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Audi to showcase Level 4, 5 autonomous concepts, production A8 with Level 3 autonomy at IAA

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Two concept cars will also be demonstrating the Audi vision for level 4 and level 5. They also provide insights into the brand’s future Audi AI technologies. Introduction of the Audi AI traffic jam pilot requires both clarity regarding the legal parameters for each country and specific adaptation and testing of the system.

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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At the Geneva Motor Show and now at the IT trade fair CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, Volkswagen Group executive management has begun to outline its “Future Tracks” program which will address, among other things, what Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn calls an approaching new era of digitalization.

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UR:BAN research project gives mid-term update on advanced driver assistance systems, connected vehicles

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All these challenges are supported by studies of legal issues and effectiveness evaluation. Areas of effective application, legal issues. Comprehensive assessment of cognitive assistance systems for urban areas concerning potential, effectiveness, and legal requirements. Human Factors in Traffic.

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Continental, Knorr-Bremse partner on highly automated driving in commercial vehicles; platooning first

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Continental supplies the various radar and lidar sensors, cameras and connectivity technologies for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) communication. In addition to the development of automation functions, the intelligent redundancy concept is also decisive for the success of highly automated driving.

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Daimler brings truck platooning testing to Japan

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During these tests, a heavy-duty FUSO Super Great operates electronically connected and semi autonomously in a platoon with trucks of other Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturers. For years, Daimler Trucks has been doing pioneer work in autonomous, connected and electric driving with its truck brands Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and FUSO.

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

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In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. In this connection around 800 jobs will be reduced across both units in the current fiscal year. The aim is to create two independent companies with different product ranges.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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Companies can implement an incentive and variable pay concept to manage compensation. These skills include expertise in future technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, networking, and data analytics. These developments are causing several challenges for the sector.