Investors go back to basics with simpler self-driving vehicles, article with gallery

COVENTRY, England, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Developing fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) that can go everywhere has proven harder and more expensive than expected, but investors are continuing to fund startups that target simpler self-driving vehicle solutions far removed from pedestrians and other vehicles operated by unpredictable humans. British AV software company Oxbotica, Sweden’s Einride, America’s… Continue reading Investors go back to basics with simpler self-driving vehicles, article with gallery

Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

Some of that technology won’t be exclusively Sony. For example, the CES concept included Amazon’s Alexa voice control. Sony instead hopes it can bring new ideas to entertain both the driver and passengers, drawing on its PlayStation expertise. For example, Afeela will use the Unreal Engine 3D computer graphics developed by PlayStation partner and Fortnite… Continue reading Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

Power up your senses #LikeABosch – innovative sensing solutions at the heart of everyday life

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Bosch press conference! After two years of virtual participation due to the pandemic, I’m so glad we can stage a live event again – and that I finally have the chance to be here in person, representing Bosch at the beating heart of the tech universe! Of course… Continue reading Power up your senses #LikeABosch – innovative sensing solutions at the heart of everyday life

DOJ requests Autopilot, FSD documents from Tesla

The U.S. Department of Justice has asked Tesla for documents related to its branded Full Self-Driving and Autopilot advanced driver-assistance systems, the automaker disclosed in a securities filing. Tesla said in the filing it “has received requests from the DOJ for documents related to Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD features. . . . To our knowledge no… Continue reading DOJ requests Autopilot, FSD documents from Tesla

Tesla gets Justice Department subpoena over driver-assist systems

The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc. related to its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features, according to a regulatory filing. “To our knowledge no government agency in any ongoing investigation has concluded that any wrongdoing occurred,” Tesla said in the filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Austin, Texas-based electric… Continue reading Tesla gets Justice Department subpoena over driver-assist systems

Sumaria Systems announces appointment of Dave Dzaran as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sumaria Systems, a leading provider of professional, technology, engineering, and management services to the U.S. Government, has announced the appointment of Dave Dzaran to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Dave will oversee the continued growth of the company and sustain the strong culture built on performance, teamwork and… Continue reading Sumaria Systems announces appointment of Dave Dzaran as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The DOJ is looking into Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims

Officials want details in the aftermath of multiple crashes. The rumors of Tesla facing a Justice Department investigation were true. The EV designer has confirmed in an SEC filing that the DOJ has requested documents linked to Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. Tesla says that no government body has determined “wrongdoing” as part of… Continue reading The DOJ is looking into Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims

Despite mounting opposition, the Bay Area’s robotaxis keep racking up the miles

/ Waymo and Cruise reported a record number of trips in the last quarter, even as San Francisco’s transportation officials seek to slow down their progress. It’s a sign that the robotaxi experiment will continue to roll along, no matter who finds it annoying. Image: Getty Images City officials are sick of them. Residents are… Continue reading Despite mounting opposition, the Bay Area’s robotaxis keep racking up the miles

Vehicle networking & autonomous driving

Autonomous driving has many building blocks. A very important component is telematics. Strictly speaking, autonomous driving only means that the car or vehicle moves by itself. That can already be found in the word automobile. It’s just that it doesn’t just drive itself, i.e. it’s motorized, it steers the car itself. But that requires an… Continue reading Vehicle networking & autonomous driving

Hyundai Mobis received record-high global orders, nearly doubled last year

Hyundai Mobis reaches a new milestone by receiving record-braking auto components orders worth $4.7 billion, thanks to bold sales strategies. Significant achievements include electrification component order from a global automaker in progress, and new orders from major brands in North America and Europe. Targeting $5.3 billion of global sales in 2023, leveraging its global production… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis received record-high global orders, nearly doubled last year