Category: Automotive

Lyft: Leveraging Early Sensor Fusion for Safer Autonomous Vehicles

By: Interns Eric Vincent¹ and Kanaad Parvate², with support from Andrew Zhong, Lars Schnyder, Kiril Vidimce, Lei Zhang, and Ashesh Jain from our Perception Team Accurate perception to enable safe autonomy In order to safely navigate the world, an autonomous vehicle (AV) needs to accurately perceive the objects that surround it. This includes dynamic objects such… Continue reading Lyft: Leveraging Early Sensor Fusion for Safer Autonomous Vehicles

Nissan to close U.S. operations for two days next month

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su (Reuters) – Japan’s No. 2 automaker Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Thursday its U.S. unit would halt operations for two days next month, as the company tries to reverse a slide in profitability in… Continue reading Nissan to close U.S. operations for two days next month

Italy ‘claims FCA undervalued Chrysler

Bloomberg reported Thursday that Italian tax authorities have claimed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles underestimated the value of its American business by 5.1 billion euros ($5.6 billion) following its phased acquisition of Chrysler several years ago, presenting the carmaker with a potentially hefty bill as it prepares to merge with French rival PSA Group.Fiat Chrysler is now registered in the Netherlands with a tax residence in the U.K. – not Turin, Fiat’s home for more than a century.The move triggered the so-called exit tax that Italy collects on capital gains realized when companies move assets outside the country.

New car sales fall again as UK demand for diesel vehicles dives

Automotive industry Hybrid and electric models reach 10% market share, while diesel cars account for 23.6% Electric cars being charged in London. Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA Sales of new cars in the UK continued to fall last month as demand for diesel vehicles declined sharply, while hybrid and electric vehicles reached a new record market share.… Continue reading New car sales fall again as UK demand for diesel vehicles dives

Aston Martin shares accelerate on talk of bid by F1 billionaire

Aston Martin Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula One team Racing point, seeking large stake Aston Martin’s shares had slumped since its flotation just over a year ago. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Shares in Aston Martin have surged on reports that the billionaire owner of a Formula One racing team is preparing to bid for a significant… Continue reading Aston Martin shares accelerate on talk of bid by F1 billionaire

Uber takes to streets of Ivory Coast in African expansion

FILE PHOTO: A man uses Uber application on his mobile phone in Cairo, November 6, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Uber launched in Ivory Coast’s commercial capital Abidjan on Thursday, part of its expansion into African markets with low levels of car ownership and limited mass transport. The ride-hailing firm is… Continue reading Uber takes to streets of Ivory Coast in African expansion

BorgWarner Expands High Voltage Hairpin Electric Motor Series, Introduces HVH 146

– Features precision-formed wiring method to enable higher efficiency and power density AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner is expanding its electric motor offerings with the introduction of its new High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) 146 motor, which is expected to go into production on a light-duty hybrid passenger car with a major OEM… Continue reading BorgWarner Expands High Voltage Hairpin Electric Motor Series, Introduces HVH 146