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Volkswagen partners with Microsoft to develop automated driving software

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 12, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Infrastructure, Software

VW Group will use Microsoft Azure to simplify automated driving software development, testing, and deployment.

Here Technologies harnesses location data for better user experiences

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 28, 2021 | Augmented Reality, Connectivity, Data, Software, Technology

At CES 2021, the company introduced new products for EV routing and 3D city models and a new partnership with Leia and Continental for automotive navigation 3D visualization.

All-in on the Indy Autonomous Challenge

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 25, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Simulation, Software, Testing, Vehicles

At the CES 2021 racecar reveal, a number of events highlighted the support behind the global student competition meant to advance autonomous vehicles and excite the best and brightest university students from around the world.

Aptiv next-gen ADAS platform targets better user experiences

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 22, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Hardware, Sensors, Software

As part of Aptiv’s Smart Vehicle Architecture, the open and scalable ADAS platform shown at CES 2021 enables the software-defined vehicle and brand-specific user experiences.

ZF goes deeper into software

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 7, 2021 | Software, Technology

In a CES 2021 preview, the company announces it is entering the space for middleware, the “mediator” between the vehicle’s operating system and its software applications, and it is adapting to software challenges by setting up a Global Software Center.

P7 leads Xpeng’s smart electric vehicle mission

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 6, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Electrification, Hardware, Software, Technology, Vehicles

The company attributes the record sales results of the sedan and G3 compact SUV to increasing brand awareness and expanded initiatives across China, as it targets the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers there.

Nio looks to drive EV adoption with holistic Power system

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 16, 2020 | Electrification, Infrastructure, Mobility Services, Software, Vehicles

The company is advocating for EVs on many fronts including charging, swapping, and upgrading to improve the user experience, lower the total cost of ownership, and make EV ownership more attainable for all.

Futurride Briefs | 2020 12 10: Your source for quick sustainable mobility news

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 10, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electrification, Hardware, Infrastructure, Mobility Services, Simulation, Software, Testing, Vehicles

In this edition, we cover Joby Aviation’s acquisition of Uber Elevate, GM’s Super Cruise for the GMC Sierra, Sensible 4’s autonomous software, Goodyear’s Innovation Challenge for students, Baidu’s autonomous driving push, FIA and Siemens teaming on urban mobility advocacy, and Reviver’s digital license plates.

Aurora’s Uber ATG acquisition advances its self-driving mission

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 8, 2020 | Autonomy, Business Development, Hardware, Mobility Services, Software

Advanced Technologies Group will help accelerate the Aurora Driver and ecosystem, and a strategic partnership with Uber will pave a path for delivering the Aurora Driver broadly.

NXP announces radar sensor chipsets to enable 360-degree safety cocoons

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 7, 2020 | Autonomy, Hardware, Sensors, Software

The new market-leading IP offerings cover all radar segments, from NCAP corner to 4D imaging radar, in a scalable portfolio approach for optimum design and software re-use, reduced R&D effort aims to deliver faster time to market.