Tesla has topped the list of most crashes on advanced driver-assist (ADAS) features – Autopilot in Tesla’s case – in NHTSA’s first report on “Safety Performance of Advanced Vehicle Technologies.” Dr. Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s Administrator, commented on the report: The data released today are part of our commitment to transparency, accountability and public safety. New… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot tops the list of most crashes on driver-assist features in new NHTSA report
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A Breakthrough Preview: JIDU Auto Debuts Intelligent Robo-01 Concept Vehicle, Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
JIDU Auto sees a brilliant future ahead for intelligent electric vehicles. The EV startup, backed by tech titan Baidu, took the wraps off the Robo-01 concept vehicle last week during its virtual ROBODAY event. The robot-inspired, software-defined vehicle features cutting-edge AI capabilities powered by the high-performance NVIDIA DRIVE Orin compute platform. The sleek compact SUV… Continue reading A Breakthrough Preview: JIDU Auto Debuts Intelligent Robo-01 Concept Vehicle, Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say
Detroit — Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to statistics released Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautioned against using the numbers to compare automakers, saying it didn’t weight them by the number of vehicles from each manufacturer that use… Continue reading Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say
Exro Refutes Unsubstantiated Claims of Patent Infringement, Files Petition for Review of ePropelled Patent
In response to claims made by ePropelled, Exro has filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for review of ePropelled’s patent. Exro asserts that the patent which ePropelled claims it has infringed is invalid. Exro also submitted an in-depth independent analysis of the patent by award-winning MIT Professor. CALGARY, AB, June 15,… Continue reading Exro Refutes Unsubstantiated Claims of Patent Infringement, Files Petition for Review of ePropelled Patent
@VW Group: New GTX models get more comprehensive standard equipment and a refined look005224
Volkswagen’s GTX brand stands for the sporty top-of-the-line models of the ID. family. The ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX models with dual-motor all-wheel drive – presented just last year – will now be equipped with even more comprehensive standard equipment to emphasise this claim. In addition, they provide a glimpse of the look of other… Continue reading @VW Group: New GTX models get more comprehensive standard equipment and a refined look005224
@VW Group: documenta fifteen opens: Volkswagen supports sustainability goals as lead partner005223
As a lead partner of documenta fifteen, Volkswagen helps to realize different programs for visitors and education purposes reinforcing sustainability, the key goal of “ruangrupa,” an Indonesian artist collective responsible for curating the major exhibition. Between June 18, and September 25, 2022, documenta presents a wide range of artworks from the most influential artists of… Continue reading @VW Group: documenta fifteen opens: Volkswagen supports sustainability goals as lead partner005223
@VW Group: Second-life use: Audi e-tron battery modules power electrify rickshaws in India005223
A second life for electric car batteries: The German–Indian start-up Nunam is bringing three electric rickshaws to the roads of India. They are powered by used batteries taken from test vehicles in the Audi e-tron test fleet. The aim of the project is to explore how modules made with high-voltage batteries can be reused after… Continue reading @VW Group: Second-life use: Audi e-tron battery modules power electrify rickshaws in India005223
German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen consortium secures 87 percent of Europcar001841
Green Mobility Holding, a consortium around the car manufacturer Volkswagen, has secured an 87.4 percent stake in car rental company Europcar by purchasing around 4.4 billion shares in the company. The goal of 90 percent of the shares, which would allow the new owners to take Europcar off the stock exchange, has not yet been… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen consortium secures 87 percent of Europcar001841
@Fisker: All-electric Fisker Ocean Will Make Its United Kingdom Debut at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue000084
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #EVs–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – will bring the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV to 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue from 23-26 June 2022 for its United Kingdom debut. Held in the beautiful grounds surrounding Goodwood House,… Continue reading @Fisker: All-electric Fisker Ocean Will Make Its United Kingdom Debut at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue000084
Valens Semiconductor’s VA7000 A-PHY Standard-Compliant Chipsets Win Informa Tech Automotive Award for Connectivity Product/Service of the Year
More than 30 prospective customers and partners are evaluating the VA7000 chipsets, including 8 automotive OEMs HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valens Semiconductor, a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the automotive and audio-video markets, today announced that it has won the Informa Tech Automotive Award for Connectivity Product/Service of the… Continue reading Valens Semiconductor’s VA7000 A-PHY Standard-Compliant Chipsets Win Informa Tech Automotive Award for Connectivity Product/Service of the Year