September 17, 2019 An Interview with Mark Rosekind, Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox, is a preeminent safety professional with more than 30 years of experience promoting innovation through science and leadership in complex environments. Mark joined Zoox after seven years of public service in… Continue reading Striving to Set the Bar in Autonomous Mobility
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Nidec Research and Development Center, Japan Adopts a Green Electricity Certificate System
On August 01, 2019, Nidec Research and Development Center, Japan (NRC(J)) became the first Nidec Group organization to adopt the “green electricity certificate system*” provided by Japan Natural Energy Company Limited.
The adoption of this system proves that 450,000kWh, or approximately 25% of the electricity that NRC(J) consumes per year, is originated from renewable energies, and is expected to curb the facility’s CO2 emissions by approximately 200 tons every year.
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Site
Nidec Corporation’s Nidec Research and
Development Center, Japan (NRC(J))
Period
August 01, 2019 – July 31, 2020
Electricity usage
450,000kWh per year
CO2 reduction
Approximately 200 tons per year
Reason to adopt
the system
Generate electricity to operate a research facility
Active in implementing climate change measures to realize a carbon-free society, the Nidec Group launched a SMART 2030 project in April 2019 to curb the total amount of greenhouse gases generated directly f..
Press: Update on ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s strategic focus on commercial vehicle brakes
Important Information This announcement is not for publication, release or distribution, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States of America (including its territories and possessions, any State of the United States and the District of Columbia) (the “United States”), Australia, Canada or Japan or any jurisdiction into which… Continue reading Press: Update on ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s strategic focus on commercial vehicle brakes
AEye: Developing Artificial Perception Technologies That Exceed Human Perception
Nothing can take in more information and process it faster and more accurately than the human visual cortex…until now. Humans classify complex objects at speeds up to 27Hz, with the brain processing 580 megapixels of data in as little as 13 milliseconds. While conventional LiDAR sensors on autonomous vehicles average around a 10Hz frame rate and revisit rate, iDAR sensors can achieve a frame rate in excess of 100Hz (>3x human vision), and an object revisit rate of >500Hz.
So what?A single interrogation point rarely delivers sufficient confidence – it is only suggestive. That’s why LiDAR systems must capture multiple detects of the same object to fully comprehend it, making the speed of subsequent interrogations/detects (the object revisit rate) significantly more critical to autonomous vehicle safety than frame rate alone. For conventional LiDAR sensors, the object revisit rate is the frame rate.
AEye’s iDAR not only has the ability to revisit an object within a single frame, it can revisit multiple points/objects of interest. The achievable object revisit rate of AEye’s iDAR system for objects of interest is microseconds to a few milliseconds – which can be up to 3000x faster, compared to conventional LiDAR systems that typically require hundreds of milliseconds between revisits.
Reducing the time between object detections within the same frame is critical, as shorter object revisit times keep processing times low for advanced algorithms that correlate multiple moving objects in a scene.
“iDAR takes the guesswork out of artificial perception and replaces it with actionable data.” – Dr. Allan Steinhardt, AEye Chief Scientist
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Michelin, Continental and Smag create a joint-venture to develop Rubberway®, the smartphone application designed to map sustainability practices across the natural rubber industry
Michelin, Continental and Smag create a joint-venture to develop Rubberway®, the smartphone application designed to map sustainability practices across the natural rubber industry Rubberway® is designed in compliance with the objectives of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR). The joint venture is due to begin business before the end of 2019 (subject to… Continue reading Michelin, Continental and Smag create a joint-venture to develop Rubberway®, the smartphone application designed to map sustainability practices across the natural rubber industry
09/12/2019“E-fuel ready” with MAHLE components
“E-fuel ready” with MAHLE components
Stuttgart/Germany, September 12, 2019 – Alternative fuels from regenerative sources offer substantial potential for reducing transportation-related CO2 emissions. MAHLE is therefore concertedly investigating the compatibility of its engine components and filters with the use of various e-fuels. The results show that many of the MAHLE materials and components that have been tested so far are “e-fuel ready.”
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Press release [PDF; 243 KB] MAHLE tests its engine components and filters for compatibility with e-fuelsMAHLE is thus paving the way for CO2 savings with the use of regenerative fuelsMAHLE is examining the resistance of components and materials when using fuel blends with e-fuels that can be admixed under current fuel standards as well as alternatives such as oxymethylene ether (OME) for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, dimethyl carbonate (DMC) for passenger cars, or methane (CH4) as a gaseous alternative.
Admixtures within the current fuel standards are especially promising due to their backward compatibility, as they include the existing global car population in CO2 reduction. The resulting lever is greater by a factor of about 20, given sufficient availability of regenerative fuel in Europe, than for measures that apply only to new vehicles. This potential should be considered as a supplement to electric mobility in the drive mix of the future.
“The admixture of e-fuels can immediately produce great savings potential. If allowed, this could mean a decisive step toward achieving the 37.5 percent CO2 savings mandated at EU level relative to 2021,” explains Dr. Otmar Scharrer, Head of Research and Advanced Engineering at MAHLE. “Our tests indicate that many of the MAHLE engine components and filters tested to date are ready for the admixture of e-fuels. We are providing our customers with the means to tap this potential.”
As part of the series of test runs, MAHLE is also investigating what proportion of a fuel that is outside of the current standards can be used in operation without changes to hardware or software. The tests have demonstrated that engine performance comparable to the use of purely fossil fuels is possible with the admixture of certain e-fuels as well, while maintaining series production data sets and injection systems. No measurable difference in the combustion process was found for the tested efuels. Emissions behavior was actually even better than for purely fossil fuels in large areas of the operating map. From a thermodynamic perspective, MAHLE therefore assumes that these e-fuels will be technically backward compatible for the admixture of up to 20 percent. This is a very promising approach, but its implementation requires legislative support in terms of expanded fuel standards.
About MAHLEMAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The MAHLE Group is committed to making transportation more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable by continuously optimizing the combustion engine, driving forward the use of alternative fuels, and laying the foundation for the worldwide introduction of e-mobility. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle worldwide. Components and systems from MAHLE are also used off the road—in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport, as well as marine applications.
In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. At 16 major research and development centers in Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, and India, more than 6,100 development engineers and technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.
For further information, contact:MAHLE GmbH
Christopher Rimmele
Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Pragstraße 26–46
70376 Stuttgart/Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-12374
Fax: +49 711 501-13700
christopher.rimmele@mahle.com
Michelin: Correction of the information released by Reuters today
INFORMATIONClermont-Ferrand, September 11, 2019COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELINCorrection of the information released by Reuters todayMichelin wishes to correct the information released today by the Reuters news agency regarding a joint venture with Continental and SMAG related to tyre production.This joint venture will not be related to tyre production but is intended to further develop and… Continue reading Michelin: Correction of the information released by Reuters today
Correction of the information released by Reuters today
Correction of the information released by Reuters today Michelin wishes to correct the information released today by the Reuters news agency regarding a joint venture with Continental and SMAG related to tyre production. This joint venture will not be related to tyre production but is intended to further develop and deploy a mobile application called… Continue reading Correction of the information released by Reuters today
September 11th, 2019 Press release LeddarTech Partners with Westfield at Autosens …
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LeddarTech demonstrates 3D solid-state LiDAR technology at AutoSens Brussels along with the United Kingdom’s leader in driverless shuttles Westfield Technology Group
QUEBEC CITY, — September 11 , 2019 — LeddarTech®, an industry leader in LiDAR technology who provides the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform™, announces its participation at the Autosens Brussels event from September 17-19 2019. LeddarTech will be co-exhibiting with Westfield Technology Group, a leading UK-based driverless shuttle provider, and will be showcasing LeddarTech’s latest 3D solid-state LiDAR solution for autonomous shuttles and other autonomous vehicles the LeddarTM Pixell.
LeddarTech® and Westfield exhibit in the world-renowned Brussels Autoworld Museum
“LeddarTech® is looking forward to this event in Brussels and the opportunity to officially launch our Leddar™ Pixell in Europe. This event will showcase our LiDAR mobility solutions which are built on the foundation of the patented Leddar™ technology that enables our automotive and mobility platform”, stated Adrian Pierce, Vice President of Global Business Development at LeddarTech. “This event is particularly special this year as our customer Westfield will be exhibiting with LeddarTech. This is an opportunity for visitors to view the Westfield POD with its integrated solid-state LiDAR technology.” Adrian Pierce concluded.
“Westfield is pleased to partner and exhibit alongside LeddarTech at this event. As a leader in autonomous transportation, we are pleased to be associated with LeddarTech who have clearly demonstrated themselves as a leader in LiDAR technology. We believe that LiDAR is an essential component in the development of a safe and reliable autonomous vehicles. Westfield first partnered with LeddarTech on the Leddar™ Vu8 2D LiDAR solution in 2017 and we now look forward to integrating LeddarTech’s LeddarTM Pixell LiDAR solution” Stated Dr. Julian Turner, CEO of Westfield Technology Group. “Autosens Brussels is an excellent opportunity for us to display the Westfield POD, which was the UK’s first fully autonomous vehicle for first and last mile transportation.” Added Dr. Turner.
LeddarTech® Product Showcase
On September 17th, LeddarTech will be providing a product showcase presentation featuring the Leddar™ Pixell for delegates and the media. This 3D solid-state LiDAR module is powered by the LeddarEngine™ LCA2 and specifically designed for the requirements of autonomous vehicles. The Leddar™ Pixell can provide up to a full 360-degree cocoon of vehicle coverage thus greatly increasing the safety factor for passengers and pedestrians.
Leddar™ Pixell cocoon LiDAR short-listed for an Autosens Award
This newest product from LeddarTech® is being rapidly adopted and has been shortlisted for the Autosens Awards in the category of “Best in Class Perception” which recognises the best in class camera, radar, lidar or combined system that has been deployed in vehicles on the market or in production vehicles. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on September 18th, 2019.
About Autosens Brussels
This conference will combine detailed technical tutorials on mapping, AI, deep learning, AV safety and CMOS image sensor developments, round table discussions on ADAS and LiDAR. In total, over 60 presentations will occur in addition to the Autosense Awards and the technology exhibition, which will feature LeddarTech® and Westfield.
About Westfield Technology Group
Westfield Technology Group is the UK’s leading autonomous vehicle provider. The Westfield POD is the UK’s first fully autonomous vehicle for first and last-mile transportation. The POD has been developed in conjunction with Heathrow Airport and utilizes the base technology platform from the work completed by ULTra PRT (Personal Rapid Transit).
Westfield original autonomous shuttle system has now completed over 5 million kilometers a live commercial environment serving Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 POD Parking. POD trials are currently ongoing, engaging with the general public to explore their perception, understanding and acceptance of autonomous vehicles.
Learn more at https://westfieldavs.com/
Contact: media@westfield-sportscars.co.uk
About LeddarTech®
LeddarTech is an industry leader providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform based on the unique LeddarEngineTM which consists of a suite of automotive-grade, functional safety certified SoCs working in tandem with proprietary LeddarSPTM signal processing software. The company is responsible for several innovations in cutting-edge mobility remote-sensing applications, with over 70 patented technologies (granted or pending) enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities.
LeddarTech also serves the mobility market with solid-state high-performance LiDAR module solutions for autonomous shuttles, trucks, buses, delivery vehicles, and robotaxis. These modules are developed to support the mobility market but also to demonstrate the capabilities of LeddarTech’s auto and mobility platform as a basis for other LiDAR suppliers to build upon.
Additional information about LeddarTech is accessible at www.LeddarTech.com, and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarEngine, LeddarSP, LeddarCore, and LeddarTech logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeddarTech Inc. All other brands, product names, and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
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Press: ZF and Maxion Team up to Present Smart Wheel Connectivity Solution
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