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Navigant Research projects autonomous vehicles to represent 75% of all LDV sales by 2035

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Individual advanced driver assistance features have been available in the luxury vehicle market for some years, but in 2012, functions such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning were offered on standard cars for the first time.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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Presently, 19 different models of PEVs from 10 different manufacturers are available for purchase in California, but only three of these models are available nationally. These expose dealers to legal liability for misstatements or for communicating misleading information to customers.

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Mercedes-Benz previews next-generation intelligent safety and driver assistance systems; “sensor fusion”

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Of crucial importance in this respect is the networking of all systems, or “sensor fusion”. DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake all employ sensor fusion using the same stereo camera and multistage radar sensors. Legal considerations also mean there are no plans to introduce hands-free driving.

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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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Vehicle automation is set to be rolled out in stages, starting with partially automated driving from 2016; high levels of automation from 2020; and fully automated systems available from 2025. When fully automated systems become available in 2025, they will still be limited to driving on the freeway. Click to enlarge.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Local incentives may also be available; for example, the clean vehicle rebate in California is an additional $1,500 and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is eligible for California’s Green Clean Air Vehicle Decals that allow access to the HOV lanes. A percentage SOC value is available on other user-selectable displays.) Fusion Energi.

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$90M UR:BAN research initiative presenting results on ADAS and traffic management for cities; intelligent vehicles

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Novel technologies now support panoramic sensing capabilities, which allow an evaluation of space available for possible lateral avoidance (swerving) maneuvers. All these challenges are supported by studies of legal issues and effectiveness evaluation. Networked Traffic System (€23 million).

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

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The radar sensor is the basis for the Proximity Control Assist and Emergency Braking Assist already available today. Multisensor fusion. The sensors are networked (multisensor fusion), and provide a complete image of the surroundings. The short-range sensor has a range of 70 m and scans a 130-degree segment. V2V and V2I.

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