Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – The Independent

The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognize a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – The Independent

Ford CEO: US needs to regulate self-driving systems – Ohionewstime.com

Detroit — The CEO of America’s second-largest car company is calling on the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to enhance the safety of electronic driving systems. By encouraging federal regulations, Ford CEO Jim Farley has become CEO of the car, becoming as popular on American roads as questions are… Continue reading Ford CEO: US needs to regulate self-driving systems – Ohionewstime.com

Light is the key to long-range, fully autonomous EVs

Nick Harris Contributor Nick Harris is a scientist, engineer, and the founder and CEO of Lightmatter, which manufactures photonic processors. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) hold immense promise. At times, the headlines about the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry seem ominous, with a focus on accidents, regulation or company valuations that some find undeserving. None of… Continue reading Light is the key to long-range, fully autonomous EVs

Tesla is reportedly testing lidar sensors, which Elon Musk dismissed as ‘expensive’ and ‘unnecessary’ (LAZR, TSLA)

Tesla bought lidar sensors from Luminar for testing, Bloomberg reported Monday.  Elon Musk has called lidar technology “expensive,” “unnecessary,” and a “fool’s errand.” Musk says he’ll develop self-driving tech that relies mainly on cameras instead.  See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly derided the use of lidar sensors for… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly testing lidar sensors, which Elon Musk dismissed as ‘expensive’ and ‘unnecessary’ (LAZR, TSLA)

Elon Musk and Bitcoin miners say they want to address crypto’s sustainability problem

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor tweeted Monday that after a weekend meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and “leading Bitcoin miners in North America,” the group has agreed to form a Bitcoin Mining Council, “to promote energy usage transparency [and] accelerate sustainability initiatives worldwide.” Musk tweeted earlier in the day that the group “committed to publish… Continue reading Elon Musk and Bitcoin miners say they want to address crypto’s sustainability problem

Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems

Detroit – The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognize a need to more closely monitor the emerging… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems

@VW Group: NEWSROOM: 6 driving situations where IQ.DRIVE can lend a hand003143

May 24, 2021 No matter how focused you are when behind the wheel, or how careful you are in everyday driving, things happen—like a sudden obstacle or a vehicle you can’t see in your mirrors. And no matter how comfortable it is inside your vehicle, that highway commute can be a little stressful. To help… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: 6 driving situations where IQ.DRIVE can lend a hand003143

NIO Announces Renewal of Joint Manufacturing Arrangements

SHANGHAI, China, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer and a leading manufacturer of premium smart electric vehicles in China, today announced that it has entered into manufacturing agreements with Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd., or JAC, and Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd., or… Continue reading NIO Announces Renewal of Joint Manufacturing Arrangements

Coventry University, L&T Tech to develop new solutions for automotive and manufacturing industry

Bangalore-headquartered L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a global leading pure-play engineering services company has signed a collaboration agreement with UK’s Coventry University to build and deliver new-generation engineering solutions for the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The partnership will see research undertaken in autonomous mobility solutions and vehicle dynamics with the aim of strengthening LTTS’ technology capabilities… Continue reading Coventry University, L&T Tech to develop new solutions for automotive and manufacturing industry

Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360

The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognise a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley Says US Needs to Regulate Automated Driving Systems – Gadgets 360