McKinsey study RACE 2050

The consulting firm McKinsey has published the RACE 2050 report on the European auto industry. The report of McKinsey is divided into three parts. Changes, approaches and goals. This tripartition is mainly based on developments in the mobility field. Screenshot of the McKinsey study (PDF) The changes have been around for some time. This means… Continue reading McKinsey study RACE 2050

AEV Robotics: Interchangeable pedestal

The Australian company AEV-Robotics introduces an autonomous vehicle with interchangeable pedestal. The idea of ​​subdividing the superstructure and substructure is by no means new. That’s what the Swiss think tank Rinspeed has snap presented and also Daimler has with Urbanetic a similar approach, like AEV-Robotics. By the way, Rinspeed had presented a shrunken version at… Continue reading AEV Robotics: Interchangeable pedestal

Test field Saarland is further promoted

The test field Merzig in Saarland can expect further payments. The test area for autonomous driving in Merzig in Saarland gets more funding, the State Chancellery decided last week. The funding for this extends over the next few years. Since 2013, the city of Merzig has been tested and since 2017 the test area has… Continue reading Test field Saarland is further promoted

Food deliveries: Meituan with Nvidia, Valeo and Icona

The Chinese company Meituan wants to automate its food deliveries and relies on industry sizes. Delivering foods with autonomous vehicles is becoming increasingly strong trend, Now there is another player in this market that operates in China: Meituan. The Chinese company cooperates with the companies for this Nvidia, Valeo and Icona, as seen on the… Continue reading Food deliveries: Meituan with Nvidia, Valeo and Icona

Great Wall Motors is thinking about using Mobileye solutions

The Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors is considering equipping vehicles up to Level 2 with the technology of Mobileye. Great Wall Motors from China is considering cooperation with the Intel belonging company Mobileye. Mobileye Introduces Technologies for Autonomous Driving. Mobileye technology in buses. Source: Intel Their technology is intended for vehicles up to Level 2… Continue reading Great Wall Motors is thinking about using Mobileye solutions

Local Motors offers test drives in Washington

The US manufacturer of autonomous e-shuttles, Local Motors, offers test drives for interested communities in the US. In Europe, the manufacturer of autonomous e-shuttles is no longer represented, there was even a cooperation with the German train or with SBB, So shuttles from Local Motors also drove through Berlin or through Bad Birnbachwhere you meanwhile… Continue reading Local Motors offers test drives in Washington

BASF: Increased visibility through coatings

The chemical producer BASF wants to help the auto industry with the development of the lidar and relies on new coatings. The lidar is probably the most important sensor on board Autonomous Cars. This sensor enables the detection of the environment of a car in 3D. For example, with this information, the car can get… Continue reading BASF: Increased visibility through coatings

Honda at the CES 2019

The Japanese vehicle manufacturer Honda will also present its innovations at the CES 2019. This includes an autonomous off-road vehicle. Most industry participants in the field of Autonomous driving and Co. are also on the pendingCES 2019 in Las Vegas represented. This includes the Japanese manufacturer Honda, Honda ATV. Source: Honda Honda will showcase its… Continue reading Honda at the CES 2019

Vimcar strengthens fleet management

The company Vimcar wants to expand and expand its fleet management. Since 2015 offers Vimcar a logbook that with simplicity and Cyber ​​security wants to score. Now you want to expand the concept to entire fleets and thus reach more customers. Thanks to a dongle, the management of the logbook for self-employed people is very… Continue reading Vimcar strengthens fleet management

Hyundai: unlock the vehicle by fingerprint

The South Korean vehicle manufacturer Hyundai wants to integrate a fingerprint scanner into its vehicles. The fingerprint on the smartphone has long arrived and now, so the will of Hyundai, should also be able to open and start the car. Hyundai: door opening with fingerprint scan. Source korea joongang daily On Monday, the car manufacturer… Continue reading Hyundai: unlock the vehicle by fingerprint