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6 Tips to Maintain Top CSA Scores for Truckers

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A successful trucking company must have high Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) scores. CSA, or Compliance, Safety, and Accountability is a government program designed to assure dependability and safety. The CSA score is used to determine whether or not a company requires a DOT visit.

A roadside inspection may start with one evident violation but does not necessarily finish there. If the inspector undertakes a comprehensive driver and vehicle assessment, penalty points from roadside offenses can soon build up. Truckers frequently strive to maintain a good CSA score.

Good scores lead to more customers and greater business chances. Good scores are also important in lowering liability and demonstrating to clients and law enforcement that truckers are dedicated to safety. But in case of a bad CSA score truckers are less likely to get more clients and their carrier insurance cost will also be impacted negatively. [Read more…] about 6 Tips to Maintain Top CSA Scores for Truckers

Motional to add new features to its robotaxi service

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Ride-hail passengers in Las Vegas can now take an autonomous ride in a Motional IONIQ 5 robotaxi at night

“Las Vegas is a city that really comes alive once the sun goes down, so extending our service to match rider demand is a critical step forward in the evolution of our vehicle,” says Akshay Jaising, Motional’s vice president of commercialization.

“We’re happy we can now spend more hours everyday introducing passengers to our technology, and helping them travel safely and comfortably where they need to go.”

Night driving is one of three passenger-friendly service upgrades making their way to Motional’s fleet of all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis, which have been carrying public passengers in Las Vegas since August. [Read more…] about Motional to add new features to its robotaxi service

Safety Features of Self-Driving Cars

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Self-driving cars are one of the most revolutionary technological advancements of our time. As with any new technology, safety is paramount for these vehicles. To ensure the safety of their passengers and those around them, self-driving cars have various features designed to keep everyone safe.

With advances in technology, self-driving cars will be safer than human operated vehicles. In the US, 30,000 lives are lost each year in motor vehicle accidents, often due to fatigue, human error, and drunk driving.

Autonomous vehicles function without these behaviors, potentially saving thousands of lives. Here is a look at some of the advanced safety features of self-driving vehicles. [Read more…] about Safety Features of Self-Driving Cars

DeepRoute.ai launches $1,000 ‘map-free’ self-driving solution

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DeepRoute.ai, developer of the first production-ready autonomous driving solution, has launched its new Driver 3.0 solution, which the company describes as “the latest advance to achieving full autonomous driving and widespread commercialization”.

DeepRoute.ai is among the first to successfully complete HD map-free self-driving public road tests, thus breaking limitations created by geo-fencing. It is also among the first to win a production contract from automotive manufacturers to produce autonomous vehicles for consumer use.

DeepRoute.ai’s Driver 3.0 includes two versions of its self-driving solutions for automakers. D-PRO, with a hardware cost of $2,000, includes HD map-free operation and features like valet park assist (VPA) and point-to-point navigation on all roads without operational design domain (ODD) restrictions. [Read more…] about DeepRoute.ai launches $1,000 ‘map-free’ self-driving solution

Nissan to develop its ‘most advanced’ driver assistance system to date

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Nissan is planning to develop its “most advanced” driver assistance system to date in collaboration with Trimble Technology.

Trimble says that Nissan Motor will use Trimble RTX technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and guided freeway driving capabilities of Toyota’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0 driver assistance system, available initially on the 2023 Nissan Ariya.

While positioning with standard Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals may drift up to 10 meters (25 feet), Trimble says its RTX system provides higher accuracy and enables consistent lane determination for driving applications. [Read more…] about Nissan to develop its ‘most advanced’ driver assistance system to date

Visteon and Steradian partner to develop autonomous car functions

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Visteon, a technology company serving the mobility industry, and Steradian Semiconductors, an India-based high-tech imaging radar specialist, will collaborate on efforts to produce enhanced advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for the global automotive market.

As part of a joint development agreement, Steradian will provide Visteon with access to its advanced 4D image radar sensor hardware and perception software technology.

Imaging radars are integral to Level 2+ autonomous driving technology because they enable safety application development, AI-based perception algorithms, and sensor fusion. [Read more…] about Visteon and Steradian partner to develop autonomous car functions

Foxconn plans to build autonomous vehicles on Nvidia computing platform

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Foxconn, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers and Apple’s main iPhone maker, is planning to build autonomous cars and will use Nvidia chip technology to do so.

Nvidia and Hon Hai Technology Group – Foxconn’s domestic name – have agreed a strategic partnership to develop automated and autonomous vehicle platforms.

As part of the agreement, Foxconn will be a tier-one manufacturer, producing electronic control units (ECUs) based on Nvidia Drive Orin for the global automotive market. [Read more…] about Foxconn plans to build autonomous vehicles on Nvidia computing platform

Mercedes-Benz becomes ‘world’s first’ automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 system for US market

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Mercedes‑Benz claims to have become the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations.

This significant milestone sets the ground-breaking Mercedes‑Benz “Drive Pilot” system apart as the first and only SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle authorized for use on US public freeways.

Complying with the requirements of Nevada Chapter 482A for Autonomous Vehicles, Drive Pilot will allow the driver to hand over the dynamic driving task to the vehicle under certain conditions. [Read more…] about Mercedes-Benz becomes ‘world’s first’ automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 system for US market

Best cars renowned for their comfort

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Whilst there will always be a great amount of priority touted towards a vehicles’ overall performance and handling during its years of use, the wider demand for vehicle luxury and its comforting factor have risen immensely over the past few years with more drivers now expressing their interest in purchasing the best car that is met to their required appeal.

The car manufactory industry has always been hotly invested in producing the best products possible for any consumers’ more extravagant needs, with the vehicle’s look being one of the more interactive topics.

Nowadays, a vehicle’s overall appeal and luxury is often considered to be amongst the most crucial aspects of any car manufacturer’s operations rather than the usual importance directed towards the car’s performance whilst on the road. [Read more…] about Best cars renowned for their comfort

Baidu aims to create ‘world’s largest fully driverless ride-hailing area’

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Baidu, an AI company with strong internet foundation and often referred to as China’s equivalent of Google, has embarked on a major expansion of its commercialized fully driverless robotaxi service in Wuhan.

The new expansion would triple the size of its current operation area, increasing the number of robotaxis in service and expanding operating time to include key evening hours.

The move marks a major milestone on Baidu’s ambitious autonomous ride-hailing roadmap, as the company plans to put an additional 200 fully driverless robotaxis into operation across China in 2023, aiming to cover “the largest fully driverless ride-hailing service area in the world” by the end of the year. [Read more…] about Baidu aims to create ‘world’s largest fully driverless ride-hailing area’