Nissan, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, TRL, Hitachi Europe, the University of Nottingham, and SBD Automotive, has launched the ServCity project, supported by the UK government’s Intelligent Mobility fund. The three-year research program aims to develop a blueprint for integrating autonomous vehicles (AVs) into UK cities’ infrastructure and providing robotaxi services in the future. […]
Aramex, a leading global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has conducted successful tests of autonomous drone and robot delivery systems as part of its Future Delivery Program aimed at improving last-mile logistics. The company partnered with commercial drone delivery service provider Barq EV and delivery robotic specialist Kiwibot to perform initial tests at the […]
German automaker BMW and French automotive supplier Valeo have announced a new collaboration aimed at co-developing a next-generation parking experience for customers on private grounds and parking facilities. The companies have already signed a strategic cooperation in January 2023 for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) domain controllers, sensors, and software for BMW’s Neue Klasse platform. […]
Appen, an AI company, has released its State of AI Automotive report that highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on the transportation and automotive industries. The report provides insights into how AI can enhance drivers’ and passengers’ safety, comfort, and experience. Benefits of AI in the Automotive Industry According to the survey, AI has the […]
Kopernikus Automotive, an AI startup specializing in automated valet parking and Level 4 autonomous maneuvering, has received a follow-up investment from Continental and Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS). This investment comes after Continental’s initial investment in 2021, where the company began marketing a Kopernikus-based system globally. In 2022, Kopernikus Automotive was awarded a contract by Volkswagen’s CARIAD […]
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) welcomed a $750 million Series-A investment in its premium pure-play electric mobility brand, Zeekr Intelligent Technology (Zeekr). The investment from five investors, including Prof. Amnon Shashua, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), and more, valued Zeekr at $13 billion. Zeekr Accelerates Global Development with Series-A Funding With the funding raised […]
Vay, a German startup, has made history by deploying the first vehicle without a human being inside on a European public road. This milestone marks a major step forward in the development of remote-controlled mobility services. Vay’s Teledriving Concept The company is promoting a new concept called “teledriving,” which involves human operators remote-controlling automobiles from […]
Transportation engineers at North Carolina State University propose a fourth light at traffic lights, called the “white light,” to improve traffic flow and reduce fuel consumption. The white light concept uses the computing power of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and involves a new traffic signal for human drivers. The researchers have conducted computational simulations and found […]
AB Dynamics, a test solutions supplier, in collaboration with Dynamic Research, has launched a new pedestrian Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) target named the Soft Pedestrian 360. The target aims to support the testing of sensor perception and categorization, and reduce the cost and time of testing through its improved design and robustness. Improved Realism […]
The Hub2Hub consortium has been awarded £6.6 million by the UK government to develop the world’s first autonomous zero-emission heavy goods vehicle (HGV). This will be the first vehicle of its kind and will provide new employment opportunities and increased efficiency, safety, and cost savings for the transportation and logistics sector. The consortium, which includes […]
