FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler AG on Wednesday said it will add battery manufacturing capabilities to its Mercedes-Benz plants in Sindelfingen and Untertuerkheim, as the carmaker seeks to transition from combustion to electric cars. The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke The battery deal… Continue reading Daimler to build battery factories in Sindelfingen, Untertuerkheim
Tag: Autonomous
Bosch & Foreca – Weather Feeling for Autonomous Driving
In cooperation with Foreca’s weather expertise, Bosch has developed the “Popometer”. The word “Popometer” apparently comes from the racing car industry and means the feeling for the road conditions in relation to the weather. The racers would notice it from the back of the hip out and so put the term popo-meter through. And so… Continue reading Bosch & Foreca – Weather Feeling for Autonomous Driving
Daimler and Baidu to Enhance Strategic Cooperation in Automated Driving and Vehicle Connectivity
Daimler and Baidu signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand partner-ship through the Apollo autonomous driving platform and to integrate Baidu’s vehicle connectivity services into Mercedes-Benz infotainment system MBUX. Dr. Dieter Zetsche: “Automated driving and connectivity are progressing at an unprecedented rate in China. Daimler and Baidu already enjoy a strong partnership in these two… Continue reading Daimler and Baidu to Enhance Strategic Cooperation in Automated Driving and Vehicle Connectivity
After the Fatal Crash, Uber Revamps Its Robo-Car Testing
In the four months since an Uber self-driving car struck and killed a woman in Arizona, the ride-hail company’s autonomous vehicle tech has stayed off public roads. The governor of that state banned Uber from testing there; the company let its autonomous vehicle testing permit lapse in California; it pulled its vehicles off the streets… Continue reading After the Fatal Crash, Uber Revamps Its Robo-Car Testing
Telefónica and SEAT present the first use case of assisted driving via the mobile network in a real setting in Segovia
Telefónica and SEAT today have presented the first use case in Segovia within the framework of the 5G Technological Cities project by equipping a both a vehicle and road infrastructure with technology enabling the exchange of information, making it the first step towards V2X (Vehicle 2 everything) vehicular communication using existing mobile networks in a… Continue reading Telefónica and SEAT present the first use case of assisted driving via the mobile network in a real setting in Segovia
FROM HORSES TO POWERTRAINS… THE NEXT AUTOMOTIVE REVOLUTION WILL BE AUTONOMOUS
The arrival of the autonomous vehicle could prove as revolutionary for society as the change from horse to car last century. While it reshapes mobility, it’s also likely to profoundly influence our perspectives on time, distance and lifestyles. Before the car, traveling by horse was a long and drawn-out rhythm of set routes in a… Continue reading FROM HORSES TO POWERTRAINS… THE NEXT AUTOMOTIVE REVOLUTION WILL BE AUTONOMOUS
Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode
Uber is putting its autonomous vehicles back on Pittsburgh’s city streets, four months after a fatal accident involving one of its self-driving cars prompted the ride-hailing company to halt testing on public roads. But for now, Uber’s modified self-driving Volvo XC90 vehicles will only be driven manually by humans and under a new set of safety… Continue reading Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode
Ford creates new self-driving vehicle unit
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it created a new unit called Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC as it looks to accelerate its autonomous vehicle business. FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse The No.… Continue reading Ford creates new self-driving vehicle unit
‘Driverless’ bus trial by coach firm
The company said that legal restrictions prevent the vehicle being used without a driver when passengers are on board but in future the technology is expected to be used more widely. Stagecoach has joined bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and technology company Fusion Processing to create what it says is the UK’s first full-size… Continue reading ‘Driverless’ bus trial by coach firm
BAIC Group announces R11-billion SA plant set to go live in 2018 Q4 – Job boost for locals, vehicle production to begin
Automaker BAIC Group today announced the completion of the critical construction and equipment installation milestones for Phase 1 of the historic R11billion investment which was announced in 2016. At a special milestone event hosted today (Tuesday, 24 July 2018), BAIC announced the completion of the semi-knocked-down (SKD) line and satisfactory progress on construction work streams of… Continue reading BAIC Group announces R11-billion SA plant set to go live in 2018 Q4 – Job boost for locals, vehicle production to begin