Small Object Detection: 120 Meters in a Tunnel with Water

In a test performed on June 24th, 2021 at the American Center for Mobility (ACM) test track in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with results verified by active safety and automated vehicle technologies researcher, VSI Labs, AEye’s sensor, mounted on VSI’s test vehicle, detected small objects in a tunnel, through rain and a second surface, at 120 meters.… Continue reading Small Object Detection: 120 Meters in a Tunnel with Water

@FCA: JPP Introduces New, Industry-leading Gorilla Glass Replacement Windshield

July 12, 2021 , Windsor, Ontario – Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar is expanding its industry-leading Gorilla Glass replacement windshield offerings to include the latest Jeep Wrangler (JL) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) models. “Out on the trail or on a daily commute, windshield damage can happen anywhere at any time,” said Mark Bosanac, North America… Continue reading @FCA: JPP Introduces New, Industry-leading Gorilla Glass Replacement Windshield

Audi Grand Sphere concept to preview luxury A8 successor

While the Grand Sphere has been designed around its autonomous capabilities, Lichte insisted that it will retain a driver focus. “It’s an Audi, and an Audi must be a pleasure to drive,” he said. The concept retains a steering wheel, although this will retract into the dashboard when the car is in autonomous mode. That… Continue reading Audi Grand Sphere concept to preview luxury A8 successor

India’s Ola Electric raises $100m from Bank of Baroda ahead of e-scooter launch …

Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer Ola Electric on Monday announced that it has raised $100 million in debt financing from Bank of Baroda. “This 10-year debt of $100 million is towards the funding and financial closure of phase 1 of the Ola Futurefactory, Ola’s global manufacturing hub for its electric two-wheelers,” the company said in… Continue reading India’s Ola Electric raises $100m from Bank of Baroda ahead of e-scooter launch …

@Honda: Honda Reaches 15 Million Cumulative Automobile Sales in China

BEIJING, China, July 12, 2021 – Honda today announced that Honda’s cumulative automobile sales in China has reached the 15 million-unit mark. Starting sales in China in January 1999, Honda reached this milestone in 22 years, 6 months, the fastest of any region for Honda’s global automobile sales. Moreover, HMCI also announced that Honda’s cumulative… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Reaches 15 Million Cumulative Automobile Sales in China

Tesla finally begins shipping ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta version 9 after a long delay

Tesla began sending out over-the-air software updates for its long-awaited “Full Self-Driving” beta version 9, the definitely-not-autonomous-but-certainly-advanced driver assist system. As promised by Elon Musk, the software update (2021.4.18.12) began uploading after midnight on Friday, giving thousands of Tesla owners who have purchased the FSD option access to the feature, which enables drivers to use… Continue reading Tesla finally begins shipping ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta version 9 after a long delay

Aptiv to Release Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

DUBLIN, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) will release its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 5. A call with investors will be held the same day at 8:00 a.m. EDT with Aptiv’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Clark, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Joseph Massaro.… Continue reading Aptiv to Release Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Hyzon Motors signs Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc, world’s largest zinc producer, as the second customer for its ultra-heavy-duty 154-ton class hydrogen truck

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyzon Motors Inc. announced today the signing of a Heads of Agreement targeting delivery of five hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks to Ark Energy Corporation, the Australian subsidiary of the world’s largest zinc, lead and silver producer, Korea Zinc Ltd. Hyzon, a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered… Continue reading Hyzon Motors signs Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc, world’s largest zinc producer, as the second customer for its ultra-heavy-duty 154-ton class hydrogen truck

@VW Group: Volkswagen’s Supervisory Board welcomes new Group strategy – New service contract for Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Herbert Diess003421

Dr. Herbert Diess will stay at the helm of the Volkswagen Group until October 2025. On Friday, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG approved a new service contract with a corresponding term. This means that Dr. Diess will remain the Chairman of the Board of Management until his 67th birthday. The Supervisory Board was also… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen’s Supervisory Board welcomes new Group strategy – New service contract for Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Herbert Diess003421