ADAS sensor testing has reached a new milestone at the Digitrans proving ground with the introduction of the outdoor rain plant. This state-of-the-art facility, which became operational in late 2022, has allowed researchers to conduct tests on ADAS sensors in artificially reproduced rain. The project, named InVade (Integrated Vehicle-in-the-Loop for Automated Driving and E-mobility), is […]
Mercedes-Benz Vans has recently announced a groundbreaking development in its vehicle lineup. Starting in 2026, all newly developed vans from the renowned automobile manufacturer will be based on a singular innovative, modular, and scalable architecture known as VAN.EA, which stands for Van Electric Architecture. This move represents a significant shift towards electric mobility and highlights […]
Applied Intuition, a leading provider of simulation and software solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) systems, has announced a strategic partnership with NI, a prominent provider of hardware and software tools for testing of ADAS and AD systems. This collaboration aims to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end solution for application across […]
Honda has unveiled its latest all-electric offering, the e: Ny1, a compact SUV designed to cater to the increasing demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs. Following the success of the Honda e-city car, the e: Ny1 marks Honda’s second pure EV release in the region. The vehicle was unveiled at a media event held at Honda’s […]
Scotland’s CAVForth project is set to launch a new autonomous bus service that will operate seven days a week starting May 15, 2023. The project will feature a fleet of five Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV autonomous buses that will travel on Stagecoach’s new AB1 route, carrying up to 10,000 passengers per week. The buses will utilize […]
Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, has signed an agreement to acquire Autotalks, a semiconductor company that offers vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions for multiple V2X standards. Autotalks aims to reduce the chances of vehicular collisions while improving mobility. With the automotive industry moving towards next-generation software-defined vehicles, V2X communication technologies are becoming increasingly important, […]
Škoda Auto has announced plans to launch four new electric vehicles and update two existing models in its Enyaq iV family, expanding its range of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to six by 2026. The Czech carmaker will invest €5.6bn in e-mobility by 2027, as it aims to diversify its all-electric portfolio with a small SUV, a […]
Einride, a Swedish electric and autonomous freight mobility company, has launched its operations in the UK. The company aims to help the country in reducing its domestic carbon emissions by providing a new and sustainable end-to-end road freight solution. Einride’s smart technology utilizes systems like the Einride Saga intelligent platform, electric and autonomous fleets, charging […]
Continental, a leading German automotive manufacturing company, has partnered exclusively with Aurora Innovation to produce a commercially scalable hardware and software system for autonomous transport. The system called the Aurora Driver, will be jointly developed, validated, and serviced by the two companies, with Continental leveraging its expertise in systems development for safer and more reliable […]
The South Korean Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) is collaborating with German technology companies dSPACE and Dürr to develop new test methods and standards for driver assistance systems (ADAS) during periodic main inspections. The project is supported by the city and province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, which has allocated a budget of 4.3 million euros until 2026. ADAS […]
