Start des Projektes „AirPortMover“

Enge-Sande, 29.01.2019 – Anfang Dezember fiel der Startschuss für das Projekt „AirPortMover“. Ziel des vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi) im Rahmen des Fachprogramms „Neue Fahrzeug und Systemtechnologien“ geförderten Vorhabens ist die Entwicklung von autonomen, elektrisch angetriebenen Nutzfahrzeugen für das Einsatzumfeld Flughafen und Flughafenvorfeld. Ein Einsatz bestehender autonomer Fahrzeuge auf Flughäfen ist bisher nicht… Continue reading Start des Projektes „AirPortMover“

French group Faurecia to launch tender offer for Clarion acquisition

PARIS (Reuters) – French car parts company Faurecia said it would launch on Jan. 30 its tender offer to buy out Japanese car navigation system maker Clarion as part of its previously announced $1.3 billion (£989.12 million) takeover of Clarion from Hitachi. The Clarion takeover is the latest in a flurry of deals among car… Continue reading French group Faurecia to launch tender offer for Clarion acquisition

This Is AEye

Solving the Challenges of Artificial Perception for Autonomous Vehicles
We are the creators of iDAR, the world’s leading artificial perception platform which combines solid-state, agile LiDAR with a low-light HD camera and embedded artificial intelligence to mimic the advanced data structure of the human visual cortex, allowing for safer, more efficient autonomous driving. iDAR’s unique architecture enables industry leading performance in range, scan rate, and resolution.

AEye has demonstrated a range of more 1000m, a scan rate of greater than 100Hz, and the ability to achieve 1 mm scale resolution with true color. And that’s only the beginning! As a company, AEye values integrity, innovation, and a dedication to change the world by bringing sensible, problem-solving ADAS and Mobility perception solutions to market.

What groundbreaking achievements will AEye reach next?

This Is AEye — The Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Part I – Think Like a Robot, Perceive Like a HumanAEye’s iDAR Shatters Both Range and Scan Rate Performance Records for Automotive Grade LiDARThe Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Part II – Blind Technology without Compassion Is RuthlessGartner Names AEye Cool Vendor in AI for Computer VisionLG Electronics and AEye Announce Strategic Partnership to Address Sensing and Perception Needs of ADAS MarketBlair LaCorte Named President of AEyeAEye’s $40M Series B Includes Numerous Automotive Leaders Including Subaru, Hella, LG, and SKAEye Announces Industry Leading Family of Perception Sensors for ADAS SolutionsAEye Introduces Next Generation of Artificial Perception: New Dynamic Vixels™AEye Introduces Advanced Mobility Product for the Autonomous Vehicle Market

Plant Expansion Strengthens BorgWarner’s Presence in India and Southeast Asia

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner, a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, celebrated the opening of its expanded facility in Kakkalur, India. With its leading-edge production line for advanced engine timing and variable cam timing (VCT) systems, the expanded plant meets the increasing demand… Continue reading Plant Expansion Strengthens BorgWarner’s Presence in India and Southeast Asia

UPDATE 1-Sweden’s Autoliv delays 2020 targets as car markets slow

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s Autoliv forecast lower-than-expected organic sales growth this year and delayed its 2020 sales and margin targets, blaming a slowdown in car production and sales as well as an increase in raw material prices. The world’s largest maker of airbags and seat-belts said on Friday it was maintaining its targets of reaching… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Sweden’s Autoliv delays 2020 targets as car markets slow

Continental Secures Follow-On Order for Shanghai Metro, in Turn Helping to Avoid Total Gridlock in China

Original equipment manufacturer CRRC continues to rely on Continental’s products Continental air springs enhance ride comfort on Shanghai’s metro Less noise and vibration in the carriages reduce stress levels Shanghai, January 2019. Technology company Continental has generated long-term business with its railway engineering components, securing a follow-on order for future metro projects in the Chinese… Continue reading Continental Secures Follow-On Order for Shanghai Metro, in Turn Helping to Avoid Total Gridlock in China

Allianz said to make headway in talks to acquire Malaysian auto insurer

January 29, 2019 Allianz Malaysia Bhd. has been chosen to progress in talks to acquire Malaysia’s second-biggest car insurer after edging out Japanese rival Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., people with knowledge of the matter said. AmGeneral Insurance Bhd.’s owners have decided to enter detailed discussions with Allianz on a potential deal, according to the people,… Continue reading Allianz said to make headway in talks to acquire Malaysian auto insurer

Special Award for Quality Manager of ZF Business Unit Off-Highway Systems

„Ever since gaining my doctorate, I have worked intensively in the area of heat treatment and in particular in material engineering – in research as well as in industrial practice“, says Dr. Küper. „I feel very honored that my work is awarded with this highly respected prize.” Not only the AWT but in particular the… Continue reading Special Award for Quality Manager of ZF Business Unit Off-Highway Systems

Continental for data protection

The boss of the automotive supplier Continental calls for data protection to take account. The last Federal Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), had the Ethics Committee convene with the Autonomous driving employed. Although they promised to cast their results into laws, that did not happen. Also the current Minister of Transport, Andreas Scheuer (CSU)… Continue reading Continental for data protection