@Ford: Close to the Edge? New Tech Helps Drivers Steer Clear of Ditches and Drops – and Stay on the Road

Driving in rural areas can be tricky when unmarked road edges become ragged and give way to open land, muddy ditches and sheer drops. * Driving at night – in unlit areas especially – can be a challenge. Most road fatalities in Europe occur on rural roads and – unlike in urban areas – car… Continue reading @Ford: Close to the Edge? New Tech Helps Drivers Steer Clear of Ditches and Drops – and Stay on the Road

@Ford: Ford to Design, Build and Race a Brand New Car in Just a Few Months – with Help from the Gamers Who Will Drive It

Ford is calling on gamers to help design the ultimate virtual racing car in a unique collaboration between an auto manufacturer and the gaming community A completely new vehicle, “Team Fordzilla – P1” project will demonstrate Ford’s real‑world Human‑Centric Design thinking in a digital world Ford last year launched its first ever esports team –… Continue reading @Ford: Ford to Design, Build and Race a Brand New Car in Just a Few Months – with Help from the Gamers Who Will Drive It

@Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

By Mitchell Rohde, CEO and Co-Founder, Quantum Signal AI, LLC Mike Rudisill (left) and Carina Vargas (right) are part of a rapidly growing Quantum Signal AI team prototyping advanced hardware and using advanced simulations to help Ford develop self-driving vehicles. As the auto industry evolves, so does the important role mathematics plays in driving the changes… Continue reading @Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

@Ford: New Car Tech Could be Just What Cyclists Want – a Warning That Helps Stop Drivers ‘Dooring’ Them

Every year thousands of accidents are caused by drivers or passengers opening a door into the path of a cyclist. “Car dooring” results in 60 cyclists being seriously injured or killed each year in the U.K. alone, while in Germany it was the cause of around 3,500 accidents during 2018. This problem is expected to… Continue reading @Ford: New Car Tech Could be Just What Cyclists Want – a Warning That Helps Stop Drivers ‘Dooring’ Them

@Ford: New Ford Transit Parking Tech Makes “It’ll Never Fit in There, Mate!” a Thing of the Past

Parking a van that is more than one metre longer than a Mondeo wagon in crowded streets or loading bays can be the stuff of nightmares. And even a low-speed bump can cost a business money in lost working time and repairs, with the potential for increased insurance costs, particularly if a third party is… Continue reading @Ford: New Ford Transit Parking Tech Makes “It’ll Never Fit in There, Mate!” a Thing of the Past