Allianz extends telematics tariffs

Insurer Alllianz will also offer a telematics tariff for older people in the future. Only recently has the insurance HUK Coburg announced to offer more telematics tariffs. What was previously reserved for younger travelers is now to be offered for older vehicle owners. Also the alliance now go this way. A telematics tariff means that… Continue reading Allianz extends telematics tariffs

SMUD invests in California Mobility Center

A power company in Sacramento becomes a founding member of the California Mobility Center. The electricity supplier of Sacramento in the US state California has planned a major investment in autonomous e-driving. The SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) is planning to invest up to $ 15 million in the California Mobility Center (CMC), which is… Continue reading SMUD invests in California Mobility Center

Washing robot company is broke

The so-called Laundroid robot remains an unrealized idea. There is a robot that Laundry can do, with the possible uses are limited. The company Mira Robotics is working on the idea. Meanwhile, the company that developed the Laundroid robot has filed for bankruptcy. The Laundroid robot should put the laundry in the dryer, iron and… Continue reading Washing robot company is broke

Elektrobit delivers HMI development for VW

The Volkswagen Group is developing its digital cockpit with the EB GUIDE from Elektrobit. For the development of the digital instruments intervenes Volkswagen on the development platform EB GUIDE from Elektrobit back. The HMI design is installed in the manufacturer’s e-vehicles. EB Guide Image. Source: Electrobit The EB GUIDE concept allows you to quickly and… Continue reading Elektrobit delivers HMI development for VW

BMW relies on VR and AR in production

In production, BMW is increasingly focusing on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The graphic representations of AR and VR are getting better and better BMW says it’s hard to tell from reality. The impressions are made via glasses or via tablets, which makes them suitable for production or quality control. AR deployment at… Continue reading BMW relies on VR and AR in production

Ford & VW – Further details became known

News from the cooperation between Ford and Volkswagen. Already in the November 2018 There were discussions about the cooperation between the US automaker ford and the German manufacturer Volkswagen, There were a few in January findings and in February they approached each other continue on, Since the end of February it is known that Volkswagen… Continue reading Ford & VW – Further details became known

Photorealistic Simulator for Autonomous Driving

Researchers from various research institutes have developed a new simulator for autonomous test drives: AADS. The testing of autonomous driving is not only on the real road, but also in the virtual world. These virtual world should be as detailed as possible to teach the car the correct maneuvers. New simulation world. Source: eurekalert.org Researchers… Continue reading Photorealistic Simulator for Autonomous Driving

Navya & Integral Group

The Integral Group announces a cooperation with the manufacturer of Autonomous E-shuttles Navya. It’s about providing Autonomous Vehicles in Doraville near by Atlanta in the US state of Georgia. For this one has the French supplier Navya chosen. Navya logo. Source: Navya Specifically, the Navya shuttles to the former GMTerrain assembly Doraville drive. The industrial… Continue reading Navya & Integral Group

Complaints from the industry: Tesla & Arizona

The autonomous driving industry has some legal complaints a week to report. All complaints relate to the US, where the convictions can quickly take on exorbitant sums. So had Tesla announced the startup Zoox to sue and the survivors of the Uber-accident sue against US state Arizona and the city of Tempe. Tesla vehicle The… Continue reading Complaints from the industry: Tesla & Arizona

Velodyne on Nvidia platform & Lidotive’s new lidar system

The top dog in the lidar sensor area, Velodyne, is available on the Nvidia Drive platform. The manufacturer Lumotive has developed a new Lidarsensor-type, which is inexpensive and small. The market for lidar sensors is contested, not least has Google’s sister Waymo started their eyelid sensors too marketto cover the costs of developing autonomous driving.… Continue reading Velodyne on Nvidia platform & Lidotive’s new lidar system