Munich. The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is driving forward with the realignment of its model range, with a clear focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. At the centre of this realignment is the expansion of electromobility, enhanced commitment in the crossover and premium compact segments and strengthening of the… Continue reading @BMW: Electromobility and the future of the MINI model range.000691
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Via and Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture to offer shared robotaxi rides next year
Motional, the Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture, and on-demand shuttle startup Via plan to launch a shared robotaxi service for the public in a U.S. city in the first half of 2021. The companies said the aim is to develop a “blueprint” for on-demand shared robotaxis and learn how these driverless vehicles can be integrated into mass transit.… Continue reading Via and Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture to offer shared robotaxi rides next year
Tesla should sell its self-driving computer chips, says comma.ai’s George Hotz
George Hotz, CEO of comma.ai, argues that Tesla should sell its self-driving computer chip and create some competition to Nvidia in the process. Hotz rose to fame through his hacking feats as a teen, but more recently, he has become a highly respected programmer and he founded comma.ai, which aims to solve self-driving while delivering… Continue reading Tesla should sell its self-driving computer chips, says comma.ai’s George Hotz
GM Defense delivers first Infantry Squad Vehicles to Army
Milford — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., completed an initial delivery of four Infantry Squad Vehicles to the U.S. Army for its first major defense contract since its 2017 inception. The Army awarded a $214.3 million contract for the vehicles just a few years after the automaker’s comeback in the defense business. GM Defense will manufacture 649 Infantry… Continue reading GM Defense delivers first Infantry Squad Vehicles to Army
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group of America to establish new headquarters in Northern Virginia
Oct 27, 2020 Volkswagen Group of America signs lease as anchor tenant in Northern Virginia development New building will consolidate multiple facilities into one location Volkswagen Group of America has been based in Northern Virginia since 2008 Herndon, VA — Volkswagen Group of America has signed a lease as an anchor tenant in Northern Virginia’s… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group of America to establish new headquarters in Northern Virginia
Lyft: Virtual Validation: A Scalable Solution to Test & Navigate the Autonomous Road Ahead
By: Robert Morgan, Engineering Director and Mason Lee, Technical Program Manager To build an autonomous vehicle (AV), we need to be able to safely and efficiently modify and test its software and hardware stacks. While on-road testing may seem like an effective way to do this, it’s simply unrealistic. It’s estimated that it would take more… Continue reading Lyft: Virtual Validation: A Scalable Solution to Test & Navigate the Autonomous Road Ahead
Waymo and Daimler Trucks partner on the development of fully autonomous trucks
Autonomous trucking is poised to improve road safety and offer greater efficiency across the logistics industry. As we configure the Waymo Driver to operate Class 8 trucks and unlock these benefits, we’re pleased to share that Waymo has entered a broad, global, strategic partnership with Daimler Trucks, the global market leader in large commercial vehicles.… Continue reading Waymo and Daimler Trucks partner on the development of fully autonomous trucks
Applied Intuition raises $125M Series C from existing investors Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and General Catalyst
Simulation and associated infrastructure are critical to the advancement of autonomous technology. Autonomous vehicle programs use Applied Intuition’s software toolset to validate and verify the safety, comfort, and functionalities of their vehicles. Applied Intuition was founded in 2017 with a mission to make it faster, safer, and easier to bring autonomy to the market. As… Continue reading Applied Intuition raises $125M Series C from existing investors Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and General Catalyst
@Daimler: Daimler Trucks and Waymo partner on the development of autonomous SAE Level 4 trucks
Stuttgart, Germany / Mountain View, USA – Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. Their initial effort will combine Waymo’s industry-leading automated driver technology with a unique version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia, to enable autonomous driving. Waymo brings over a decade of experience building the… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Trucks and Waymo partner on the development of autonomous SAE Level 4 trucks
@Daimler: 27. Oct 2020Daimler Trucks and Waymo partner on the development of autonomous SAE Level 4 trucks
October 27, 2020 – aimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. Their initial effort will combine Waymo’s industry-leading automated driver technology with a unique version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia, to enable autonomous driving. Waymo brings over a decade of experience building the World’s Most Experienced… Continue reading @Daimler: 27. Oct 2020Daimler Trucks and Waymo partner on the development of autonomous SAE Level 4 trucks