Tag: Autonomous

A New Way to Think about Snowstorms – Foul Weather Proves a Hot Topic at ITS World Congress in Montreal

A vision of transportation’s future As cities stock up on deicers and snowplow drivers prepare for long nights, tech companies, automakers, policymakers and others at ITS World Congress in Montreal are talking about ways to make transportation safer in foul weather. Held annually, ITS World Congress brings together people to hash out how transportation is… Continue reading A New Way to Think about Snowstorms – Foul Weather Proves a Hot Topic at ITS World Congress in Montreal

Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks

Yokohama, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed automotive intrusion detection and prevention systems as a cyber security countermeasure for autonomous and connected cars. Connected cars are connected to the Internet, so like current IT systems, they have a possibility of receiving cyber attacks from around the world. By using Panasonic’s newly… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks

Mobike’s First Day Explains The Power Of Bike Sharing In China

Whenever I see a small company having a startling large impact on the world, I look for an engine. I look for something that is amplifying what a relatively small number of people are doing. For example, the engine that rocketed Facebook (and Wechat) upwards was the economics and psychology of social media (plus viral… Continue reading Mobike’s First Day Explains The Power Of Bike Sharing In China

Panasonic’s “Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor” – Detects Rotation Angle of Vehicular Motors with Superior Accuracy

About the “A3MR” (A-cubed MR) The “Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor” or the “A3MR” Panasonic unveiled in March 2017 is a sensor device that detects the rotation angle of vehicular motors with superior precision. The 3 “A”s of the “A3MR” stands for:Anisotropic (AMR – Anisotropic Magneto Resistance element)Absolute (Absolute angle measurement)Accurate (Accurate detection) “A3MR” is a… Continue reading Panasonic’s “Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor” – Detects Rotation Angle of Vehicular Motors with Superior Accuracy

Fiat Chrysler participates in Alliance for robot cars

Wednesday, 08/16/2017 13:26 clock Fiat Chrysler wants to work with you in the future BMW and the US chip specialist Intel Assistance Systems for self-driving cars develop. The Italian-American concern with brands such as Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep and Alfa Romeo joins for it as the first automaker of the alliance founded last year, as the… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler participates in Alliance for
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Tencent Partners With Guangzhou Automobile Group To Break Into Automotive Industry

Tencent Holdings Ltd. has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. to discuss possible cooperation in automobile e-commerce, automobile insurance and new energy vehicles, according to a statement issued by Guangzhou Automobile Group. The agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group, whose shares traded on Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges soared on… Continue reading Tencent Partners With Guangzhou Automobile Group To Break Into Automotive Industry

Tencent, Baidu Lead $600M Round In Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker NIO

Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Baidu Inc. have led a US$600 million funding round in Shanghai-based electric car maker NIO, formerly known as NextEV, according to Chinese media reports citing insiders. IDG Capital, American investment firm TPG, Hillhouse Capital, Lenovo Group Ltd., Singapore-based GIC Private Ltd., and a number of investors also participated in the round,… Continue reading Tencent, Baidu Lead $600M Round In Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker NIO

Tencent Buys 5% Of Tesla In Deal With Potential Synergy Between Two Tech Giants

Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. has bought a 5% stake in U.S. electric vehicle maker and renewable energy firm Tesla for US$1.78 billion. This is a deal that gives investors much to anticipate as the two could potentially partner in many areas. The combination is welcomed by investors, as Tesla’s shares were up 6.54%… Continue reading Tencent Buys 5% Of Tesla In Deal With Potential Synergy Between Two Tech Giants

Global Smart Transport Market To Expand 50 Times To Reach $1.5 Trillion By 2030

The future mobility market, those providing self-driving smart electric vehicles and shared mobility, is likely to expand 50 times to reach US$1.5 trillion in market size by 2030, compared to today’s US$30 billion. Investors could benefit from companies in the electrification, autonomous driving, Internet of Cars (IoC) and shared mobility categories, according to a BofA… Continue reading Global Smart Transport Market To Expand 50 Times To Reach $1.5 Trillion By 2030