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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.

Futurride Briefs | 2020 11 26: Your source for quick sustainable mobility news

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 26, 2020 | Analysis, Autonomy, Electrification, Mobility Services, Software, Space

We cover the latest SpaceX launch, Elektrobit’s Xelor software platform, IDTechEx roboshuttle report, TTTech Auto’s Car.OS formation, and Valuates Reports’ eVTOL aircraft research.

Pony.ai strikes autonomous deal with FAW

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 4, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Business Development, News, Software

The Chinese automaker is just the latest partner for the supplier to explore autonomous vehicle technology, specifically involving SAE Level 4 systems for “pre-installation mass production and business operations models.”

Mentor easing development of automotive cockpit systems

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 2, 2020 | Connectivity, Interiors, Simulation, Software

Its new VCO2S is a software, systems, and hardware service offering that integrates instrument cluster and infotainment systems on a single high-compute ECU with enhanced safety/security focus.