Jan 6, 2021 In the default driving mode, the vehicle coasts in the majority of cases when lifting off the accelerator pedal Brake energy recuperation maximizes at up to 0.13 g on lift off, close to 0.3 g when using the brake pedal Braking characteristics are tailored to the needs of most drivers Wolfsburg —… Continue reading @VW Group: Brake or coast? Intelligent regenerative braking on the Volkswagen ID.4
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Michelin launches a simplification and competitiveness project to support the evolution of its activities in France
Michelin launches a simplification and competitiveness project to support the evolution of its activities in France Michelin is going to launch a reinforced simplification and competitiveness plan to significantly improve the agility and overall performance of its manufacturing and corporate and administrative operations in France. The plan is part of a broad co-construction and social… Continue reading Michelin launches a simplification and competitiveness project to support the evolution of its activities in France
Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market
PARIS — For years, Chinese automobile makers have failed to enter the European market, known to be mature and conservative. But last year’s unexpected boom in sales of electric vehicles in Europe is expected to change the game. One of China’s major EV makers, Xpeng, announced late December that it would start delivering its G3… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market
Sense Photonics Demonstrates the World’s First 940nm Global Shutter Flash LiDAR with 200-Meter Range for Mass-Market Automotive Applications
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sense Photonics announced today that it has achieved an industry-first by successfully demonstrating 200-meter detection with its proprietary global shutter flash LiDAR system. The Sense system leverages the company’s proprietary emitter and SPAD sensor technologies. Sense Silicon, a backside illuminated CMOS SPAD device with more than 140,000 pixels, is… Continue reading Sense Photonics Demonstrates the World’s First 940nm Global Shutter Flash LiDAR with 200-Meter Range for Mass-Market Automotive Applications
@Hyundai: Kia unveils new logo and global brand slogan to ignite its bold transformation for the future
Kia celebrates its new face and slogan, declaring the brand’s future transformationThe new logo features ‘symmetry’, ‘rhythm’ and ‘rising’ elements that embody Kia’s confidence and commitment to customersKia discloses new brand slogan: ‘Movement that inspires’Kia sets new Guinness World Record for ‘Most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launching fireworks simultaneously’ during logo unveiling showThe new brand… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia unveils new logo and global brand slogan to ignite its bold transformation for the future
Kia unveils new logo and global brand slogan to ignite its bold transformation for the future
– Kia celebrates its new face and slogan, declaring the brand’s future transformation – The new logo features ‘symmetry’, ‘rhythm’ and ‘rising’ elements that embody Kia’s confidence and commitment to customers – Kia discloses new brand slogan: ‘Movement that inspires’ – Kia sets new Guinness World Record for ‘Most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launching fireworks… Continue reading Kia unveils new logo and global brand slogan to ignite its bold transformation for the future
Oxbotica to accelerate autonomous platform rollout with Series B funding
Oxbotica, a global autonomous vehicle software major, has completed $47 million Series B investment with partners across the globe led by bp ventures. The funding will accelerate its commercial deployment of its autonomy software platform across multiple industries and key markets, especially for rolling out urban passenger transportation applications in the future. Investors from across… Continue reading Oxbotica to accelerate autonomous platform rollout with Series B funding
Tata Motors brings back Safari, codenamed Gravitas
The Tata Safari is back, in a new avatar! Tata Motors has announced that it is bringing back its iconic Safari brand with its forthcoming flagship SUV (codenamed Gravitas). It may be recollected that the Tata Safari introduced India to the SUV lifestyle over two decades ago. The Safari will have a Republic Day unveiling. It… Continue reading Tata Motors brings back Safari, codenamed Gravitas
India the new volume growth driver for Kia Motors
After registering a 5.9 decline in its CY2020 global sales due to serious challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Kia Motors is preparing a brand transformation in 2021, based on its ‘Plan S’ business strategy. The Korean automaker registered cumulative sales of 2.61 million units in 2020, but is now targeting to sell 2.92 million… Continue reading India the new volume growth driver for Kia Motors
Oxbotica raises $47M to deploy its autonomous vehicle software in industrial applications
While the world continues to await the arrival of safe, reliable and cost-effective self-driving cars, one of the pioneers in the world of autonomous vehicle software has raised some substantial funding to double down on what it sees as a more immediate opportunity: providing technology to industrial companies to build off-road applications. Oxbotica, the Oxford,… Continue reading Oxbotica raises $47M to deploy its autonomous vehicle software in industrial applications