Tesla will start delivering Model Y and Model 3 vehicles without radar to customers in Europe and the Middle East, a continuation of the company’s plans and CEO Elon Musk’s desire to only use cameras combined with machine learning to support its advanced driver assistance system and other active safety features. Tesla first started to… Continue reading No more radar for Tesla EVs headed for Europe, Middle East
Tag: Autonomous
Aurora launches autonomous freight pilot with Werner, expands terminal network
Aurora Innovation is launching its third autonomous freight pilot in Texas. Starting this week, Aurora Driver-powered trucks will haul loads for Werner Enterprises, a transportation and logistics company, between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas. The startup is already hauling freight for Uber Freight customers and for FedEx, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier. LTL freight refers… Continue reading Aurora launches autonomous freight pilot with Werner, expands terminal network
Toyota joins Tesla in developing self-driving tech with low-cost cameras, article with gallery
San Francisco, April 6 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor (7203.T) unit Woven Planet has joined Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) in trying to advance self-driving technology without expensive sensors such as lidars. Woven Planet told Reuters it is able to use low-cost cameras to collect data and effectively train its self-driving system, a “breakthrough” that it hopes will… Continue reading Toyota joins Tesla in developing self-driving tech with low-cost cameras, article with gallery
Torc Robotics opens technology and development center in Stuttgart
Autonomous Trucking Company Working to Commercialize Self-Driving Trucks Within the Decade BLACKSBURG, Va., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany. Torc is a leader in SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles. Torc Europe GmbH will tap… Continue reading Torc Robotics opens technology and development center in Stuttgart
German Handelsblatt: Prototype ride: Only in long – This is how the new BMW 7er004089 drives
BMW 7 Series The new, still slightly camouflaged 7 Series stretches to almost 5.40 meters and is the pinnacle of BMW’s sedan range. (Photo: dpa) BMW prepares the premiere of the new 7 Series. The upcoming flagship will be presented after Easter and will go on sale shortly before the end of the year. The… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Prototype ride: Only in long – This is how the new BMW 7er004089 drives
@Honda: GM and Honda to Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments
DETROIT / TOKYO April 5, 2022 – General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies are working together to enable global… Continue reading @Honda: GM and Honda to Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments
Why Chinese driverless car company AutoX disengaged its safety features
Tech group conducted risky test drives in push for better data and investment, according to former staff Go to Source
Why I Ride with Waymo: Dalibor
Dalibor – thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Mind starting out with a little background on yourself? Yes, I’m Dalibor, and I’m 23 years old. I’ve been living in San Francisco for just over a year now in Outer Richmond, and so far, it’s been great. I currently work as a barista… Continue reading Why I Ride with Waymo: Dalibor
Apple continues to research autonomous driving
Project Titan is still alive: Apple is stepping up its autonomous driving testing program. About the ProjectTitan you always know very little, there Apple the information is rarely confirmed. Apple has not confirmed this message either, after which Apple intends to expand its testing program. This emerges from the data from the Californian traffic authority… Continue reading Apple continues to research autonomous driving
Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Arriver Business from SSW Partners
“As we become a key technology partner to the automotive industry, Arriver’s Driver Assistance assets will accelerate our efforts to deliver a leading, ADAS solution as part of our Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ platform,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and GM, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We remain committed to offering advanced solutions for all vehicle… Continue reading Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Arriver Business from SSW Partners