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The Role of Advanced Diagnostics in Modern Vehicles

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Drivers can now no longer simply pop the hood to work on their cars. Understanding automotive technology is equally important as understanding mechanics.

Whether you’re an enthusiast or a professional mechanic, knowing how diagnostic systems work is crucial in today’s digitized vehicles.

This post will explore how advanced diagnostic tools, software, and sensors transform vehicle maintenance, allowing mechanics to identify and resolve issues with greater precision. [Read more…] about The Role of Advanced Diagnostics in Modern Vehicles

Battery electric vehicles vs hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: Which technology will power the future?

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Despite all the hype about electric cars, the vast majority of motorists still drive petrol-driven vehicles – approximately 7 percent of new car sales were electric last year.

And while governments have already outlined the phasing out of internal combustion engines, it is by no means certain that this is something that will actually happen – there may be stronger resistance to it closer to the time and the consumers simply might not want to make the switch, despite their best environmental intentions.

The problem is that green cars – most of which are lithium-ion battery powered – are still not quite as good as people want them to be. Electric supercars aside, general production cars that are battery powered tend to have limited range and lack power. It’s the same problem as several years ago, when electric vehicle sales started taking off. [Read more…] about Battery electric vehicles vs hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: Which technology will power the future?

Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

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For a long time, I’ve been wondering if an autonomous mobile robot – those small wheeled boxes you see moving shelf units and other items in warehouses – could be increased in size, then fitted with a car chassis and body, with a couple of seats inside, and marketed as a road-going, passenger-carrying autonomous vehicle. 

Yes, of course, some serious design refinements of the sketched out idea above would be required and a torrent of regulations would have to be navigated, but beyond that, the internal technologies would not need to change much because, fundamentally, they are the same. Right? Or not?

Actually, I don’t know. I’m not an engineer. But from what’s called a high-level perspective, both AMRs and autonomous vehicles are essentially the same thing or at least perform the same function – carry goods and people around autonomously. [Read more…] about Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

How Nvidia conquered the digital world and plans to dominate the robotics industry

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There was a time when it was difficult to see beyond Intel. It was indisputably the world’s largest chipmaker for a long time and eclipsed whoever else was around at the time. For some people, no other semiconductor manufacturer even existed.

Intel’s partnership with manufacturers of computers that ran the Windows operating system was largely responsible for the global success of the company whose unofficial motto was “Only the paranoid survive”.

But perhaps the total and utter domination of the market, and the falling away of would-be competitors into niche markets, led Intel to be less paranoid and get more relaxed – perhaps even complacent. [Read more…] about How Nvidia conquered the digital world and plans to dominate the robotics industry

German government gives Mercedes-Benz green light to sell autonomous cars

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Mercedes-Benz has updated its conditionally automated driving system Drive Pilot and has now received the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority.

Mercedes-Benz says that, with this milestone and green light from the government, it is “all set” for the upcoming sales release in early 2025 in Germany.

This update makes Drive Pilot the fastest certified system for conditionally automated driving (SAE‑Level 3) in a standard production vehicle. It’s optionally available on two luxury saloon car ranges – S-Class and EQS. [Read more…] about German government gives Mercedes-Benz green light to sell autonomous cars

Opinion: Will autonomous cars ever gain regulatory approval to operate freely on public roads?

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The news that General Motors has decided to fold Cruise into its overall business should send shock waves through the industry. If Cruise can’t do it, with all its money and giant parent’s backing, who can?

Cruise is a relatively new startup which had huge optimism around it because several billion dollars were invested into it and a lot of people still believe autonomous cars are the future of global road traffic.

But after burning through $10 billion and only generating $500 million in revenue, Cruise seems to have lost its parent company’s confidence and has now been absorbed into the historic automotive giant, with its technology being repackaged into GM production cars as, essentially, an advanced driver assistance system called “Super Cruise”. [Read more…] about Opinion: Will autonomous cars ever gain regulatory approval to operate freely on public roads?

Dürr unveils new painting technology for vehicles

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Industrial robotics company Dürr has unveiled new painting technology for vehicles.

Dürr’s latest development enables mixed 2-component paint systems to be fed directly in the return system within the atomiser for the first time.

This eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions in the paint booth during flushing processes and colour changes. The new solution has been successfully deployed in two top coat lines for over a year.

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Choosing the Right Japanese Import Car for You

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Have you been contemplating what route would be the safest to take when purchasing a used vehicle? Japan’s car manufacturer quality standards and Japan’s import standards have remained famous worldwide.

This fame is well deserved because Japanese import cars are reliable, well-maintained, and cost-effective. Written below are some of the quality assurance procedures these vehicles undergo before making their way into the international automotive market. [Read more…] about Choosing the Right Japanese Import Car for You

Los Angeles airport takes delivery of final cars for automated people mover train

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The final 4 Automated People Mover (APM) train cars arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), bringing the total number on site to 44. The first cars arrived in summer 2022 and the remaining cars have since been steadily making the cross-country journey from the manufacturer in Pittsburgh, PA.

The new cars will join the rest of the fleet in testing on the APM’s elevated guideway, as the design-build team at LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) continues progress toward the project completion date of December 8, 2025.

John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, says: “Receiving the final train cars for the APM signifies a major milestone for this project and our airport’s transformation. [Read more…] about Los Angeles airport takes delivery of final cars for automated people mover train

Future of Personal Injury Law: The Impact of Driverless Cars on Legal Proceedings

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The rise of driverless cars represents a transformative shift in the automotive industry, promising to redefine how we approach transportation. These autonomous vehicles, equipped with advanced technologies, have the potential to drastically reduce traffic accidents caused by human error.

However, their integration into everyday life also brings forth complex legal challenges, particularly in the realm of personal injury law. As driverless technology becomes more prevalent, its impact on legal proceedings will be profound, necessitating a reevaluation of existing legal frameworks and practices.

This blog explores the future of personal injury law in the context of driverless cars. By examining current practices, technological advancements, and emerging legal issues, we aim to shed light on how the legal landscape will evolve as autonomous vehicles become a fixture on our roads. [Read more…] about Future of Personal Injury Law: The Impact of Driverless Cars on Legal Proceedings