We’re still not at the point where autonomous vehicle systems can best human drivers in all scenarios, but the hope is that eventually, technology being incorporated into self-driving cars will be capable of things humans can’t even fathom — like seeing around corners. There’s been a lot of work and research put into this concept over… Continue reading MIT uses shadows to help autonomous vehicles see around corners
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VW ramps up China electric car factories, taking aim at Tesla
FRANKFURT/ZWICKAU (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc and making China the key battleground. A future charging facility for autonomous vehicles using Stable robotics and Electrify… Continue reading VW ramps up China electric car factories, taking aim at Tesla
Visteon Announces Third-Quarter 2019 Results
Sales of $731 million up 7 percent year-over-yearNet income of $14 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $62 million Awarded $4.6 billion in new business year-to-dateVAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC) today announced third-quarter 2019 results, reporting net income attributable to Visteon of $14 million or $0.50 per diluted share, compared… Continue reading Visteon Announces Third-Quarter 2019 Results
Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis
DETROIT (Reuters) – Waymo Chief Executive John Krafcik said the self-driving vehicle company is now offering limited “rider-only” trips in Phoenix, Arizona, as it looks beyond the robo-taxis business to generate future revenue. FILE PHOTO: A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo in the Manhattan borough of New York City,… Continue reading Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis
VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race
FRANKFURT/ZWICKAU (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and making China the key battleground. A future charging facility for autonomous vehicles using Stable robotics and… Continue reading VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race
Hyundai Mobis Increases the 5G Connected Car Development Synergies!
SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330): [Situation #1] Two M.Billys, Hyundai Mobis’ autonomous driving test vehicle, start autonomous driving one after the other. The information, which the preceding vehicle secured through autonomous driving sensors, e.g. cameras and radars, is reflected on the map in real-time, and delivered to the following vehicle. As the preceding vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Increases the 5G Connected Car Development Synergies!
Smart Radar System Raises Series A for the World’s First 4D Image Radar with Sub-1 Degree Angular Resolution
SEONGNAM, Korea, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Smart Radar System (SRS), a startup developing radar solutions for autonomous cars and industrial applications, closed a $4 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Kakao Ventures, with participation from Hemi Ventures, Hyundai Investment Partners and other investors. Continue Reading Smart Radar System RETINA 4:… Continue reading Smart Radar System Raises Series A for the World’s First 4D Image Radar with Sub-1 Degree Angular Resolution
VW revs up efforts to take on driverless vehicle rivals
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NIO Inc. Announces Management Change
SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NIO), a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, today announced that Mr. Louis T. Hsieh has tendered his resignation as chief financial officer of the Company for personal reasons, effective October 30, 2019. The Company has commenced the search for… Continue reading NIO Inc. Announces Management Change
Hyundai partners with Pony.ai, Via to launch self-driving fleet in US
Oct 28, 2019 2 min read In this image from Pony.ai, a fleet of self-driving Hyundai KONA Electric SUVs will provide a free ride-sharing service to the community of Irvine, Calif. starting Nov. 4, 2019. (Image credit: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor Group is partnering with Chinese self-driving startup Pony.ai and US mobility firm Via to launch… Continue reading Hyundai partners with Pony.ai, Via to launch self-driving fleet in US