Luminar Technologies Inc., the self-driving sensor startup backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is rolling out a cheaper-to-make version of its laser technology and ramping up production to supply the key component for autonomous vehicles. The startup released a new sensor platform Thursday that reduces the cost of its most expensive part from tens of thousands… Continue reading Thiel-Backed Autonomous Car Supplier Slashing Cost, Scaling Up
Tag: Mobility
Luminar’s New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market
Self-driving cars are nearly ready for primetime, and so are the laser sensors that help them see the world. Lidar, which builds a 3-D map of a car’s surroundings by firing millions of laser points a second and measuring how long they take to bounce back, has been in development since 2005, when a guy… Continue reading Luminar’s New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market
Luminar puts its lidar tech into production through acquisitions and smart engineering
When Luminar came out of stealth last year with its built-from-scratch lidar system, it seemed to beat established players like Velodyne at their own game — but at great expense and with no capability to build at scale. After the tech proved itself on the road, however, Luminar got to work making its device better,… Continue reading Luminar puts its lidar tech into production through acquisitions and smart engineering
The purchase intention of hybrid and electric cars exceeds that of diesel and equals gasoline
Published 04/12/2018 12:58:02 ET Only 7% think of the electric as their next car MADRID, 12 Apr (EUROPA PRESS) – 36% of Spanish consumers intend to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle, over 26% who intend to buy a diesel car and about 37% of respondents who think about buying a gasoline car, according to… Continue reading The purchase intention of hybrid and electric cars exceeds that of diesel and equals gasoline
Tesla aims to begin Model Y SUV production in November 2019, sources say (TSLA)
AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Tesla aims to begin producing its Model Y SUV in November 2019, sources told Reuters. Reuters has learned the Silicon Valley company led by Chief Executive Elon Musk is accepting preliminary bids for supplier contracts on the Model Y, a compact crossover companion to the Model 3 sedan. The new Model Y… Continue reading Tesla aims to begin Model Y SUV production in November 2019, sources say (TSLA)
Hino, VW partner on hybrids, autonomous drive, technology
TOKYO: Hino Motors, Toyota Motor Corp.’s group truck manufacturer, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus of Germany say they have agreed to work together in a partnership on technologies like hybrids, electric cars, autonomous driving and connectivity. Under the deal signed Thursday, each company will maintain independence, but executive teams will work together to map out… Continue reading Hino, VW partner on hybrids, autonomous drive, technology
Docomo and Valeo partner for the connected car
The two companies will launch the initiative to develop and deploy services from April 13th. Docomo works for the wide usage and promotion of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the automotive domain, among others, through the 5G mobile communication network planned for commercial use in 2020 and mobile networks such as IoT. Valeo is… Continue reading Docomo and Valeo partner for the connected car
Groupe PSA Launches Its Multi-Brand Offensive in Russia
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: PSA’s (Paris:UG) multi-brand aftermarket offensive is a key component of its Push to Pass strategic plan announced in 2016. Its purpose is to expand the Group’s customer base to include all after-sales customers around the world, regardless of their budget or their vehicle’s make or age. In Russia, the first step… Continue reading Groupe PSA Launches Its Multi-Brand Offensive in Russia
Deutsche Bahn and BVG: Berlin wants to test autonomous buses on public roads
The German Railways and the Berlin public transport want to promote autonomous driving in the capital and extend the current test operation to public roads. Berlin already has a pilot project for autonomous buses. Source: ml, April 12, 2018, 07:18 Deutsche Bahn and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe cooperate in autonomous driving. (Photo: BVG) Deutsche Bahn (DB) and… Continue reading Deutsche Bahn and BVG: Berlin wants to test autonomous buses on public roads
In Uber’s Vision of the Future, Every Form of Transport Is Fair Game
Uber wants to get you where you’re going, even if you don’t want to use any fossil fuels to get there. Following the news that the ride-hailing company had acquired electric bike-share startup Jump, Uber announced that its app will soon feature multiple new transport options, including bike-sharing, options for mass transit, and peer-to-peer car… Continue reading In Uber’s Vision of the Future, Every Form of Transport Is Fair Game