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Fisker and Magna enter into definitive agreements for production of Fisker Ocean EV

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has entered into definitive “operational phase” platform-sharing and initial manufacturing agreements with Magna International Inc., Available on the range-topping Ocean Extreme model, the large battery format enabled by FM29 is also projected to support an Ultra Long Range (ULR) option with a potential range of more than 350 miles.

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TRI-AD, Maxar Technologies, NTT DATA collaborate to build high-definition maps for autonomous vehicles from space

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a global technology innovator powering the new space economy; and NTT DATA Corporation, a leading IT services provider, will collaborate on a proof-of-concept building automated high-definition (HD) maps for autonomous vehicles using high-resolution satellite imagery.

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Toyota and CARMERA team up to build high definition maps for automated vehicles using camera data

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are conducting a joint proof-of-concept project to develop camera-based automation of high definition (HD) maps for urban and surface roads. In addition, by placing commercially available dashcam drive recorders in Toyota test vehicles, the project will demonstrate automated map generation from a broader range of sources that do not have TSS.

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SAE International and ISO collaborate to update and refine SAE Levels of Driving Automation; SAE J3016

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SAE J3016 provides a taxonomy with supporting terms and definitions for SAE’s six levels of driving automation. Additional terms and definitions for two distinct remote support functions: remote assistance and remote driving, as well as the users who perform those functions: remote assistant and remote driver.

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The Polestar 4 is Only Available for Preorder in One Country Right Now

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Though it will eventually become available in several countries, including the U.S., The $60,000-ish Polestar 4 is now available for preorder only in China, using the company’s QR code and app. The Polestar 4 is coming soon, bringing a striking design and no rear window. Polestar’s launching the oddball EV in China to start.

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NVIDIA to acquire DeepMap, enhancing mapping solutions for AVs

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NVIDIA will acquire DeepMap, a startup dedicated to building high-definition maps for autonomous vehicles. The US-based company has developed a high-definition mapping solution that meets these requirements and has already been validated by the AV industry with a wide array of potential customers around the world.

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Cadillac reveals CELESTIQ show car

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Availability for the production version of CELESTIQ will be announced at a later date. The show car previews some of the materials, innovative technologies and hand-crafted attention to detail harnessed to express Cadillac’s vision for the future.

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