Aves Reality & Dspace Allow Testing Autonomous Driving Sensors/Algorithms in 3D Environments for Safe Validation

Aves Reality and dSpace have formed a technology partnership aimed at facilitating the validation of autonomous driving (AD) functions and sensor simulations in virtual test drives. The partnership will leverage Aves Reality’s artificial intelligence (AI) and video game technology to create synthetic environments for dSpace’s sensor simulation solution, Aurelion. This will enable autonomous vehicle developers […]

Porsche and Up. Labs Have Formed a Partnership to Create a Startup That Will Produce Improved Vehicle Data

Porsche and UP.Labs, a venture lab of mobility investment firm UP. Partners have joined forces to create Pull Systems. This new company will concentrate on developing a machine-learning-as-a-service solution for capturing and analyzing vehicle data. Pull Systems’ goal is to efficiently generate valuable information about the condition of a vehicle’s battery or power electronics through […]

XPeng to Launch P7i With Advanced XNGP Architecture and L4 ADAS Capabilities in China.

Chinese automaker XPeng is set to launch its latest model, the P7i, which features the XNGP architecture, claimed to be the most advanced all-scenario driver assistance system in the automotive industry. The P7i will be equipped with features such as city navigation guided pilot, enhanced highway NGP, lane centering control, and valet parking assist. Dual […]

Teleo Announces Customer Deals for Autonomy Retrofit

California-based Teleo has signed deals with the John Aarts Group, Teichert, and Tomahawk Construction to provide retrofit solutions for remote-operated heavy construction equipment. The technology enables the remote and semi-autonomous operations of all makes and models of heavy construction equipment, including wheel loaders, bulldozers, and dump trucks. Teleo’s solution is expected to help address the […]

GM’s Ultra Cruise Uses Sensors for 360° Vehicle View

With the cameras and radars, the Ultra Cruise system also uses lidar technology to create an accurate 3D representation of the surroundings. Located behind the windshield, the lidar sensor provides more precise detection of objects and road features such as vehicles and lane markings, even in poor weather conditions. Furthermore, the Ultra Cruise system includes […]

Hankook & Company acquires autonomous driving technology from Korean startup 3Secondz

South Korean tire manufacturer, Hankook & Company, has acquired driver-specific autonomous driving technologies from the Korean startup, 3Secondz. The startup was established in 2016 by CEO Kim Jae-woo and has developed advanced autonomous driving technologies based on real-time driving data collection and analysis. The partnership between Hankook & Company and 3Secondz The partnership between the […]

BYD Gets Order for 52 e-Buses from Transdev in Sweden

Public transportation operator Transdev AB has awarded a substantial electric bus (eBus) order to BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). The order consists of 52 BYD eBuses and is the largest order that Transdev has placed with BYD since the introduction of the brand to its fleet in 2015. Transdev is […]

Ford Forms Latitude AI Subsidiary to Boost Autonomous Tech

Automaker Ford has established Latitude AI, a subsidiary focused on developing a hands-free, eyes-off-the-road automated driving system for vehicles. The company aims to explore the use of automated driving features for unpleasant driving scenarios and improve customer experiences. Benefits of Latitude AI for Ford By forming Latitude AI, Ford will have access to a team […]

Volvo Cars has Announced its Intentions to Create a New Technology Hub in Poland

Volvo Cars, a leading Swedish OEM, plans to open a new tech hub in Krakow, Poland, to support the company’s efforts to become a fully electric brand by 2030. The tech hub will serve as a software development center for the OEM, supporting the development of complete and key features for its upcoming all-electric vehicles. […]

Lidar Firm Luminar Expands Mercedes Benz Deal in Multibillion Dollar Move

Luminar, a leading provider of Lidar technology, has announced that Mercedes-Benz will incorporate its sensors and software into a wide range of vehicles starting mid-decade. The expanded partnership between the two companies marks a significant development and will see Mercedes-Benz use Luminar’s Iris Lidar in an upcoming partially automated driving system. The partnership builds on […]