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In the future, buying cars will ‘feel more like buying a laptop computer’

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By Dr James Jeffs, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx

Computer chips have been part of cars for a long time, but no one really cares about them until they stop working or they are late to the production line, grinding manufacturing to an industry-shaking halt.

However, the research within IDTechEx’s “Semiconductors for Autonomous and Electric Vehicles 2023-2033” report shows that trends within the automotive industry mean consumers will soon be caring far more about what chips are in their cars.

IDTechEx expects that purchasing a new vehicle will soon feel like shopping for a new laptop. [Read more…] about In the future, buying cars will ‘feel more like buying a laptop computer’

Einride goes live in Norway to lead electric deployment of freight mobility

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Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has launched its solutions in Norway, the country with the highest number of electric vehicles per person.

The announcement comes at a time when Norway has enacted new sustainability targets that are more ambitious than those laid out by the European Commission, striving for all new heavy vehicles in Norway to be zero-emission by 2040.

Despite being at the forefront of the electric revolution, with the world’s highest per capita number of EVs, heavy-duty vehicles in Norway still contribute to nearly 9 per cent of the country’s CO2 emissions, equivalent to 4.4 million tonnes of CO2. [Read more…] about Einride goes live in Norway to lead electric deployment of freight mobility

Green Luxury on Lease: Elevating Your Ride with the Tesla Model 3

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Whether you’re a total petrolhead and are constantly staying up-to-date on every major automotive brand’s new model launch, or you simply have a taste for the finer things in life, we’re all guilty of envying the flashiest, most modern cars we see being driven down the street.

You may have even looked into brands like Tesla before. The mind-blowing tech features and futuristic style of their vehicles dancing before your eyes like some prize that will always remain just beyond your grasp.

Well, if you’re someone who has always merely assumed that Tesla vehicles are reserved for the exorbitantly wealthy, you might want to read more into car leasing. [Read more…] about Green Luxury on Lease: Elevating Your Ride with the Tesla Model 3

The Future of Delivery: Software Development and Autonomous Vehicles

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In the digital era, technology is reshaping every aspect of human life, and delivery services are no exception.

Software development is playing a pivotal role in the advancement of autonomous delivery solutions, shaping a future where delivery trucks and drones operate independently, promising efficiency, speed, and reduced costs. [Read more…] about The Future of Delivery: Software Development and Autonomous Vehicles

Toyota and Daimler partner to advance autonomous truck technologies in Japan

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Following the news that Daimler Truck and Toyota have entered into a partnership to combine their truck businesses in Japan, Varshini Shetty, automotive analyst at GlobalData, offers her view.

Shetty says: “To accelerate the development and manufacture of CASE (Connected / Autonomous & Automated / Shared / Electric) technology and hydrogen vehicles, many businesses are forming alliances with other automakers, start-ups, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

“Aligning with this trend is the deal between Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors Ltd. and Daimler-owned Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. to combine their truck businesses in Japan. [Read more…] about Toyota and Daimler partner to advance autonomous truck technologies in Japan

Driving into the Future: The Rise of Autonomous Trucks

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The trucking industry is shifting its attention to autonomous trucks to address the rising truck driver shortages. These driverless vehicles are an undeniable part of our future, promising a bright horizon for the trucking industry.

With their advanced technology, these vehicles could revolutionize global goods transportation. Beyond mere machines, these autonomous giants embody human ingenuity, leading to safer roads and greater efficiency. [Read more…] about Driving into the Future: The Rise of Autonomous Trucks

4 UX Design Strategies for Improving Driver Safety in the Fleet Industry

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On average, 4.5 accidents per driver per year occur in the fleet industry. Any of which could be fatal, taking their lives.

Reasons? There are many, but they can be generally classified as driver-side problems or system-side.

Employing the right UX design strategies minimizes both drive-side and system-side problems to a great extent, improving overall driver safety in the fleet industry. [Read more…] about 4 UX Design Strategies for Improving Driver Safety in the Fleet Industry

Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots

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Wiferion, an energy solution supplier powering mobile robots and autonomous industrial vehicles through wireless charging, introduced its new inductive etaLINK 1000 charging system to the US market, making its successful wireless charging technology available to smaller robots for the first time.

The new mobile charging unit integrated into the robot measures just 160 mm – making it 36 percent smaller than the etaLINK 3000, Wiferion’s standard charging system for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGV).

etaLINK 1000 has all the advantages of the larger models, such as high positioning tolerance, maintenance-free operation, and fast start up of power transfer in around one second. Wiferion will debut the etaLINK 1000 at Automate, May 22-25, 2023, in Detroit. [Read more…] about Wiferion launches compact wireless charging system for small mobile robots

Ouster expansion supply agreements with May Mobility for autonomous vehicles

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Ouster, a provider of high-performance lidar sensors, and May Mobility, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, are expanding their supply agreements to provide lidar sensors for May Mobility’s autonomous vehicle solutions.

These expansions include a binding commitment for a combined purchase of over one thousand Ouster OS1 and Alpha PrimeTM VLS-128 sensors through 2024 to meet demand for new AV deployments starting this year.

Edwin Olson, CEO of May Mobility, says: “We are rapidly growing our operations and technology and need partners that deliver high-performing, reliable and scalable products to be successful. [Read more…] about Ouster expansion supply agreements with May Mobility for autonomous vehicles

Motional chooses Ouster as exclusive supplier of long-range lidar for its autonomous vehicles

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Motional, a specialist developer of driverless cars, has selected Ouster as the exclusive provider of long-range lidar sensors for its all-electric Ioniq 5-based robotaxis. 

The serial production agreement will see Ouster supply Motional with Alpha Prime VLS-128 sensors through 2026.

A culmination of ten years of lidar development and learning from millions of road miles, the Alpha Prime long-range sensor is specifically designed for autonomous driving and advanced vehicle safety at highway speeds. [Read more…] about Motional chooses Ouster as exclusive supplier of long-range lidar for its autonomous vehicles