It turns out that self-driving is really, really hard. Backtracking Tech giant Apple is giving up on full autonomy for its upcoming car and delaying the target launch date by a year to 2026, Bloomberg reports. The company’s highly secretive project, known as Titan, has been in limbo as execs started to realize that current… Continue reading Apple Gives Up on Making Its Upcoming Car Fully Autonomous
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Human Horizons Selects BlackBerry to Power Its Ultra-Futuristic Digital GT, HiPhi Z Vehicle
SHANGHAI and WATERLOO, ON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that Human Horizons, a leading Chinese new mobility and intelligent driving technology company, has selected BlackBerry QNX technology to power the autonomous driving controller and intelligent digital cockpit controller of its second flagship vehicle, the HiPhi Z. Leveraging the QNX®… Continue reading Human Horizons Selects BlackBerry to Power Its Ultra-Futuristic Digital GT, HiPhi Z Vehicle
Temasek participates in Swedish EV truck maker Einride’s $500m fundingThe latest tranche brings the total funding received by Einride to $650m.
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has participated in the $500 million funding round of Swedish autonomous and electric truck company Einride. The funding includes an equity-based $200 million Series C portion with backers including Temasek, Swedish pension fund AMF, Northzone and EQT Ventures, according to news reports. Einride has also secured $300 million in debt… Continue reading Temasek participates in Swedish EV truck maker Einride’s $500m fundingThe latest tranche brings the total funding received by Einride to $650m.
Tesla appears to be turning back to radar for its vehicles
Tesla plans to add a new radar product to its vehicles in mid-January, according to documents posted with the Federal Communications Commission. The disclosure, which was first reported by Electrek, comes as the company faces scrutiny over the safety and capabilities of its standard advanced driver assistance system known as Autopilot and the $15,000 optional… Continue reading Tesla appears to be turning back to radar for its vehicles
Tesla on self-driving claims: ‘failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud’
Tesla defended itself in a lawsuit over its self-driving claims brought by a customer by saying that “mere failure to realize a long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud.” In September, we reported on a Tesla owner filing a class-action lawsuit against Tesla over “allegedly misleading the public regarding its Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving… Continue reading Tesla on self-driving claims: ‘failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud’
Europe Electric Vehicle Market to Reach $1.95 Trillion by 2029 at a 44.6% CAGR
DUBLIN, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Europe Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type; Propulsion Type; Power Output; End Use, Charging Standard, and Country – Forecasts to 2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Europe EV market is expected to record a CAGR of 44.6% during the forecast period 2022-2029. This market is projected… Continue reading Europe Electric Vehicle Market to Reach $1.95 Trillion by 2029 at a 44.6% CAGR
Drone Express Partners with Microsoft to Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) Delivery Drones
DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Drone Express, an innovative last-mile logistics company, has partnered with Microsoft to launch a new version of their DE-2020 drone using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for in-flight navigation systems. This creative collaboration will equip delivery drones with Microsoft Azure to host the AI solutions and use Azure Machine Learning… Continue reading Drone Express Partners with Microsoft to Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) Delivery Drones
This is the dock that lets Skydio drones truly fly themselves
Drones/ Tech / The Skydio Dock can automatically launch, land, protect, recharge, and remotely send missions to the self-flying drone. It’s almost completely autonomous — over short ranges and if you have a waiver. The Skydio Dock, with a Skydio X2 drone. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Skydio is the only company making… Continue reading This is the dock that lets Skydio drones truly fly themselves
Apple Auto will not be available until 2026
There has been speculation about Apple’s car for years. It has now been announced that it will be launched in 2026. It has not been officially confirmed, but Apple is working on its own electric car that should have autonomous driving functions. The colloquial iCar was named ProjectTitan operated. There were many rumors about it… Continue reading Apple Auto will not be available until 2026
What Does the New Normal Look Like for Car Rental?
Electric vehicles, telematics, and contactless rentals are three key areas to watch that present potential threats from within. Photo: Canva You can’t beat a global pandemic to appreciate the value of a rental car. Forgive me for the flippant statement, but I’m being provocative to make a point. Hertz just posted revenue per unit, per… Continue reading What Does the New Normal Look Like for Car Rental?