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A game with hidden rides

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The new BMW X1.

Bold, sporty, visually striking, the new BMW X1 (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 4.1 l/100 km [41.5 – 68.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 155 – 107 g/km*) adds another chapter to the Sports Activity Vehicle’s ongoing success story. The new model update makes the BMW X1 an even more desirable proposition. Key to its… Continue reading The new BMW X1.

Supporting Transgender Drivers

Since the process for transgender drivers to change their name and gender on legal documents is complex and varies by state, we’re partnering with the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) to offer legal support and resources to drivers who are transitioning. Transgender and non-binary drivers who have completed more than 100 rides on the… Continue reading Supporting Transgender Drivers

SENSORY STEERING WHEEL KEEPS YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD

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ViaVan Partners with Transport for London and Go-Ahead to Launch GoSutton

Published May 28, 2019 12:25 pm, Via NYC
ViaVan Partners with Transport for London and Go-Ahead to Launch GoSutton
The demand-responsive bus pilot aims to reduce single-occupancy vehicle usage and encourage public transit ridership in Sutton

28 May 2019 (LONDON)– ViaVan, the joint venture between Via, the world’s experts in on-demand shared transit, and Mercedes-Benz Vans, announced today the launch of GoSutton, an innovative demand-responsive bus pilot in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL) and operated by Go-Ahead in the borough of Sutton. The project seeks to improve links to existing public transit and bus networks in the region and to reduce the need for private car usage for trips within Sutton.

“We are delighted to be partnering with TfL and Go-Ahead to provide residents of Sutton with an on-demand public mobility service that combines the ease and convenience of private car ownership with the environmental and congestion-reducing benefits of mass transport,” said Chris Snyder, CEO of ViaVan. “GoSutton is an exciting example of how public transportation and technology can work together to improve mobility for Londoners and support the Mayor’s goals of boosting public transport usage.”

“We are growing the bus network in outer London, as well as improving the capital’s Tube and rail service, but we also need to embrace and harness innovation to get people out of their cars,” said Michael Hurwitz, TfL’s Director of Transport Innovation, said. This trial will let us know how a more flexible, on-demand bus service could help us get Londoners wedded to private cars onto more sustainable ways of getting around.”

Using the GoSutton app, passengers will select their pick-up and drop-off location to book a ride in a uniform fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles that seat up to 14 passengers. The system will be powered by Via’s advanced algorithms, which enable multiple riders to seamlessly share a single vehicle. The powerful technology directs passengers to a nearby “virtual bus stop” for pick-up and drop-off, and dynamically routes the vehicle in real-time, allowing for quick and efficient shared trips without lengthy detours, or inconvenient fixed routes and schedules.

The service will operate seven days a week from 6.20 until 21.30, and rides will be cashless, with the £3.50 fare paid for with a credit card directly through the GoSutton app. TfL Freedom Pass holders will be entitled to a fare waiver. The service will be operated by Go-Ahead London, and all GoSutton vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Riders without a smartphone can book a ride by calling the GoSutton support center or sending a text.

David Brown, CEO of The Go-Ahead Group said, “As the operator of PickMeUp, the largest demand responsive service in the UK, we are delighted to work with TfL and ViaVan to help deliver this bespoke service to the residents of Sutton.”

TfL awarded the pilot to ViaVan and Go Ahead following a tender process that sought an innovative technology solution with flexible routing, scheduling, and booking that would complement public transport in outer London and help TfL explore a demand-responsive approach to reducing private vehicles on the road. This is part of the Mayor’s initiative to reduce congestion in London and achieve 80% of all journeys by public transport, cycling or walking by 2041. Sutton has some of the highest private vehicle usage rates in London, as 71 percent of households have access to a car, alongside low public transit connectivity, ranking in the bottom 20 percent of PTAL scores, or Public Transit Accessibility Levels.

GoSutton is ViaVan’s seventh deployment in the United Kingdom and second project operated in partnership with Go-Ahead, following on the heels of their successful PickMeUp service in Oxford. ViaVan also has services in Leicester, Liverpool, and Sittingbourne in partnership with Arriva. ViaVan operates in Milton Keynes and London, where they have provided more than 6 million rides since their launch in April 2018.

About ViaVan

ViaVan is a leading provider of innovative on-demand shared transit services in Europe. ViaVan was founded in 2017 as a joint venture between Via, the world’s most sophisticated developer of dynamic shared rides technology, and Mercedes-Benz Vans, the leading manufacturer of iconic passenger and cargo vans. Working closely with cities and public transit operators, ViaVan powers dynamic shared mobility services that complement existing transportation infrastructure, and currently operates in London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Milton Keynes. Through their partnership, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Via are also collaborating on the development of advanced mobility solutions, from sensor technology, to electric vehicle fleet management, to autonomous driving.

May 28, 2019 Blog LeddarTech Launches its LiDAR Technology R&D Centre in Toronto

LeddarTech Launches its LiDAR Technology R&D Centre in Toronto
LeddarTech, a Quebec City-based organization that has been expanding globally with the opening of R&D facilities focusing on LiDAR technology for automotive and mobility applications, held its grand opening of the Toronto Automotive Centre of Excellence facility on May 2nd, 2019.

This Centre is an integral part of LeddarTech’s continued global growth strategy and accommodates a team of automotive industry experts actively contributing to LeddarTech’s solid-state LiDAR platform for automotive and mobility applications. The team is dedicated to enabling active safety and autonomous driving solutions that meet ISO 26262 compliance. The core expertise of the group includes, namely, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and ADAS systems. The team has significant experience in delivering software system solutions that can be found today in several premium passenger car brands.

“The senior automotive experts in our Toronto facility bring with them valuable experience and know-how in developing automotive-grade solutions that meet the industry’s stringent functional safety requirements,” stated Antonio Polo, LeddarTech’s Vice-President of Engineering. Mr. Polo continued, “This new expertise also supports our long-term technology development roadmap and enhances the organization’s capability to support our customers’ LiDAR solution requirement through the integration of our unique LeddarEngine™ for autonomous driving applications.”

Guests of the Grand Opening were welcomed by LeddarTech’s CEO Charles Boulanger and members of the Toronto Automotive Centre of Excellence:

They also had the opportunity to attend a greeting address from Michael Parsa, MPP for Aurora, Oak Ridges, and Richmond Hill and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade:

The Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA) was also present amongst the many other dignitaries of the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Warren Ali, Vice-president – Innovation at the APMA, delivered a compelling speech outlining the power of Canada’s burgeoning automotive technology industry, and LeddarTech’s pivotal role in driving forward innovation in the sector.

Guests of the Grand Opening were then invited to view live demonstrations of LeddarTech’s innovative LiDAR technology, and to network and discuss the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in LiDAR and autonomous vehicles.

Below is a Recap Video of the Grand Opening:

Driving Toward Growth
The expansion into the Greater Toronto Area is another step in LeddarTech’s rapid growth. Over the past nine months, the company has opened several sales and research & development facilities throughout Europe, the US, China, and Canada. Toronto is our largest R&D facility outside of Quebec.

LeddarTech® plans to grow its presence in the Greater Toronto Area and is actively recruiting for additional system engineers to contribute to the development of its solid-state LiDAR platform.

More About the APMA

The APMA is Canada’s national association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies, advanced technology, and services for the worldwide automotive industry. The APMA represents 90% of parts production with over $35 billion in sales and 96,000 skilled people.

Pierre Olivier, Chief Technology Officer at LeddarTech, will join a panel discussion on Intelligent Mobility at APMA’s connectTEC Conference – The In.tel.li.gent Network. The APMA event aspires to bring together Canada’s Leaders in Auto, ICT, Industry, and Infrastructure to discuss the challenges and identify the opportunities that lie ahead for Canadian manufacturers. Mr. Olivier’s focus will be on communicating the impact of LiDAR Technology for automotive and mobility AD applications.

LeddarTech is a member of the APMA and a proud sponsor of the connectTEC Conference.

Click to learn more about APMA’s connectTEC Conference

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Ericsson’s 5G technology used in the first 5G based self-driving car demonstration in Hungary

ZALAEGERSZEG, Hungary, 28-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ZalaZone, located in the city of Zalaegerszeg in Hungary, is a 5G-based self-driving vehicle test track that has just been officially opened on May 20, 2019. The ZalaZone test track relies on an advanced 5G technology from Ericsson, which is installed on an existing radio tower operated by Magyar Telekom.

The opening ceremony was attended by Viktor Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister, and the country’s Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovic.

Self-driving cars using the 5G mobile network for the first time in Hungary were demonstrated to the attendees of the opening ceremony.

The ZalaZone test track in Zalaegerszeg boasts 2-kilometer handling course that includes a multi-surface braking platform and multiple test track modules for everything from highway roads and bad rural roads to a water basin and offers unique testing opportunity for car manufacturers in Europe that need the 5G network infrastructure, which is installed on the test track.

Engineers from Ericsson, Magyar Telekom and T-Systems have all worked together to construct the test environment at the ZalaZone test track.

The 5G’s high-capacity and low-latency characteristics are of great importance to future transport solutions.

Commenting on the 5G used on the ZalaZone test track, Claes Herlitz, Head of Global Automotive Services at Ericsson, said:

“Right now, the car of the future is just on a practice lap. 5G will give us the green flag to speed up innovation. The millisecond latency of 5G will enable workloads to be shifted, balancing what work gets done in the car, and what gets done in the cloud. This makes access to data faster and allows us to transform onboard architecture of vehicles.”

Ericsson Hungary’s Country Manager Gábor Éry went further to explain that the ZalaZone test track experience shows how various industries and academic institutions can work together to push the boundaries of what can be achieved using 5G technology.

Commenting further, Gábor, said:

“Ericsson is very proud to have contributed to the first 5G technology-based self-driving car demonstration in Hungary with the company’s leading 5G technology. This project is a very good example of the close collaboration of various industries, allowing for the efficient utilization of the benefits and opportunities provided by 5G technology.”

SOURCE: Ericsson

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Velodyne Wins Patent Challenge

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne has won a patent challenge brought by competitor Quanergy. In making its ruling the US Patent Trial and Appeals Board on May 23, 2019 upheld the patentability of all claims in Velodyne’s pioneering ‘558 patent. The ‘558 patent relates to a lidar based 3D point cloud measuring system used for Autonomous… Continue reading Velodyne Wins Patent Challenge

Spartan Motors’ Utilimaster Showcases Utilivan Commercial Truck Body At General Motors’ Fleet Summit

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Joint Venture with Porsche: 100th IONITY HPC-Park goes into operation

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