Source: Bosch announcement MILAN, Italy – To support the drivers in their demanding role, Bosch Engineering has developed an innovative driver assistance system for city rail transportation. In the event of a possible collision, it first warns the tram driver…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford this week introduced its new 2022 Expedition large sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a greatly expanded range of advanced driver-assist (ADAS) technology, including Ford BlueCruise3 hands-free highway Driver-Assist Technology. The Expedition Platinum debuts Ford BlueCruise3 hands-free…
Source: Chalmers University of Technology announcement GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Self-driving vehicles such as cars, ships and drones offer the potential for reduced costs, lower environmental impacts and fewer accidents. Now, a new open dataset from researchers at Chalmers University of…
Source: Volkswagen announcement Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the 2021 ID.4 was named a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To qualify for a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles…
TORRANCE, Calif. – Honda this week launched the all-new 2022 Civic Hatchback as the latest member of the redesigned 11th generation Civic range, with a host of new safety features including an upgraded advanced driver-assist system suite. As with the…
PONTIAC, Mich. – Toyota this week unveiled its all-new-from-the-ground-up Tundra full-size pickup at Motor Bella here featuring a comprehensive suite of standard safety and advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). Every Tundra will come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 on every…
Source: Bosch announcement PLYMOUTH, Mich. – New accident research released by Bosch yesterday revealed the potential of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to significantly improve road safety. According to Bosch’s findings, when AEB is present in all vehicles, the technology could…
Source: ZF announcement CLEVELAND — ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division — launching Jan. 2022 — is focused on delivering intelligent, and function-led technologies and systems required for future autonomous, connected and electric commercial vehicles. ZF displayed these comprehensive safety and…
Source: RADAC announcement LAWRENCE, Kan. — Proven Tier 1 supplier ADAC and innovative radar technology provider Ainstein announced a new partnership as RADAC. Both organizations recognized the endless agony auto manufacturers endure while working with multiple vendors. RADAC serves to…
Source: Sunny Optical and Valens Semiconductor announcement HONG KONG and HOD HASHARON, Israel — Sunny Optical Technology Group Company Limited (Sunny Optical, stock code 2382.HK), and Valens Semiconductor (Valens) announced they have partnered to integrate MIPI A-PHY-compliant chipsets into next-generation…
Source: Auburn University announcement INDIANAPOLIS—Auburn University’s world-renowned autonomous vehicle (AV) research program’s Autonomous Tiger Racing, or ATR, literally lapped the competition last month — and made history in the process. Comprised of students in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s…
The following is a guest editorial by Dr. Behrooz Rezvani founder and CEO of Neural Propulsions Systems, Inc., a pioneer in autonomous driving and sensing platforms. Most Americans are leery of self-driving vehicles because putting our lives—and the lives of…
Source: Luminar Technologies announcement MUNICH — Luminar Technologies, Inc (Nasdaq: LAZR) will premier its Proactive Safety™ system in on-road demos for European automakers at the IAA Mobility Summit September 7–12. The company also announced an expansion of its customer ecosystem…
School Transportation News recently posted a detailed article on the safety innovations and advancements applied to modern school buses in the U.S. market. The article covered topics like electronic-stability control, collision mitigation and avoidance systems, smart braking, pedestrian monitoring and…
Source: Licoln announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Heads turn at the sight of a Lincoln Navigator with its unmistakable, commanding presence and elegant design. And with the debut of the new 2022 Navigator, Lincoln is elevating first-class travel yet again with…
Source: Spoke announcement DENVER/TURIN, Italy — Spoke, a mobility platform for safety, connectivity and rich rider experiences, has announced plans to bring connected technology to vulnerable road users (VRUs), including bicyclists and scooter riders, using Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) solutions from…
Source: Piaggio Fast Forward announcement BOSTON — Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the Boston-based robotics company and a leader in smart following technology, has developed new sensor technology for implementation not only in consumer and business robots but also in scooters…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Like the towering redwoods for which it is named, the Toyota Sequoia cuts an impressive figure whether parked in a driveway or cruising down the highway. And in the Blizzard Pearl white livery with black accents of…
Source: ZF announcement FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — ZF has appointed Wilhelm Rehm to head its forthcoming new Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division. Rehm, Member of the ZF Board of Management, oversees the commercial vehicle business in addition to industrial technology and materials…
Source: Algolux announcement MONTREAL — Algolux, a globally recognized computer vision software company, has been selected to participate in the AI-SEE project led by Mercedes Benz AG to ensure safe driving in poor visibility conditions. Recently named to the 2021…
Source: Mobileye announcement NEW YORK — Mobileye, an Intel company, has added New York City to its rapidly expanding global autonomous vehicle (AV) testing program. The company’s entry into New York City – the largest city in North America and…
Source: Continental announcement FRANKFURT, Germany – On the path towards autonomous driving, system integration capabilities are critical to the development. Ten months after joining forces in partnership with LiDAR expert AEye, Continental is integrating the long-range LiDAR technology into its…
Source: HELLA announcement LIPPSTADT, Germany –The lighting and electronics expert HELLA has been named a Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM) for the third-consecutive year. This year, the company received awards in two categories: Autonomous/Active Safety Technologies, and…
Source: Psychic Ventures Ltd. announcement LONDON — During the last five years, major carmakers, tech giants, and start-ups have invested more than $50bn into autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Although there have been many financial, practical, and scientific challenges in developing…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I have spent a week of amazement while driving the all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited minivan. Amazed at the quiet, comfortable ride; extensive technological features, and incredible 45-miles-per-gallon fuel economy – the best I have ever seen…