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Horizon Robotics reveals Horizon Matrix™ 2, its second generation scalable, low-power, ready-to-use autonomous driving computing platform

The passively cooled Matrix™ 2 utilizes Horizon’s automotive-grade Horizon Journey™ 2 AI processor and supports operation under a wide range of environmental conditions. The computing platform includes field-tested algorithms to deliver highly accurate vision perception for applications ranging from ADAS to fully autonomous robotaxis, shuttles, trucks and delivery fleets. Each Horizon Matrix™ 2 can support… Continue reading Horizon Robotics reveals Horizon Matrix™ 2, its second generation scalable, low-power, ready-to-use autonomous driving computing platform

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS DECEMBER RETAIL SALES UP 1.3%

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class-leading vehicles, which… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS DECEMBER RETAIL SALES UP 1.3%

@Hyundai: CES 2020 Hyundai S-A1 R&D Story

CES 2020 Hyundai S-A1 R&D Story – Hyundai Motor Group TECH We use cookies to improve our site and your experience. By using this site, you agree to our TERMS OF USE Close Play CES 2020 Hyundai unveiled UAM(Urban Air Mobility).And now, let’s find out how Hyundai’s first UAM, S-A1 created with engineer interview. It… Continue reading @Hyundai: CES 2020 Hyundai S-A1 R&D Story

@Honda: The Announcement of Financial Results for the Fiscal Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2019 is scheduled on February 7, 2020, at 3pm in Tokyo.

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Siemens Mobility leads build-out of local charging network in West of England

Following the launch of local public charging network Revive, Siemens Mobility is working with Alfen and ENGIE EV Solutions (formerly ChargePoint Services) to deliver new charging hubs and more than 120 new EV connections across the West of England. Revive is a public charging network that will feature four dedicated charging hubs around Bristol, Bath,… Continue reading Siemens Mobility leads build-out of local charging network in West of England

Lebanon bans Ghosn from foreign travel

The statement said that Ghosn’s allegation of a conspiracy was “categorically false”, adding that prosecutors were seeking to bring him to justice in Japan. Beirut: Lebanon banned former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn from travelling on Thursday after questioning him over an Interpol “red notice” of charges of financial misconduct in Japan, judicial sources said. The… Continue reading Lebanon bans Ghosn from foreign travel

BYD Delivers 100th All-Electric Truck In The U.S.

BYD in the U.S. was mostly focused on electric buses, and hundreds of those were already produced in Lancaster, California, but the electric truck branch is also expanding quite nicely. This month, the Chinese manufacturer announced delivery of its 100th all-electric truck in the country, which happens to be a second-generation BYD 8TT Class 8 electric… Continue reading BYD Delivers 100th All-Electric Truck In The U.S.

Ori Biotech Raises $9.4M in Seed Funding

Ori Biotech Ltd, a a London- and Philadelphia-based Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) manufacturing company, closed a $9.4M (£7M) seed funding round. Backers included Amadeus Capital Partners, Delin Ventures, Kindred Capital and a London-based family office, alongside a group of angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to bring their manufacturing platform to… Continue reading Ori Biotech Raises $9.4M in Seed Funding

@Subaru: All-New Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport Showcased

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Smash & Smash — Tesla Model 3 Glass Holds Up To Hammer & Weighty SUV On Top (Videos)

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Published on January 5th, 2020 |

by Cynthia Shahan

Smash & Smash — Tesla Model 3 Glass Holds Up To Hammer & Weighty SUV On Top (Videos)

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January 5th, 2020 by Cynthia Shahan

All-glass roof of Tesla Model 3 — looking above. Photo by Cynthia Shahan | CleanTechnica

Smash — the following two glimpses into untimely road risks confirm my fears of highway travel. Yet, in both cases, they make me oh so relieved that two of my grandchildren travel in a Tesla Model 3, as well as my son and his wife.

The Tesla Model 3 is well known for its scores in safety examinations in the US, Europe, and Australia, as well as from insurance investigations, but there’s something about seeing how it holds up in the real world that adds confidence.

In the first instance below, the driver walks away, seemingly fine, after a disastrous, grave accident. It appears she even has no fear reaching inside her Tesla Model 3 for something while the Toyota SUV that just ran over the roof of her Model 3 bears down with massive weight on the glass roof. The car remains in place, resting soundly on the glass. Yes, despite such an extreme incident, the Model 3 driver walks away on foot, wholly alive, and there is no array of flying glass as one might have guessed from such an accident. The glass roof is actually still intact.

It seems likely she ordered another Tesla.

Now for another freak accident, and a reminder why it is wise to avoid construction areas if possible. In this case, no apparent construction site was nearby, but a hammer was lying on the road when another car ran over it, flipping it into the air and making it fly directly into the windshield of the Model 3.

Thanks to a recent Tesla software update — the “honk to record” update — the owner was able to record the entire hazardous incident.

One hopes that you will never face such an accident, but thanks to Tesla’s focus on safety and its ongoing software improvements, if you are driving a Tesla, there’s at least extra assurance that the Tesla will protect you and record the scenario for any legal or insurance disputes.

Haven’t had enough? X Auto reported in December 2018 on one more smash into the windshield of a Tesla. “While Roaming on the freeway, a Tesla Model X got struck by a steel shaft that came out of nowhere, says the owner — Autopilot (Tesla’s semi-autonomous driver assistance software) took over until the driver came back from the mental shock and was able to drive.”

Again, it is also a relief that Tesla’s semi-autonomous driver assistance software takes up the slack when a driver freezes from shock or injury. Autopilot may be a driver’s best friend.