CRANFIELD, England (Reuters) – A Nissan car has completed a 230-mile journey autonomously in Britain, the longest and most complex such trip in the country as carmakers race to develop the driverless technologies set to revolutionize travel. FILE PHOTO: A self-driving vehicle, based on Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV), for Easy Ride service, developed by… Continue reading Nissan completes UK’s longest, most complex driverless car trip
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Nissan Leaf breaks UK record for longest self-driving car journey
Nissan Autonomous model completes complex 230-mile trip from Bedfordshire to Sunderland The driverless Nissan Leaf travelled alongside traffic on a range of roads including country lanes and motorways. Photograph: Nissan A self-navigating car has successfully driven itself for 230 miles, the longest and most complex journey undertaken so far on UK roads by an autonomous… Continue reading Nissan Leaf breaks UK record for longest self-driving car journey
Waymo workers complain about cuts to benefits and needles in self-driving cars
At first, when Waymo told the workers at its Chandler, Arizona facility last year that they would be vendors instead of contractors, the workers were thrilled. As contractors, the workers — including the drivers who sit behind the wheel of the company’s autonomous cars — had been required by labor law to take a six-month… Continue reading Waymo workers complain about cuts to benefits and needles in self-driving cars
BMW’s China venture with Brilliance plans to restart production on Feb. 17
SHANGHAI, Feb 5 (Reuters) – German premium automaker BMW’s China venture with Brilliance said on Wednesday the Chinese firm planned to restart car production on Feb. 17, according to a post on its social media. The plans come after an extended closure for the Lunar New Year holiday due to the outbreak of a new… Continue reading BMW’s China venture with Brilliance plans to restart production on Feb. 17
Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales
The European Commission recently approved €300 million ($332 million) of additional state funding in Germany, which combined with previous state funding brings the total amount to €650 million ($719 million). Germany intends to use the funds to incentivize electric bus orders within two years (by the end of 2021): “The German aid scheme will apply… Continue reading Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales
Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
Pune-based automotive major Force Motors has showcased three grounds-up new vehicle platforms at the Auto Expo. The standout feature is the next-generation shared mobility platform unveiled a fortnight ago in Pune. Codenamed T1N, this new platform has been simultaneously designed and developed for both Internal Combustion Engines and 100 percent electric drive. Both the diesel… Continue reading Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
GWM kicks off India operations at Auto Expo 2020; to invest US$ 1 billion
China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) which has ten R&D centres and nine manufacturing plants around the world is set to add another one into its kitty by the H2 of CY2020 with the takeover of GM’s existing plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra. The company officially kicked off operations in India by unveiling two SUV concepts at… Continue reading GWM kicks off India operations at Auto Expo 2020; to invest US$ 1 billion
Tesla Autopilot is going to detect potholes and make mini-maps to remember them
Tesla’s Autopilot, which the automaker is trying to turn into a self-driving system, is going to detect potholes and make mini-maps to remember them, according to a new comment from CEO Elon Musk. In order to achieve full self-driving, a system would have to be able to handle a wide range of different scenarios, including… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot is going to detect potholes and make mini-maps to remember them
Great Wall Motor’s Haval Concept H makes world debut at Auto Expo 2020
Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor has made its India debut at Auto Expo 2020, and along with a slew of SUVs, has also given the Haval Concept H its world premiere at the biennial motor show. The crown jewel of Great Wall’s Auto Expo display, the Concept H is a plug-in hybrid SUV. Details on… Continue reading Great Wall Motor’s Haval Concept H makes world debut at Auto Expo 2020
MG Motor showcases 14 cars including Marvel X at Auto Expo 2020
Participating in the Expo for the first time, MG Motor India showcased the Marvel X among a total of 14 internet, electric and autonomous cars that are being displayed at the Auto Expo. The Marvel X is the world’s first mass-production model to achieve Level-3 Intelligent Driving. The Marvel X is part of MG’s focus on… Continue reading MG Motor showcases 14 cars including Marvel X at Auto Expo 2020