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Ford unveils three models in Shanghai, says more are coming

Ford held one of its largest-ever branding events and launched three models in Shanghai on Friday as part of the US carmaker’s plan to recuperate lost ground in the world’s largest auto market.The Focus Active SUV sports the 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine, which has a maximum output of 128 kW and a top torque of 243 Nm.All of the three models feature SYNC+, Ford’s new in-vehicle infotainment system powered by Baidu’s artificial intelligence technology.

5G-assisted unmanned delivery car supports smart retail in eastern Chinese city

NANJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — An unmanned delivery car with 5G wireless technology hit the roads in the city of Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province over the weekend.
The white mini car, with a height of about 0.5 meters, was launched in Jiangbei New Area by Suning Logistics, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant Suning to support the company's smart retail service.
A customer surnamed Shi, placed an order over his mobile phone. Then, Sun Rongrong, a shop assistant at a convenience store of Suning, put the drinks Shi ordered in the unmanned car and created a password for the customer before the delivery.
Taking only five minutes, the 5G-assisted delivery car sent the drinks to Shi's company and sent a short message letting him know it had arrived. After Shi got his drinks, the car also issued a voice message to him: “Goodbye, remember to miss me!”
Ling Yunfei, director of Suning Logistics Group Logistics Research Institute, said the unmanned delivery car w..

Velodyne Files Patent Infringement Complaint with ITC Against Hesai and RoboSense

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. filed a patent infringement complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Hesai Photonics Technology Co., Ltd. and Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. RoboSense) for violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 which makes unfair methods of competition and importation of certain products into… Continue reading Velodyne Files Patent Infringement Complaint with ITC Against Hesai and RoboSense