Hyundai has unveiled a concept vehicle that has the ability to walk at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, US. Called Elevate, the Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMW) is designed to be used by rescue services in emergencies such as natural disasters. Hyundai says it showcases technology that will be able to “take people where… Continue reading Hyundai reveals Elevate walking car concept at CES
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Daimler wants to sell self-driving trucks within ten years
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Münster: Dodger lands in jail
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Mobileye is using its sensors to create detailed maps of the UK
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Cognex partners with GM Canada to develop automated chain drive inspection vision system
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Ratcliffe’s Ineos still to decide on plant location for new 4×4
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s petrochemicals firm Ineos has yet to decide where it will build its first off-road vehicle after media reports suggested last year that it could make the car in Wales. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) stopped making its classic Defender 4×4, known the world over and with famous owners… Continue reading Ratcliffe’s Ineos still to decide on plant location for new 4×4
Behind the wheel of Daimler’s upcoming electric trucks
Roberto Baldwin / Engadget Daimler has been very vocal that it’s moving to electrify its trucks. From short- to medium-haul delivery vehicles to school buses, the company is making no bones that its future lies in EVs. At CES, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, Fuso, along with Freightliner and Thomas Built Buses gave Engadget the… Continue reading Behind the wheel of Daimler’s upcoming electric trucks
Veoneer poaches new CFO from former parent Autoliv
STOCKHOLM, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Swedish high-tech car safety products maker Veoneer has recruited former parent Autoliv’s finance chief Mats Backman as its new Chief Financial Officer, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Backman replaces Mathias Hermansson at Veoneer, who announced his resignation in December, prompting a steep fall in Veoneer shares on the… Continue reading Veoneer poaches new CFO from former parent Autoliv
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says there’s a chance the company might not IPO in 2019 after all
Uber might not IPO this year after all, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has told The Wall Street Journal. In an interview published on Tuesday, Khosrowshahi said the company is in no rush to go public and may choose to bide its time and ride out rough market conditions. “We’ll do it when we’re ready, and, hopefully,… Continue reading Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says there’s a chance the company might not IPO in 2019 after all
Volkswagen buys wireless car service from Volvo
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In automotive electronics news that doesn't come from this week's CES, Volkswagen announced late last month that it is buying wireless automotive technology from Volvo.
The technology is expected to enable VW's upcoming We car sharing program as well as to allow drivers to control some vehicle functions remotely, which could impact things such as charging for electric cars.
Automakers are scrambling to catch up with Tesla's ability to update cars remotely, and also to enable car-sharing services to compete with companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Google in launching self-driving shuttle and taxi services.
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The deal is worth $122 million, for Volvo's WirelessCar division, which was founded in 1999, which has been a subsidiary of Volvo since 2007.
Microsoft will also provide wireless services aimed at updating VW cars—and almost certainly first models from VW's luxury divisions, Audi and Porsche—over the airwaves.
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The companies plan to develop a secure platform to such updates that won't be vulnerable to the kind of attacks that hackers have demonstrated in principle.
Secure communications and the ability to send commands and updates to cars remotely will be necessary pieces for automated taxi services.
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For example, such a service could send updated maps with live construction detours to cars that might venture into areas with weak cellular service.
The sale is expected to be completed in the first half of 2019.