@VW Group: Electrifying: the online world premiere of the Audi Q4 e-tron002843

Audi is pressing forward consistently with its electrification offensive: at a world premiere with celebrity participants, the Four Rings company presented the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron. These all-electric models represent the brand’s entry into premium e-mobility in the compact segment. At the second digital Celebration of Progress, in the company… Continue reading @VW Group: Electrifying: the online world premiere of the Audi Q4 e-tron002843

@FaradayFuture: Faraday Future Selects NVIDIA Drive Orin To Power Flagship FF 91 Luxury EV For Next Generation…

Los Angeles, Calif. (April 12, 2021) — Faraday Future (“FF”), a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, announced today that it is deploying the NVIDIA Drive Orin platform in its flagship ultra-luxury FF 91 electric vehicle. Moving to this next-generation DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) reflects the automaker’s close collaboration efforts and seamless ability to… Continue reading @FaradayFuture: Faraday Future Selects NVIDIA Drive Orin To Power Flagship FF 91 Luxury EV For Next Generation…

Toyota taps Apex.AI for its autonomous vehicle operating system

Automakers shifting to all-electric and tech-laden vehicles have discovered that software — and more aptly software that is free of bugs and can be updated wirelessly — has become a consistent speed bump on the road to attracting customers. It is an issue that plagued Volkswagen’s launch of its all-electric VW ID.3, the 2022 Volvo… Continue reading Toyota taps Apex.AI for its autonomous vehicle operating system

Local Motors begins first-ever autonomous vehicle project at MCAS Miramar

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Local Motors, a leader in the development, manufacturing, and deployment of autonomous shuttles, recently began the first-ever project moving packages around Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar using an autonomous electric shuttle, Olli. The project is in collaboration with US Ignite, an accelerator of smart communities, and NavalX… Continue reading Local Motors begins first-ever autonomous vehicle project at MCAS Miramar

All-Around Safety: Continental’s New Radar Sensors Offer 360-Degree Coverage With a Longer Range

Τhe sixth generation of long-range radar has been created as a modular system: less complexity allows for potential cost savings while simultaneously increasing performance. Improved object detection thanks to higher resolution, range, availability and responsivity. Surround Radar is specially designed for 360-degree environmental detection with a range of around 200 meters. Long-range radar covers predictive… Continue reading All-Around Safety: Continental’s New Radar Sensors Offer 360-Degree Coverage With a Longer Range

DJI to unveil car-related products on April 19: Report

DJI has reportedly also got other solutions for autonomous driving functions, the report added. Beijing: China-based commercial drone-making company DJI is finally making a move towards the automobile industry as it is releasing car-related products at the Shanghai Auto Show which will commence from April 19-28. The announcement, done on DJI Automotive’s official WeChat account,… Continue reading DJI to unveil car-related products on April 19: Report

Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test

The Dacia Sandero Stepway has been given a two-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with the head of the organisation labelling the car’s limited autonomous emergency braking system “disappointing”. The two-star score for the high-riding version of budget brand Dacia’s hatchback was matched by the firm’s Logan saloon in the latest round of testing conducted by the Euro NCAP safety… Continue reading Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test

China’s Xpeng in the race to automate EVs with lidar

Elon Musk famously said any company relying on lidar is “doomed.” Tesla instead believes automated driving functions are built on visual recognition and is even working to remove the radar. China’s Xpeng begs to differ. Founded in 2014, Xpeng is one of China’s most celebrated electric vehicle startups and went public when it was just… Continue reading China’s Xpeng in the race to automate EVs with lidar

New Radar Sensors for 360-Degree Coverage With a Longer Range

The sixth generation has been created as a modular system: with less complexity allowing for potential expenditure and cost savings while simultaneously increasing performance. Improved object detection thanks to higher resolution, range, availability and responsivity. Surround Radar specially designed for 360 degrees environmental detection with a range of around 200 meters. Long-range radar covers predictive… Continue reading New Radar Sensors for 360-Degree Coverage With a Longer Range

Opel CEO explains what’s next for the brand after ‘challenging’ 2020 – Automotive News Europe

Despite declining sales and a difficult economic environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, Opel/Vauxhall was able to record a significant annual profit in 2020, its third since General Motors sold the brands to PSA Group in 2017. CEO Michael Lohscheller has discontinued GM’s higher-emission legacy models and moved into full electrification with the new Corsa and… Continue reading Opel CEO explains what’s next for the brand after ‘challenging’ 2020 – Automotive News Europe