LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2018 — CES — NVIDIA today unveiled details of its functional safety architecture for NVIDIA DRIVE™, its AI autonomous vehicle platform, which uses redundant and diverse functions to enable vehicles to operate safely, even in the event of faults related to the operator, environment or systems. The NVIDIA DRIVE architecture enables automakers… Continue reading NVIDIA Announces World’s First Functionally Safe AI Self-Driving Platform
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German union IG Metall to step up strike action ahead of wage talks
By Maria Sheahan FRANKFURT, – Powerful German union IG Metall said it would step up industrial action ahead of a round of negotiations with employers as it pushes for higher wages and the right to shorter hours for 3.9 million German workers. “We have started with warning strikes and will widen them in the coming… Continue reading German union IG Metall to step up strike action ahead of wage talks
Ford Sollers to hire 600 to meet growing Russian car demand
MOSCOW, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Ford’s Russian joint venture Ford Sollers plans to create 600 new jobs at its Elabuga plant and institute a six-day week to meet growing demand, it said on Wednesday. Sales of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and light commercial vans produced at its plant in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, which makes… Continue reading Ford Sollers to hire 600 to meet growing Russian car demand
Cruising With No Hands at 80 MPH in Renault’s Autonomous Car
It had snowed, rained and even hailed a little that morning in the northern French region of Normandy, and we were about to take a new car out for a test drive — a unique model Renault SA built and polished for over two years. Our stress levels were at a peak when the time… Continue reading Cruising With No Hands at 80 MPH in Renault’s Autonomous Car
The sales of electric vehicles of occasion ascended to 1.362 units in 2017, a 61.8% more
Posted 10/01/2018 12: 55: 35CET MADRID, 10 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – Sales of electric vehicles used up to 1,362 units in 2017, representing a growth of 61.8% over the figures of the previous year, according to data from the National Association of Vehicle Dealers (Ancove). In 2017, the purchase of more efficient used vehicles increased… Continue reading The sales of electric vehicles of occasion ascended to 1.362 units in 2017, a 61.8% more
The divided star – Dieter Zetsche assigns his legacy: The new power quartet at Daimler
The solo for overboss Zetsche has an end: the car maker will be controlled by a four-pointer in the future. MANAGER MAGAZINE 2018/1 DIETER-SHOW CEO Dieter Zetsche finds a new role Companies COMPANIES DAIMLER Dieter Zetsche arranges his heritage. The CEO splits the group and redistributes power. Four very different men will steer the carmaker… Continue reading The divided star – Dieter Zetsche assigns his legacy: The new power quartet at Daimler
Asia tech news roundup – Jan 10
Checking stock before it gets sent to buyers. Photo credit: Leflair APAC Mining, NiYO, and Leflair were a few of the startups that announced funding in Asia Pacific today, while news emerged of Line’s plans to support cryptocurrencies. Fintech Lendingkart secures US$4.7 million in debt funding (India). The online lender for small businesses netted the… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 10
Infineon To Join Baidu’s Autonomous Car Program
Infineon Technologies is joining the Apollo autonomous driving platform developed by Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Based on Baidu’s AI and autonomous driving technology and Infineon’s automotive electronics hardware (including its 77 GHz and 24 GHz SiGe radar chips),… Continue reading Infineon To Join Baidu’s Autonomous Car Program
Baidu Sees Maps for Self-Driving Cars as Bigger Business Than Web Search
Baidu, China’s largest search company, may one day have an even bigger business: making the detailed high-definition maps needed for autonomous cars to get around safely. The company believes that in the long term HD maps in China will be a “much bigger business” than Baidu’s search business is today, said Baidu’s chief operating officer,… Continue reading Baidu Sees Maps for Self-Driving Cars as Bigger Business Than Web Search
Fiat Chrysler turbo engine built in Trenton is built for the future
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is producing a new turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in Trenton, Mich.(Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) Is Fiat Chrysler building a future-proof engine? The new 2.0-liter inline turbocharged 4-cylinder engine now being built at the company’s Trenton Engine Complex could be close, according to one expert, who notes its adaptability. “It’s almost future proof,” said Bill… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler turbo engine built in Trenton is built for the future