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Cepton unveils next-generation LiDAR for autonomous vehicles

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a provider of 3D LiDAR solutions for automotive, industrial and mapping applications, unveiled its Vista LiDAR sensor at the annual NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference, with immediate availability for the autonomous vehicle market. The 120-line-equivalent scanner delivers 200 meters of range and 0.2 Cepton Technologies, Inc. ,

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LeddarTech launches LeddarVu, a new scalable platform towards high-resolution LiDAR; Vu8 solid-state LiDAR

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LeddarTech, a developer of solid-state LiDAR technology ( earlier post ), introduced LeddarVu, a new platform for the next generation of its Leddar detection and ranging modules. At the InterDrone Conference and Exposition (7-9 September), LeddarTech showcased the Vu8, the first module based on the new LeddarVu platform.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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A radar sensor in the lower area of the front end scans the road ahead at long and short range. The front radar sensor has a range of 250 m and scans an 18-degree segment. The short-range sensor has a range of 70 m and scans a 130-degree segment. The sensors have a range of 60 m and cover an angle of 170 degrees.

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NVIDIA introduces new Drive PX AI computing platform for Level 5 autonomous vehicles: Pegasus

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At the GPU Technology Conference in Munich, NVIDIA unveiled Pegasus, its new NVIDIA DRIVE PX AI computing platform designed to handle Level 5 driverless vehicles. Pegasus reduces the volumetric requirements from this: To this: Pegasus will be available to NVIDIA automotive partners in the second half of 2018. Earlier post.).

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. It offers a range of elegant solutions to a number of problems.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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The hybrid models available today use lead-acid ornickel-metal hydride batteries that are are proven, reliable, and fairlycheap, but their limited storage capacity means that the cars’ driving rangeusing electricity alone is short. Both companies will offer a range of electricvehicles for public sale from 2012.