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Mitsubishi Electric Claims Level 4 Autonomous Driving Without High Definition Maps or Auto Parking
Mitsubishi Electric said it expects to realize fully autonomous driving in designated areas (Autonomous Driving Level 4 > see SAE Autonomous Driving Levels) by implementing proprietary traffic-control technologies, which are currently deployed for both railways and aircrafts, and artificial-intelligence (AI) technology dubbed MAISART. (roughly – Mitsubishi AI creates State-of-the-ART in technology) Continue reading
JAXA, Toyota Start Research for Manned Pressurized Rover
In what was largely a rerun of a release from 12 March 2019, when the two parties announced their agreement to consider collaboration, the organizations formally agreed to carry on. The prototype rover will be a modified version of a standard production vehicle. (JAXA and Toyota Agree on Future Mobility – A Lunar Rover) Continue reading
BMW Group Power BEV – A Regulation Forced Car
In a brand defensive move – increasingly difficult with regulation spec vehicles – chassis and powertrain engineers worked to maximize the car’s performance. Key to its dynamic attributes is that the two electric motors at the rear axle are controlled separately. This allows so-called e-torque vectoring, which enables maximum drive power to be translated into forward propulsion even in extreme driving maneuvers, it’s claimed. Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz – New Safety Ideas for New Mobility
Even farther out the untested by real customers this brave new world is trust. The acceptance of self-driving vehicles will require initially holding an untested belief that they will be safer than conventional vehicles. Moreover, other road users must be able to recognize what an automated vehicle intends to do, because there will be no driver to communicate this. Continue reading
Kia HabaNiro Concept Debuts in Manhattan
However, it’s still a concept. Kia claims this is no fanciful supercar that will likely never be built, but a look into the future of mobility where automobiles allegedly will seamlessly integrate design, capability, usefulness and creativity. Continue reading
Custom Coachwork Beetles at Amelia Island Concours
“While everyone knows the humble Beetle, it’s less well-known that the Beetle platform was used by a number of coach-builders in Europe to produce the amazing, unique vehicles on show this weekend,” said Klaus Bischoff, Head of Volkswagen Design. Continue reading
Nissan LEAF at 400,000 Sales as IMQ Crossover EV Due in 2022
Notably absent from Nissan’s puff is mention of the first and current hybrid leader an among automakers, Toyota with its Prius and numerous hybrid powertrain variations spread among the global Toyota and Lexus lineups. (Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Exceed 10 Million) Continue reading
Rubber Soul? First-Ever UX to Celebrate a Sneaker
“We were excited to merge the streetwear narrative and design cues of our Air Force 1 with a brand like Lexus. We’re thankful they’ve allowed us to use this moment to celebrate the arts and to bring extra energy to our take on a classic,” said John Elliott. Continue reading
Lagonda All-Terrain Concept to Debut at Geneva
The first model Lagonda will put into production, the All-Terrain Concept claims to take full advantage of the zero-emission platform Lagonda’s design team created. Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Geneva International Motor Show, Ken Zino, Lagonda Vision Concept, new vehicle reviews
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An Electric VW Dune Buggy at Geneva?
The fully electric buggy is based on the vehicles that were created in the 1960s in California. Back then, the crude Beetle chassis was the frame for these buggies. Hot rodders quickly discovered a Porsche boxer engine would easily bolt in resulting in zero-to-60 elapsed times that needed a stopwatch, not a calendar for measuring. Continue reading
Hyundai Partners with Netradyne on Vision Technology
The two organizations say they will create a “strong collaborative environment” for their individual artificial intelligence and research and development teams. HYUNDAI Mnsoft will use Netradyne’s dynamic crowd-sourced deep vision technologies for the development of HD Maps in its next generation of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Continue reading
Fully electric Audi e-tron and e-tron GT concept at Los Angeles
Audi e-tron is the first all-electric production model from the brand. It’s a five-seater, electric mid-sized crossover SUV that will arrive in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2019. ALA Tesla it’s is available now for U.S. customers to place reservations. Continue reading
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Tagged Audi e-tron, Audi e-tron GT, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, los angeles auto show, new vehicle reviews, tesla
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Rerun – Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo at Los Angeles Show
In the US delivery trucks account for 7% of urban traffic and 17% of congestion costs due to wasted hours and fuel. Continue reading
Toyota to Start New Car Subscription Service in Japan
Toyota wants to change from an automobile manufacturing company into – what else – a mobility company that offers a range of services to society of the future. Until now, Toyota has strengthened alliances between Toyota Group companies and other automobile manufacturers and new companies offering mobility services to create partnerships. The next steps are murky. Continue reading
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Tagged akio toyoda, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, elon musk, Ken Zino, KINTO, kintoun, Mobility Company, new car reviews, new car subscription service
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Akio Toyoda Wants Mobility Centered on People
Wacky marketing babble alert: “Through the evolution of artificial intelligence, I think that cars, too, can also become able to communicate with people and their hearts. that’s right… I think cars of the future will be like horses. Continue reading →