The track looked fine at midday. By 5 pm, the light had dropped behind the ridge, the surface had changed from packed dirt to loose shale, and the headlights were showing maybe thirty meters of trail ahead, not enough to react to what came next. Nobody plans for that moment. Most builds aren’t ready for it either. [Read more…] about Safety Beyond the Pavement: Lighting and Traction for Dangerous Terrains
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Why Modern Vehicles Depend on ECUs
Today’s vehicles are no longer defined solely by their mechanical parts. Behind every smooth gear shift, every stable braking response, and every millisecond of engine timing sits an electronic control unit – commonly known as an ECU.
These small embedded computers have become the backbone of vehicle operation, managing everything from fuel delivery to collision prevention.
A single modern car can contain anywhere from 80 to over 100 ECUs, each assigned to a specific system. Understanding why vehicles depend so heavily on these units helps explain how cars, trucks, and electric vehicles function at the level drivers now expect. [Read more…] about Why Modern Vehicles Depend on ECUs
Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis
Rocsys, a developer of hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles, has launched the Rocsys M1 – which the company says is “the world’s first hands-free charging solution capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi operations”.
Part of a broader depot service platform that enables full depot autonomy, the M1 is currently in pilot deployment, with large-scale rollout set to begin in 2027. Rocsys plans to support thousands of charging bays across North America and Europe over the next five years.
To support this expansion, Rocsys also announced a $13 million Series A extension led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, SEB Greentech Venture Capital and Graduate Ventures, bringing total funding raised to date to $56 million. [Read more…] about Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis
ITS America Conference & Expo offers ‘more outdoor demonstration experiences than ever before’
ITS America Conference & Expo, organized in partnership by RX Global and ITS America, introduces an expanded demonstration program for the 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo, taking place June 9-11 in Detroit, Michigan.
Attendees will see firsthand how the newest technologies installed along roadways and within vehicles are making transportation in Detroit safer and more efficient.
The program marks a significant leap beyond traditional outdoor demonstrations, delivering hands-on, immersive experiences that connect attendees with the latest intelligent transportation technologies in real-world conditions. [Read more…] about ITS America Conference & Expo offers ‘more outdoor demonstration experiences than ever before’
Where Drivers Still Beat Autonomous Systems, and Why it Matters
Autonomous systems are designed for repetition. They are good in the situations where patterns can be memorized, charted, and anticipated with a high level of certainty. However, real-world driving is filled with edge cases, which do not scale well to datasets.
Even a sophisticated system can be thrown off by a plastic bag floating along a highway or an unmarked detour in a construction area. The anomalies are intuitively processed by human drivers.
They do not need prior exposure to such scenarios since they reason by analogy rather than data. This generality ability with respect to known inputs is a structural benefit. [Read more…] about Where Drivers Still Beat Autonomous Systems, and Why it Matters
QCraft raises $100 million to push toward Level 4 autonomy and physical AI at scale
QCraft, a developer of autonomous driving AI, has announced the completion of a $100 million new Series D funding round.
The round was completed by a consortium of investors including Ningbo Ninghai Xingtaihe Fund, Wonderland Capital, Liangxi Science and Innovation Industry Investment Fund Partnership (managed by Broad Vision Funds), as well as strategic investors from a leading OEM and automotive electronics components supplier. [Read more…] about QCraft raises $100 million to push toward Level 4 autonomy and physical AI at scale
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit partner to accelerate software-defined vehicle development
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and a specialist in digital engineering, has announced a major strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with Elektrobit, a developer of automotive software.
The alliance will accelerate the development and market adoption of next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms.
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s industry-leading products in areas such as adaptive and classic Autosar middleware, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and connectivity. [Read more…] about GlobalLogic and Elektrobit partner to accelerate software-defined vehicle development
Understanding Lease Agreements for Autonomous Vehicle Fleets
As the world moves closer to the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles, businesses are exploring ways to integrate self-driving technology into their operations.
One of the most efficient ways to deploy autonomous vehicle fleets is through leasing rather than outright ownership. Understanding lease agreements in this context is critical for companies to manage costs, legal obligations, and operational risks effectively.
A lease agreement is a legal contract between a lessor, who owns the asset, and a lessee, who seeks to use the asset for a specified period in exchange for payment. [Read more…] about Understanding Lease Agreements for Autonomous Vehicle Fleets