Toyota has partnered with experts from the University of Michigan’s Mcity to rethink the parameters of autonomous driving and establish the concept of “roadmanship” between autonomous and human-driven cars. Toyota has recently expanded investments to its Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) to take a deeper look into the safety needs
AAA conducted a study to determine how effective a “learn as you go” approach is for drivers new to ADAS systems. How does knowledge of ADAS develop over time with no outside influences like a demonstration or a user’s manual to shape it? To answer that question, AAA took 39
Over the past two years, the pandemic and supply chain shortages undoubtedly took a bite out of automotive manufacturers’ earnings. But exactly how much did these delays and supply shortages cost automakers? Avnet Silica, a semiconductor distributor and specialist division of Avnet, Inc., analyzed financial records to understand the true cost
Maryland-based quantum computing specialist IonQ and South Korean automaker Hyundai announced a partnership in January 2022 to explore the use of quantum computing to enhance the performance and reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. In its latest press release, Hyundai is expanding its partnership with IonQ to
As the global automotive industry continues to develop higher levels of ADAS technology, autonomous vehicles have moved from pipe dreams to potential reality. Yet, not one person or company, or country is responsible for this shift on the roads. Innovative solutions, insights, and collaboration between other professionals are the key
Detroit-based autonomous vehicle engineering provider Dataspeed Inc. has launched three new autonomous hardware and software platforms for small companies and educational institutions. The starter packages, officially called Dataspeed Kinetic Kits, provide flexibility and adaptability with the company’s proprietary array of by-wire systems, sensors, computing platforms, and in-house software. “Having explored,
Japanese auto giant Honda is transforming its existing business portfolio toward full electrification. Honda is investing upwards of $39.7 billion in electrification and software technologies as the carmaker shifts from a non-recurring hardware sales model to a recurring business that sells hardware and software. Honda is also investing $342 million
No matter how they’re marketed by auto manufacturers, cars outfitted with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are not, as they’re referred to colloquially, be it by your neighbor or the hosts on the morning radio show, “self-driving cars.” It’s an important distinction to make, one that might be obvious to those
XenomatiX has announced its latest version of XenoTrack, a solid-state road profile LiDAR that can identify road conditions and geometry and small and nearly invisible objects. According to the company, XenoTrack provides improved accuracy with millimeter precision and resolution, along with a sleek, new design. How XenoTrack Works The new XenoTrack has
Audi of America is working with Spoke, Qualcomm, and Commsignia to develop cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology for cyclists and vulnerable road users (VRUs). The companies are now engaged in C-V2X demonstrations while exploring new solutions to make Audi cars more “aware” of cyclists and VRUs. According to Audi’s press release,
