Category: Aspiring OEMs

Developing the Aurora Driver for Trucks

From the earliest days of Aurora, we’ve architected the Aurora Driver to pilot vehicles of all sizes, from small cars to large trucks, and to operate on both ride-sharing and logistics (delivery) service networks. To truly deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly, the Aurora Driver would need to move people and… Continue reading Developing the Aurora Driver for Trucks

Workhorse Partners with USOG to Launch Pilot Programs for Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies

The HorseFly system conforms to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) standards for UAV operation in the United States. Workhorse and USOG will be operating these pilot programs in compliance within all FAA rules and regulations and are also subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a 1996 Federal law that restricts access… Continue reading Workhorse Partners with USOG to Launch Pilot Programs for Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies

ATS Automobili Unveils the Track-Only RR Turbo – Wade Thiel

This Track Gem Will Thrill You Looking for an awesome track car? ATS Automobili has you covered with the new RR Turbo. The track-only model was developed entirely in-house. The vehicle does use a Honda-sourced engine, though. That engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and it punches out 591 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. … Continue reading ATS Automobili Unveils the Track-Only RR Turbo – Wade Thiel

Putting Safety into Practice: Aurora’s Safety Approach

By Chris Urmson Today at the World Safety Summit, I laid out a four-part framework for how we as an industry should be thinking about safety. A version of my comments are below. Since my DARPA days, I’ve seen a lot of what works, and what doesn’t. This includes everything from the technology itself, to… Continue reading Putting Safety into Practice: Aurora’s Safety Approach

Faraday Future Announces New Plan for Product Delivery and Unveils Futurist Testing Lab

FF reveals its new strategy for equity funding, IPO, and delivery plans for FF 91 and FF 81FF unveils its Futurist Testing Lab (FTL) to further push forward the preparation for FF 91 deliveryLOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faraday Future (FF), a California-based global shared intelligent mobility company, announced the latest equity… Continue reading Faraday Future Announces New Plan for Product Delivery and Unveils Futurist Testing Lab

Faraday Future Appoints Dr. Carsten Breitfeld as Global Chief Executive Officer

AUTO INDUSTRY VETERAN BRINGS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATIONDR. BREITFELD TO FOCUS ON DEVELOPING INDUSTRY-LEADING TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS AND ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTSFF FOUNDER YT JIA RESIGNS FROM CEO POST TO ASSUME ROLE OF CPUO (CHIEF PRODUCT & USER OFFICER)DR. BREITFELD AND YT JIA TO ESTABLISH A STRONGER GLOBAL TEAM ACROSS PRODUCT, TECHNOLOGY… Continue reading Faraday Future Appoints Dr. Carsten Breitfeld as Global Chief Executive Officer

De Tomaso’s Flamboyant New Hypercar Is a Futuristic Tribute to the Marque’s Past – Robb Report

In a world where supercar design seems to have gotten ever more angular, this new hypercar, from resurrected marque De Tomaso, is showing curves worthy of an alpine pass. The P72’s bubbly roof, headlamps and tail view feel almost cartoonish in shape, but get some interesting edge from its glittering copper wheels and other rosy-
hued… Continue reading De Tomaso’s Flamboyant New Hypercar Is a Futuristic Tribute to the Marque’s Past – Robb Report

Hennessey Venom F5 Engine Delivers 1817 Horsepower

A Texas-Built Twin Turbo V8 Engine Named “FURY” Sealy. Texas– After an extensive engineering and development phase, the Hennessey team has done it again. The company’s all new Venom F5 engine produces an astounding 1817 horsepower and 1193 lb-ft of torque. Based on the classic American V8 / LS architecture, the Hennessey V8 engine uses… Continue reading Hennessey Venom F5 Engine Delivers 1817 Horsepower