularly because of the corona virus. The vehicles of the Robot taxi service Waymo One in Arizona are from the operator Waymo cleaned regularly and covered with disinfectant, so that you can get out the coronavirus and the service is maintained. Waymo vehicle in Chandler The cleaning is carried… Continue reading Waymo: cleaning of vehicles due to corona virus

Shopping tour TE Connectivity – First Sensor and Accenture – ESR Labs

TE Connectivity acquires a majority stake in First Sensor, and Accenture acquires ESR Labs. The US-Swiss supplier to the networking industry, TE Connectivity, has acquired shares in the German sensor manufacturer First Sensor. Now you own 71.87 percent of the shares. This is intended to secure a better market position. Lidar sensor on the roof… Continue reading Shopping tour TE Connectivity – First Sensor and Accenture – ESR Labs

Hyundai Mobis: windshield as a display

Hyundai Mobis delivers windshield HuD for the new Genesis SUV GV 80 from Hyundai. Hyundai’s own supplier, Hyundai Mobis now supplies a windshield head-up display (HuD), which is also used in the Genesis SUV GV80 Hyundai is installed. Hyundai Mobis HuD system. Source: Hyundai Mobis The display allows the distraction-reduced display of important data in… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis: windshield as a display

BMW in Dingolfing: autonomous and networked logistics

A BMW production site is networked and automated. The BWM manufacturing site in Dingolfing is now automated and networked. The project for this started in 2019. The research project “Autonomous and Connected Logistics” was officially started in September last year. It was to last over three years and is now entering the practical phase. The… Continue reading BMW in Dingolfing: autonomous and networked logistics

Neolix raises $ 29 million

Chinese startup Neolix has secured $ 29 million in funding. Neolix is a startup from Beijingthat recently a boost from that Corona virus experienced. Because the company manufactures automated delivery vehicles that were in high demand because of the virus. The 200 million RMB, which is the equivalent of 25 million euros, came together in… Continue reading Neolix raises $ 29 million

Mitsubishi: MEMS Lidar for autonomous driving

Mitsubishi Electric, which belongs to Mitsubishi, has introduced a lidar for autonomous driving. Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its own lidar, which operates on the basis of a microelectromechanical system (MEMS). The lidar goes wide to better detect objects and distances. Mitsubishi MEMS lidar. Source: Mitsubishi The lidar emits laser light on two axes, what with… Continue reading Mitsubishi: MEMS Lidar for autonomous driving

Mercedes-Benz: Automate commercial vehicles first, then cars

The manufacturer of commercial vehicles and cars, Mercedes-Benz, wants to prioritize autonomous driving for a segment. It has long been foreseeable that vehicle automation will first take place in the Commercial vehicle area will enforce. Above all, this includes trucks. Because the Delivery traffic is increasing, there is a shortage of workers and automation promises… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: Automate commercial vehicles first, then cars