Lenovo has announced the production release of its AD1 autonomous driving domain controller at their LCFC Hefei manufacturing facility in China. This cutting-edge device is engineered for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving and is built on the powerful Nvidia Drive Thor platform. The AD1 boasts an impressive computing power of 2100 TOPS (tera operations per […]
XPENG is set to launch its XNGP smart driving solution across China, expanding its reach to every city nationwide without relying on high-definition (HD) maps. At the recent Smart AI Technology Conference, XPENG’s Chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng, announced the significant upgrade of the unlimited XNGP, introducing three key standards for nationwide usability: unlimited cities, […]
In an ambitious move to enhance driving safety and automation, Zeekr and Mobileye have announced plans to deepen their collaboration. This partnership aims to accelerate technology localisation in China, integrate Mobileye’s advanced technologies into next-generation Zeekr models, and further their global market presence. Background Since late 2021, Zeekr has delivered over 240,000 vehicles, including the […]
Helm.ai, a leading provider of AI software for ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics, has launched WorldGen-1, a pioneering multisensor generative AI foundation model aimed at simulating the entire autonomous vehicle (AV) stack. This innovative model is designed to synthesize realistic sensor and perception data across various modalities and perspectives. It can also extrapolate sensor data […]
Ford’s innovative BlueCruise hands-free driving technology has been greenlit for use in 15 European countries following the European Commission’s approval. This breakthrough opens up over 133,000 kilometers (82,744 miles) of designated highways, known as Blue Zones, to customers eager to experience hands-free driving across Europe. For instance, one can now journey hands-free from Sweden to […]
In an impressive breakthrough, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Stanford Engineering have accomplished a pioneering feat: the world’s first autonomously drifting sequence involving two cars in tandem. This success is the result of nearly seven years of intensive research and collaboration aimed at enhancing vehicle safety and performance. Understanding the Relevance of Drifting in […]
Shanghai is set to launch public testing of autonomous vehicles (AVs) this week, offering free rides to residents as part of a trial spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in collaboration with four other Chinese government departments. Earlier in the month, these government bodies selected 20 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, and […]
XPeng, a prominent Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled images of its latest model, the P7+. This new EV is set to revolutionize XPeng’s approach to autonomous driving with its advanced camera-based self-driving technology, moving away from the previously utilized lidar sensors to a more sophisticated vision system. The P7+ represents a significant upgrade […]
Toyota Industries and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have embarked on a cutting-edge trial at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, testing a driverless vehicle specifically designed to tow cargo containers. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address the ongoing labor shortages in Japan, exacerbated by the rapid return of passenger numbers to pre-pandemic levels. The […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing the initial tests of its first driverless trucks. These trials were conducted by Dubai South, a prominent logistics and aviation hub, in collaboration with Evocargo, a local company known for its advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. The agreement to initiate these tests […]
