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2018 S-Class Takes Driver Assistance Upward?
Daimler is gushing about considerably extended driving assistance functions on the new S‑Class that appears to be a continuation of industry trends. This fall – in what is perhaps over-billed as a major step towards autonomous driving – Mercedes-Benz S-Class will have Active Distance Assist Distronic, and Active Steering Assist – forgive the marketing quasi-babble. Continue reading
Google to Use Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids for Autonomous Driving Tests
This is the first time that Google has worked directly with an automaker to integrate its autonomous driving system, including its sensors and software, into a passenger vehicle. Continue reading
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Delphi Record Try for Longest US Autonomous Drive
In an old-fashioned publicity stunt that includes some real prototype engineering, Delphi Automotive try to set a record by conducting the longest autonomous drive ever attempted in the U.S. Continue reading
Posted in concept, engineering, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, autonomous driving
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Jet Wiper on Volvo XC90 Safer, More Efficient
Electronics, combined with spray nozzles integrated in the wiper arm are the reasons. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, autonomous driving, bosch wipers, Ken Zino
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Renault-Nissan Open an Automotive Electronics Office
Buyers aged 35 and under who grew up with myriad consumer-electronic-devices are particularly vocal about the design failures of automotive electronics. This is a growing problem for the product development departments of automakers that are largely managed by older white males. Continue reading
Pleos – Hyundai Motor Group’s Autonomous Software
Hyundai Motor Group (KRX: 005380 KS) said today that it is recruiting participants for its new developer conference, called Pleos 25, which will be held at COEX, Seoul, on Friday 28 March. The conference aims to accelerate the transition to a software-defined vehicle (SDV) development system and expand the app ecosystem for Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis vehicles. It will unveil ‘Pleos,’ a new software brand that is said to represent the Group’s vision and commitment to providing smart and sustainable mobility solutions and a self-managed, fully autonomous transportation infrastructure. Continue reading →