With over 60 issued/allowed patents and nearly 200 total filings, Luminar is widely known for its 3D lidar data with camera-like high resolution and radar-like long range. Although the autonomous vehicle sensor and software company prioritizes performance over more affordable prices, Luminar will bring the latter to the table with a new lidar sensor, Iris.… Continue reading Luminar debuts comprehensive and affordable Iris lidar
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Crisis in the auto industry: 9 out of 32 Conti plants are threatened with closure
The automotive supplier Continental is considering closing nine of the world’s 32 power plants Powertrain. At least 4000 jobs would then be in danger. German locations could also be affected by the job cuts, it is said. When crisis supplier Continental are apparently several works on the edge. In the course of the announced redevelopment,… Continue reading Crisis in the auto industry: 9 out of 32 Conti plants are threatened with closure
Waymo and the Weather
By: Debbie Hersman, Chief Safety Officer My father-in-law was responsible for teaching all of his kids to drive. During the winter, he would ask, “How do we drive on the ice?” And everyone responded in unison, “We don’t!” Challenging weather conditions, which affect human driver and vehicle performance, are one of the leading contributors to… Continue reading Waymo and the Weather
Elon Musk spends a lot of time talking to Tesla owners on Twitter, but the company’s stores are terrible at responding to customers (TSLA)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk often responds to questions and concerns from customers on Twitter, but the electric-car maker’s stores are not following his example, according to an analysis from the online reputation-management platform Reputation.com. The website released on Monday a ranking of automotive brands’ dealerships based on over 13 million online comments and reviews from… Continue reading Elon Musk spends a lot of time talking to Tesla owners on Twitter, but the company’s stores are terrible at responding to customers (TSLA)
Volkswagen mulls buying stake in Chinese auto suppliers
Volkswagen AG is exploring potential investments in Chinese automotive suppliers as it seeks to secure access to key technology in the world’s largest car market, people familiar with the matter said. Options under discussion include buying equity stakes or forging joint ventures with Chinese suppliers, particularly firms with technology used in electric vehicles, according to… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls buying stake in Chinese auto suppliers
Uber to Open Dallas Regional Office
A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $24 million has been given to Uber. Photo via Uber. Uber will establish a new U.S. General and Administrative Hub that will house various corporate functions in Dallas, according to a press release from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office. “This investment will bolster Texas’ continued economic success and reputation as the… Continue reading Uber to Open Dallas Regional Office
India: Hero MotoCorp’s Pawan Munjal in talks to invest in Ola Electric
Pawan Munjal might be the next big investor after Ratan Tata to invest in Ola Electric. Billionaire Pawan Munjal, chairman of Hero MotoCorp Ltd—India’s largest two-wheeler maker by sales—is in advanced talks to invest in the electric mobility arm of ride-hailing company Ola, said four people directly aware of the development. An investment in Ola… Continue reading India: Hero MotoCorp’s Pawan Munjal in talks to invest in Ola Electric
A unique variety of exclusive refinement: the BMW model offensive in the luxury segment.
Munich. With a comprehensively updated and significantly extended model range and the establishment of an independent product category, the premium manufacturer BMW has redefined its position within the luxury segment. The choice of vehicles, which in addition to brand-typical driving pleasure offer a maximum level of exclusiveness and attractiveness, is now more diverse and innovative… Continue reading A unique variety of exclusive refinement: the BMW model offensive in the luxury segment.
Self-Driving Car Companies Depend on Cheap Labor From Venezuela
Data Farm In order to teach a car to drive itself, its artificial intelligence needs to be presented with thousands of examples of things it might encounter on the road: pedestrians about to cross a street, for instance, or specific street signs. Now, with economic turmoil in Venezuela that left many impoverished, companies that gather… Continue reading Self-Driving Car Companies Depend on Cheap Labor From Venezuela
DoorDash breaks silence on driver tips, says it’ll start paying them next month
DoorDash today announced more concrete details about its updated tipping policy, which the company says it’s been testing this month and plans to roll out to all of its delivery contractors starting next month. Under a newly revamped pay model, all drivers will receive 100 percent of the tip amount a customer adds through the… Continue reading DoorDash breaks silence on driver tips, says it’ll start paying them next month