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Israel’s RFISee unveils long-range high resolution 4D imaging radar on a chip

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Israel-based RFISee , a developer of affordable imaging radars for the automotive industry, is unveiling the first Phased Array 4D imaging radar on a chip. million from Clear Future, Drive, NextGear and the Israel Innovation Authority. RFISee has raised $2.75

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Arrival and Uber to collaborate on EV for ride-hailing industry; based on Small Vehicle Platform

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Commercial electric vehicle company Arrival is partnering with Uber to develop an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) for ride-hailing drivers. The Arrival Car is expected to enter production in Q3 2023. The company is deploying its first three Microfactories in North and South Carolina, US and Bicester, UK in 2021.

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Ford targeting highly autonomous vehicle for ride-sharing in 2021; new tech company investments, staffing up in Silicon Valley

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We’re dedicated to putting on the road an autonomous vehicle that can improve safety and solve social and environmental challenges for millions of people – not just those who can afford luxury vehicles. The aim is to quickly mass-produce a more affordable automotive LiDAR sensor. —Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO.

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

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Production was down, shipping routes were closed, and OPEC nations issued embargoes that ensured the United States would be punished for allying itself with Israel. It also helps explain why practical fuel economy averages for the nation haven’t improved by all that much since 2015. Meanwhile, simply gutting U.S.