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The gritty trenches of autonomous tech

Posted by Futurride Contributor | Nov 4, 2024 | Analysis, Autonomy, Startups

Karthik Gollapudi, CEO and Co-founder of Sift, and former SpaceX Dragon Flight Software Lead, writes on the future of autonomous systems and what they can do reliably and consistently in the real world—”machines we can trust with our lives, day in and day out.”

ICCT reports on automakers’ shift to more sustainable steel

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 25, 2024 | Aftermarket, Analysis, Manufacturing, Materials, Vehicles

The organization looked at steel supply chains and commitments to fossil-free steel, defined more sustainable steel terms, identified car companies at the forefront, and provided recommendations for automakers and policymakers to reduce steel-related GHG emissions.

Examining radar technology

Posted by Futurride Contributor | Aug 26, 2024 | Analysis, Autonomy, Sensors, Startups

Kobi Marenko, CEO of Arbe Robotics, a leader in perception radar solutions, explains the evolution of radar as the industry looks to improve basic advanced driving assistance system features, meet NHTSA 2029 automatic emergency braking regulations, and offer advanced hands-free eyes-off features.

IDTechEx finds ag tractors a good fit for battery propulsion among off-highway applications

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 13, 2024 | Analysis, Batteries, Electrification, Off-Highway, Vehicles

Among off-highway vehicle applications in construction, agriculture, and mining industries, many tractors for agricultural uses see seasonal work and sporadic usage, which means fewer cycles are needed over a vehicle’s lifetime, opening up battery options to more cutting-edge and emerging technologies.

Altair announced 2024 Enlighten Award winners

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 8, 2024 | Analysis, Manufacturing, Materials, Simulation

Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research earlier this week, the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

The bumpy road to self-driving cars

Posted by Futurride Contributor | Jul 30, 2024 | Analysis, Autonomy, Passenger Cars

Bill DeVries, VP of North America Customer Solution Experiences at Dassault Systèmes, writes that major changes are needed to roads, laws, and ways of thinking to make self-driving vehicles safe and reliable, and he explores the challenges that need to be solved before robocars can become widespread.

Augmented reality adds immersion to head-up displays

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 18, 2024 | Analysis, Interiors, User Experience

Reports from IDTechEx and ResearchandMarkets.com reveal market outlooks and trends for technologies like computer-generated holography and light field displays from innovators such as Continental, Denso, Visteon, Harman, Hyundai Mobis, WayRay, Hudway, Envisics, Appotronics, and FIC.

Upstream Security gets Cisco Investments funding for IoT cybersecurity

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 10, 2024 | Analysis, Business Development, Connectivity

The investment provides a unique opportunity to deepen the cybersecurity company’s impact on the IoT sector, specifically for mobility, automotive, and transportation, as connectivity continues to transform the ecosystem, increasing cybersecurity risks as more functionality is exposed.

Deloitte reports on changing consumer attitudes on electrification and connected-vehicle services

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 7, 2024 | Analysis, Connectivity, Electrification, Mobility Services

Its latest 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study examines a variety of trends shaping the global automotive sector, but here we dig deeper on EV adoption that is losing momentum and subscription services as consumers become increasingly sensitive to “share of wallet” that transportation represents.