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

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The new A8 is designed for conditional automated driving at level 3 in accordance with international standards. At the same time, a second data fusion takes place in the radar control unit. Two concept cars will also be demonstrating the Audi vision for level 4 and level 5. Highly automated level 4 concept car with new technology.

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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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The development of products and systems for automated driving is one of the central themes of international automotive supplier Continental’s long-term technology strategy. Click to enlarge.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates. l/100 km) combined based on internal testing. The Sonata PHEV is perfectly capable of handling (legal) Interstate speeds on battery pack alone; however, such operation depletes the battery relatively quickly. 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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All these challenges are supported by studies of legal issues and effectiveness evaluation. In addition, Daimler showed how environment data from radar and camera sensors are merged by sensor fusion to form an environment model. Thus, collisions can be avoided not only by automatic braking, but also by swerving as required.

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

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Mercedes-Benz will unveil the complete study of the Future Truck 2025 at the International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) in September. Multisensor fusion. The sensors are networked (multisensor fusion), and provide a complete image of the surroundings. Sensor system in the Future Truck 2025. guard rails or vegetation).

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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

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The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. This will be street legal, but that’s it. [It] It] is no way equivalent to the 2013 Fusion with the exception of passenger size. Earlier post.). It’s just really difficult. —Tim Skszek.

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