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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck to jointly develop software-defined vehicle platform

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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck are planning to create a joint venture to develop a common software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system, providing the basis for future software-defined commercial vehicles.

The two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry have now signed a binding agreement to establish the joint venture and are working towards setting up the company that will be headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The software-defined vehicle platform will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck and potential other future customers of the joint venture to provide stand-alone digital vehicle functions for their products. [Read more…] about Volvo Group and Daimler Truck to jointly develop software-defined vehicle platform

Electric ATVs vs. UTVs for Worksites: Which Vehicle is More Efficient?

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Choosing the right vehicle for worksite tasks is crucial for maximizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.

Electric All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are popular choices, each offering distinct advantages depending on the nature of the work.

This comparison aims to guide businesses in selecting the best vehicle for their specific needs by evaluating the efficiency of both options. [Read more…] about Electric ATVs vs. UTVs for Worksites: Which Vehicle is More Efficient?

Nuro expands autonomous vehicles across multiple cities

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Nuro, a developer of autonomous driving technology, has started a significant expansion of its L4 driverless capabilities using zero-occupant vehicles, powered by the AI-enabled Nuro Driver system.

This expansion – covering multiple cities in two states and encompassing significant operational advancements – solidifies Nuro’s position as one of the most advanced autonomous vehicle technology providers in the US, with one of the largest L4 deployments in the country.

With this expanded deployment of zero-occupant vehicles, Nuro is ready to provide the foundational technology for transporting both people and goods. [Read more…] about Nuro expands autonomous vehicles across multiple cities

Loxo establishes German subsidiary to expand its autonomous driving business

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Loxo, a Swiss developer of autonomous driving solutions for logistics, has embarked on its first international expansion with the opening of a new subsidiary in Munich.

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, Loxo has rapidly established itself as a key player in the field of autonomous driving, with a focus on middle-mile delivery and mobile distribution hub logistics.

The expansion into Germany follows rapidly from Loxo’s successful rollout of Europe’s first Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology, which is operational on public roads in Bern, Switzerland, with autonomous driving routes spanning 65 kilometres (40 miles) within the city. [Read more…] about Loxo establishes German subsidiary to expand its autonomous driving business

How Autonomous Vehicles Are Revolutionizing Traffic Safety

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Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have rapidly evolved from experimental concepts to everyday road realities. What began as a futuristic vision is now reshaping transportation systems, with self-driving technology becoming smarter and more efficient each year.

While most people focus on the convenience factor, these innovations also have an enormous impact on public safety. Road users now experience fewer collisions, thanks to AI-driven decisions and precise sensors that can react faster than human drivers.

Let’s explore how autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing traffic safety. [Read more…] about How Autonomous Vehicles Are Revolutionizing Traffic Safety

Farming Simulator 25 Mods and Features Breakdown

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Farming Simulator 25, or FS25, is the new farming simulation game that all fans are waiting for its release on November 12th, 2024.

As the date draws nearer, both new fans and players cannot wait to see its gameplay and technological advancements that can be said to revolutionize the series.

From improved gameplay to new features and even better modifications, it seems FS25 will take virtual farming to another level better than its predecessors.

[Read more…] about Farming Simulator 25 Mods and Features Breakdown

Lyft agrees new partnerships as it reveals it has ‘40 million’ autonomous vehicle passengers a year

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Lyft, the ride-hailing app provider which claims it is now “one of North America’s largest transportation networks”, has revealed plans for new “multiple autonomous vehicle partnerships” to connect the Lyft community with future autonomous vehicle rides in the Lyft app.

Lyft says the new agreements are its next step in delivering autonomous vehicle rides to millions of people. Lyft and Mobileye, a developer of self-driving tech and advanced driver assistance systems, plan to bring autonomous vehicles to the Lyft network.

Through this partnership, Lyft will make its scaled rideshare platform available to all vehicles with Mobileye’s self-driving technology. [Read more…] about Lyft agrees new partnerships as it reveals it has ‘40 million’ autonomous vehicle passengers a year

Abu Dhabi dough powering autonomous desert cars

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VentureOne, the commercialization arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched SteerAI, which offers an advanced mobility system powered by AI that can “transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses”, according to its creators.

Catering to both the logistics and defense sectors to begin, SteerAI uses a hardware kit, software stack, and fleet management system to allow autonomous ground vehicles to tackle complex missions with high precision and efficiency, saving time and resources while protecting human workforces.

SteerAI’s technology was developed by experts from Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the ATRC’s applied research arm. [Read more…] about Abu Dhabi dough powering autonomous desert cars

The Rise of Industrial Robotics and AGVs in Material Handling

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In recent years, industrial robotics and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have significantly transformed material handling operations across various industries.

With companies striving for greater efficiency, safety, and reduced operational costs, these technologies are becoming essential in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

This shift not only highlights the increasing role of automation but also reshapes the landscape of equipment use – especially in sectors that depend on forklifts and other heavy machinery. [Read more…] about The Rise of Industrial Robotics and AGVs in Material Handling

Nidec opens new new factory in China

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Nidec Machine Tool has completed the construction of a new factory that its subsidiary Nidec Machine Tool (Zhejiang) had been building in the city of Pinghu, Zhejiang Province, China.

The factory is already at full-scale operation and was constructed to establish a prompt machine tool supply system to meet China’s domestic needs for autos, robots, and industrial machines among others, this new, three-floor factory, whose first-phase construction started in March 2023, covers an area of approximately 66,000 sq m, including an approximately 18,000 sq m first floor.

The new factory houses, among others, a machine tool assembly area, a component machining area, and an office, in addition to a 600 sq m internal showroom, the first of its kind for the Company to have in China, to exhibit products made in the new factory and those produced by the Nidec Group’s machine tool companies in Japan and elsewhere. [Read more…] about Nidec opens new new factory in China