Archives for September 10, 2017

Mercedes to showcase EQ electric and autonomous concept car at Frankfurt motor show

September 10, 2017 by Sam Francis

Mercedes will be showing off the latest version of its electric and autonomous concept car, the EQ, at the Frankfurt motor show, IAA 2017.

Mercedes says the smart vision EQ fortwo provides a new vision of urban mobility and individualised, highly flexible, totally efficient local public transport.

The company claims the autonomous concept vehicle picks up its passengers directly from their chosen location. [Read more…] about Mercedes to showcase EQ electric and autonomous concept car at Frankfurt motor show

Nissan integrates ProPilot autonomous tech in Leaf electric vehicle

September 10, 2017 by Sam Francis

Nissan has launched the new version of Leaf, which the company claims is “world’s most advanced mass-market electric vehicle”.

The new Nissan Leaf is the company’s first car in Europe that will embrace the early steps of advanced driver assistance, and is packed with cutting-edge innovations such as e-Pedal, allowing humans to drive and brake in “a totally new and seamless way”.

Nissan says the new vehicle can also go further, with a range of 378 km on a single charge, and has been redesigned for a new generation, with a sleeker look inside and out. [Read more…] about Nissan integrates ProPilot autonomous tech in Leaf electric vehicle

Audi to showcase autonomous driving technology at Frankfurt motor show

September 10, 2017 by Sam Francis

Audi is to showcase its autonomous driving technology at the Frankfurt motor show, IAA 2017, staring later this week.

The auto giant says it has been making progress on many levels and is concentrating on providing level 3 automation as standard on its luxury A8 model.

Level 3 is what is called “conditional automation” on the SAE’s five levels of automation. It means the car can manage itself but can notify the human driver when they are required to intervene. [Read more…] about Audi to showcase autonomous driving technology at Frankfurt motor show