The inventor of the lidar and market leader in the field, Velodyne, has introduced a new lidar that breaks a price record. The enterprise Velodyne Recently suffered a setback in China and competition in the lidar business is growing steadily. It is about the price, size and range of the sensor that is important for… Continue reading Lidar for $ 100: Velabit from Velodyne
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Mercedes-Benz: own operating system
The manufacturer Mercedes-Benz wants to equip its vehicles with its own operating system: MB.OS. Like the computer, the operating system is the basis for the applications that build on it. The more software works in the car, the more important an operating system becomes. This development has been in sight for a long time and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: own operating system
Test field for autonomous driving in Lower Saxony in operation
The test field for autonomous driving in Lower Saxony is now officially in operation. At the opening of the test field in Lower Saxonyhas been working since 2017. Now the first kilometers have been officially opened. VW-on-the-test track-Lower Saxony. Source: VW The test field is used to research and test autonomous vehicle technology, whereby it… Continue reading Test field for autonomous driving in Lower Saxony in operation
Mobileye in South Korea
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ON Semiconductor and Pony.ai for sensors
The two companies, ON Semiconductor and Pony.ai, are working together for the next generation of sensors for autonomous driving. The semiconductor manufacturer ON Semiconductor and the Chinese startup Pony.ai want to cooperate on sensor technology. Sensor box Pony.ai. Source: newmobility.global The Chinese startup Pony.ai has some cooperation partners, including, for example, the Japanese manufacturer Toyota… Continue reading ON Semiconductor and Pony.ai for sensors
Waymo reaches 20 million test miles
Industry leader Waymo has reached the 20 millionth milestone. Waymo tests it Autonomous driving for years and has now set a new record. The industry leader has now driven 20 million test miles autonomously on public roads. Waymo Truck and Chrysler Pacifica Testing autonomous vehicles on the public road remains a form of verification that… Continue reading Waymo reaches 20 million test miles
Toyota: Accident detection with telematics data
Together with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, Toyota plans to use the telematics data to prevent accidents. To increase traffic safety, wants Toyota in cooperation with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, who use networking data. The data of the vehicle should be by means of a Artificial intelligence can be used to identify hazards at an early… Continue reading Toyota: Accident detection with telematics data
(LEAD) Hyundai, Kia’s U.S. sales rise 4.6 pct on brisk demand for SUVs in 2019
(ATTN: CHANGES headline and lead; UPDATES Hyundai’s sales figures to include Genesis model sales; ADDS details in paras 5, 10-11)By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. said Thursday their combined sales in the United States rose 4.6 percent last year, helped by robust sales of… Continue reading (LEAD) Hyundai, Kia’s U.S. sales rise 4.6 pct on brisk demand for SUVs in 2019
Volkswagen T-Cross gains new range-topping petrol engine
Volkswagen has added a new, range-topping turbo petrol engine to its T-Cross compact SUV. The 1.5 TSI 150 is the most powerful unit yet available in the Nissan Juke rival. Transmitting its power through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, it enables the T-Cross to cover 0-62mph in 8.5sec. This represents a significant 1.7sec gain on the previous… Continue reading Volkswagen T-Cross gains new range-topping petrol engine
BMW X1 xDrive25e: prices revealed for plug-in hybrid SUV
BMW has confirmed prices for the new plug-in hybrid xDrive25e version of its second-generation X1 – and confirmed that the same powertrain will appear in the X2 later this year. Available to order now from £38,200 and with deliveries beginning in March, the five-seat SUV will be capable of up to 35 miles of electric range on the… Continue reading BMW X1 xDrive25e: prices revealed for plug-in hybrid SUV