Tag: Autonomous

Porsche Is Reinventing Its Main Plant To Handle Taycan Production

Porsche Taycan to be produced on multiple floors and in different building complexes using a flexi-line with driverless transport systems that move automatically from station to station. The introduction of the all-electric Porsche Taycan turns out to be an unprecedented challenge for the German manufacturer. Porsche is investing roughly €1 billion in its main production… Continue reading Porsche Is Reinventing Its Main Plant To Handle Taycan Production

NIO Inc. Provides July 2019 Monthly Delivery Update

Delivered 837 vehicles in July 2019, consisting of 673 ES6s and 164 ES8s Cumulative deliveries of ES8 and ES6 reached 19,727 SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, today provided its July 2019 delivery results. NIO delivered 837 vehicles… Continue reading NIO Inc. Provides July 2019 Monthly Delivery Update

Bosch is working on glasses-free 3D displays for in-car use

German auto industry giant Bosch is developing new technology that will add glasses-free 3D imaging to future versions of its in-car digital display technology. These 3D displays use passive 3D tech, which means you won’t need to wear glasses to see the effect, and it also skips eye tracking, which is a key ingredient for… Continue reading Bosch is working on glasses-free 3D displays for in-car use

Autonomous Carsharing Program Launches in New Zealand

Users must download the Loop app to book a vehicle. Photo via Depositphotos. Self-driving carsharing service Loop has launched in the New Zealand city of Hamilton under a three-year contract, the NZ Herald reports. Waikato-based Loop operates a fleet of Volkswagen Golfs that cost about 15 NZD ($9.70) to rent per hour. Users must download… Continue reading Autonomous Carsharing Program Launches in New Zealand

MADD and Velodyne Partnership Makes a Splash in the Media

MADD and Velodyne Partnership Makes a Splash in the MediaAugust 8, 2019|In Media Coverage|By Albie Jarvis
Adam Vanek, JT Griffin & LaRonda Scott of MADD and Marta Hall & Sally Frykman of Velodyne LidarAdam Vanek hops in the car for a lidar ride along!

For almost 40 years, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has
worked to change behaviors and attitudes toward drunk driving. Through their
work, the organization has learned technology is essential to achieving the
goal of zero deaths caused by drunk driving.

Piyush Rajan wrote
in Telematics Wire about how MADD has partnered for a second year with Velodyne
Lidar.

The article noted:

“MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving is working toward
eradicating this crime through four key elements that include supporting high
visibility law enforcement, ignition interlocks, support for advanced vehicle
technology, and building public support. Velodyne’s work with autonomous
vehicle technology is a natural complement to MADD’s support for future
technologies.”

In covering the MADD/Velodyne partnership, Lynn Walford
wrote a story
in Auto Connected Car News which stated:

“The partnership continues a public education effort across
the country on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicle technology. On October
2, 2019, MADD will participate in Velodyne Lidar’s second annual World Safety
Summit on Autonomous Technology at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The
summit is designed to advance understanding of the safety benefits that can be
achieved with autonomous vehicle technology.”

Business Insider posted
the news, which quoted MADD National President Helen Witty saying:

“Autonomous vehicle technology holds the incredible promise
of helping us eliminate drunk driving. That’s why we are so excited to partner
with Velodyne.”

The news was also posted in Geospatial
World and Safe
Car News.

Velodyne and MADD will continue to work together in advocating
for the safe advancement of autonomous vehicle technology so it can achieve its
full potential in saving lives.

To read the complete Auto Connected Car News story, please
go to: https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2019/08/autonomous-self-driving-news/

To review the Telematics Wire article, please go to: https://www.telematicswire.net/vehicle-telematics-vehicle-information-technology-and-navigation/madd-partners-with-velodyne-lidar-to-understand-autonomous-vehicle-technology/

To see the Business Insider news post, please go to: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/madd-teams-with-velodyne-lidar-for-a-second-year-to-advance-understanding-of-autonomous-vehicle-technology-1028399387

Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com

19.07.2019: In an interview, Volkswagen s CEO explains the Group s three strategic goals. At a glance which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford Alliance? In an interview, Volkswagen’s CEO explains the Group’s three strategic goals. At a glance – which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford… Continue reading Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com

Autonomous Vehicle Technology Publishes Aravind Ratnam’s New Metrics for LiDAR Evaluation

In the August 2019 issue of Autonomous Vehicle Technology magazine, AEye’s VP of Product Management, Aravind Ratnam, rethinks the three Rs of LiDAR — rate, resolution, and range — and proposes extending automotive LiDAR evaluation metrics to meet the capabilities of today’s technology.
Download the ArticleAutonomous Vehicle Technology Publishes Aravind Ratnam’s New Metrics for LiDAR Evaluation —AEye Announces Industry Leading Family of Perception Sensors for ADAS SolutionsRethinking the Three “Rs” of LiDAR: Rate, Resolution and RangeHella and AEye Extend Strategic Partnership to Deliver Sensing and Perception Solutions for ADAS and Autonomous DrivingAEye Team Profile: Dr. Allan SteinhardtAEye Team Profile: Indu VijayanA Decade of Autonomous Vehicle InvestmentsDigital Journal Asks: “Will agile sensor technology surpass LiDAR”?AEye iDAR: Sensor Performance Validation Report (VSI Labs)AEye’s iDAR Shatters Both Range and Scan Rate Performance Records for Automotive Grade LiDAR

US government quietly kills autonomous vehicle committee

Sponsored Links AkaratPhasura via Getty Images The Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) hasn’t been active since it was formed in 2017. And it won’t be active anytime in the future, because according to The Verge, the administration has quietly killed it without even telling its members. Under President Obama, the… Continue reading US government quietly kills autonomous vehicle committee

Velodyne Lidar Announces Breakthrough Sensor for Autonomous Systems, Puck 32MR

August 9, 2019 Delivers High-Resolution, Real-Time Lidar for Mobile Robots, Shuttles, and More The Velodyne Puck 32MR™ bolsters Velodyne’s robust portfolio of patented sensor technology, delivering rich perception data for mid-range applications. Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today introduced the Puck 32MR™ sensor to address key markets in the autonomous industry. This product offers a cost-effective perception… Continue reading Velodyne Lidar Announces Breakthrough Sensor for Autonomous Systems, Puck 32MR