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SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion

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to build a first-of-its-kind, self-driving battery electric haul truck, paving the way for other companies to upgrade their existing equipment assets to reach their sustainability goals. The post SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hyundai and Kia invest in autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora

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With the new investment, the companies have agreed to expand research to a wide range of models and to build an optimal platform for Hyundai and Kia’s autonomous vehicles. Aurora is the leading innovator of self-driving technology and we look forward to building a stronger collaborative partnership with them. Earlier post.).

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Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services

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This update to the existing 5-year research collaboration between Nissan and NASA announced in 2015 ( earlier post ) builds on previous success to define a new scope of activities into 2019. We built SAM from technology NASA developed for managing interplanetary rovers as they move around unpredictable landscapes.

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Toyota Research Institute developing blended envelope control for Guardian driver assistance

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Chauffeur development focuses on full autonomy, in which the human is essentially removed from the driving equation, either completely in all environments, or within a restricted operational design domain (ODD). TRI is following a two-track development approach to automated driving. 7, 2019 – Toyota is doubling-down on humans.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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Michelin Uptis airless tires No flats, no blowouts, no pressure checks Michelin’s prototype airless tire line, Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System), may have been conceived to have less impact on the environment, but as the name origin suggests it has other big advantages.

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Kia to develop PBVs for Uber | Autocar Professional

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Kia Corporation and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, committing the two companies to collaborate on Kia’s planned development and deployment of PBVs. Kia had revealed five ‘Platform Beyond Vehicles’ (PBV) concepts at CES 2024 on January 9.

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Audi names vehicle networking strategy Audi connect; expanding functions in summer 2011

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With the applications we presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early 2011, we will contribute significantly to shaping the networked world of the future. With Audi connect, the company is building on the foundation of a collaboration with Google that began in 2005. Car and environment. Car and owner.

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