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Crashes involving Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
A federal safety agency told automakers on Tuesday to begin reporting and tracking crashes involving cars and trucks that use advanced driver-assistance technology such as Tesla’s Autopilot and General Motors’ Super Cruise, a sign that regulators are taking the safety implications of such systems more seriously. Automakers must report serious crashes within one day of… Continue reading Crashes involving Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
Time to Embark: Autonomous Trucking Startup Develops Universal Platform on NVIDIA DRIVE
Autonomous trucking startup Embark is planning for universal autonomy of commercial semi-trucks, developing one AI platform that fits all. The company announced today that it will use NVIDIA DRIVE to develop its Embark Universal Interface (EUI), a manufacturer-agnostic platform that includes the compute and multimodal sensors necessary for autonomous trucks. This flexible approach, combined with… Continue reading Time to Embark: Autonomous Trucking Startup Develops Universal Platform on NVIDIA DRIVE
Volkswagen’s new SUV coupé ID.5 GTX to hit dealers next year
Volkswagen is set to introduce its SUV coupé ID.5 GTX as a disguised concept at the IAA Munich Motor Show. The first SUV coupé based on the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB), the ID.5 GTX is fully connected, can receive updates over-the-air and is fitted with Car2X technology. The ID.5 GTX is the first all-electric… Continue reading Volkswagen’s new SUV coupé ID.5 GTX to hit dealers next year
@Groupe PSA: PR Alpine Summit: Reinhold Messner and the Electric Vans from Opel002256
“Bergmuseum”: Messner with Opel Vivaro-e and Zafira-e Life at “MMM Corones” Like a Sherpa: Messner relies on Opel Vivaro For nature’s sake: Messner impressed by emissions-free e-LCV Touring electrically: Opel Zafira-e Life as comfortable alpine shuttle Long-standing partnership: Messner and Opel continue their journey together Rüsselsheim. Just the right place for a very special summit… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Alpine Summit: Reinhold Messner and the Electric Vans from Opel002256
UPDATE 1-Car-sharing marketplace Turo files confidentially for U.S. IPO
By Sohini Podder, Niket Nishant 1 Min Read REUTERS/Mark Blinch (Reuters) – Daimler AG-backed car-sharing marketplace Turo Inc on Monday confidentially filed paperwork with regulators for an initial public offering in the United States. Turo is the latest to explore going public this year, after a string of debuts including SoftBank-backed Full Truck Alliance, electric-vehicle… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Car-sharing marketplace Turo files confidentially for U.S. IPO
Hyundai’s Tucson Earns Highest Safety Rating TSP+ by IIHS
“Hyundai’s commitment to ‘safety first’ is our highest priority,” said Brian Latouf, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. “We are extremely proud of the 2022 Tucson’s recent TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating and continuing Hyundai’s industry leadership in IIHS awards. Our commitment to safety is paramount.” To qualify for IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, the higher… Continue reading Hyundai’s Tucson Earns Highest Safety Rating TSP+ by IIHS
The Station: An ADAS business bidding war, the gig worker fight heats up and Biden’s executive order
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Before… Continue reading The Station: An ADAS business bidding war, the gig worker fight heats up and Biden’s executive order
Turo Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Turo Inc. announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the… Continue reading Turo Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra to Deliver Opening Keynote at CES 2022
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced that General Motors (GM) Chair and CEO Mary Barra will deliver the opening keynote at CES® 2022, the world’s most influential technology event. Barra will return to the CES keynote stage, sharing GM’s vision for mass adoption of electric vehicles. She will show how technology… Continue reading General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra to Deliver Opening Keynote at CES 2022