Tag: Autonomous

Tesla preps a remote control team for robotaxi – taking a page out of Waymo’s book

Tesla has confirmed through a new job listing that it plans to establish a ‘teleoperation’ team to remote control its upcoming robotaxi fleet. It’s something that Tesla really needs in order to deliver a robotaxi service, and something that market leader Waymo has already deployed. Waymo and Tesla have widely different approaches to self-driving. The… Continue reading Tesla preps a remote control team for robotaxi – taking a page out of Waymo’s book

The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving

Electric vehicle start-up Lucid on Sept. 28, 2021 said production of its first cars for customers has started at its factory in in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lucid DETROIT — The auto industry has an addiction. It’s a “capital junkie” that’s been on a yearslong binge of unprecedented spending on all-electric and autonomous vehicles. And now,… Continue reading The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving

Why Workforce Development Is Key to Reaping AI Benefits

AI is changing industries and economies worldwide. Workforce development is central to ensuring the changes benefit all of us, as Louis Stewart, head of strategic initiatives for NVIDIA’s global developer ecosystem, explains in the latest AI Podcast. “AI is fueling a lot of change in all ecosystems right now,” Stewart said. “It’s disrupting how we… Continue reading Why Workforce Development Is Key to Reaping AI Benefits

Work has started on next Celica, says Toyota

Toyota’s vice president has confirmed the Japanese brand is readying the next Celica, 18 years after production of the sports car ended. Discussion on reviving the model name has been rife for years and Autocar was told last year that a reborn Celica was being considered as part of a new-era of electric Toyota sports cars… Continue reading Work has started on next Celica, says Toyota

IIIT Hyderabad advances smart mobility solutions for safer and efficient transportation

Dr. Ravi Kiran Sarvadevabhatla, Associate Professor at IIIT Hyderabad (IIITH), outlines several mobility-focused solutions developed at the institute to address challenges in the Indian transportation sector.   The increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life has influenced various industries, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. While autonomous vehicles have drawn significant attention, the… Continue reading IIIT Hyderabad advances smart mobility solutions for safer and efficient transportation

@BMW: High-tech in production: BMW Group enables automated driving for new vehicles003824

Munich, Dingolfing, Leipzig. The BMW Group is systematically advancing the digitalisation and automation of its production processes within the BMW iFACTORY framework. Since 2022, the company has been testing Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW) for new vehicles at its largest European plant in Dingolfing. Following successful CE certification, the pilot project is now transitioning into series… Continue reading @BMW: High-tech in production: BMW Group enables automated driving for new vehicles003824

vHive Announces Breakthrough in Autonomous Offshore Wind Turbine Inspections with an In-House Solution

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — vHive, a global leader in infrastructure digitization solutions and autonomous drone technology, unveils a major advancement in offshore wind turbine inspections. By enabling companies to perform autonomous inspections with off-the-shelf drones, vHive’s platform removes the need for expensive hardware and specialized teams, making high-quality inspections possible, even in… Continue reading vHive Announces Breakthrough in Autonomous Offshore Wind Turbine Inspections with an In-House Solution

German FAZ: Autonomous in the hustle and bustle of the big city008223

If you believe Christian Senger, then Jarrestraße in Hamburg is pretty much the worst thing you can expect a robotaxi to do. Buses crowd through the approximately one kilometer long path in the Winterhude district, which is so narrow that it has no median strip on most sections. There are cars parked left and right,… Continue reading German FAZ: Autonomous in the hustle and bustle of the big city008223

Nio or XPeng: Which Is the Best High-Growth Chinese EV Investment?

I am moderately bullish on both Nio (NIO) and XPeng (XPEV), two relatively new Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies. However, of the two, XPeng appears to offer the best return potential, as its future growth rates are likely to surpass Nio’s. Both investments are undervalued based on my analysis, but each is likely to face… Continue reading Nio or XPeng: Which Is the Best High-Growth Chinese EV Investment?