Monitoring and evaluating automated driving systems (ADS) remotely is a reality that means personal driving data is being sent to the cloud. Once there, that data helps developers and manufacturers improve the safety performance of their ADS systems. Could your personal driving data save a life? If you own or
Hannah Osborn doesn’t mind a challenge. “I don’t see them in a negative light. I’m energized by the difficulty of solving a problem with limited resources,” she said. Whether or not she’s always had this positive outlook, Hannah’s ability to problem solve has come in handy throughout her upbringing and
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced the launch of three projects as part of its next research phase. The projects include investigating driver support features for lane centering, creating an in-vehicle intervention prototype to promote safe driving, and using data to improve technology that aids decision-making and safer behavior
With automotive manufacturers marching toward more highly automated vehicles, the elephant in the room keeps getting bigger and bigger. Are those on the road today safe? Will they be safe in the future? One man trying to get industry and lawmakers to listen to pleas that today’s self-driving software is
LiDAR maker AEye, based in California, unveiled a software upgrade to its LiDAR platform for ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems. The upgrade, 4Sight+, offers a 20 percent improvement in the sensor range and a 400 percent increase in spatial resolution over their previous generation. Tier 1s, including their partner Continental
Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced a new development board, the R-Car S4 Starter Kit, for automotive gateway systems. As described in a press release, the R-Car S4 Starter Kit provides a full-scale development environment, including an evaluation board and software, and is a less expensive and more readily available option
It’s currently impossible to accurately determine the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities caused by drowsy driving, but numbers increase yearly. Crash investigators say they can look for signs that drowsiness played a role, but the signs aren’t always clear or definitive. Police and hospital reports are the primary sources
Global automotive conglomerate Stellantis has unveiled its STLA Medium Platform for its incoming electric vehicle lineup. The Amsterdam-based automaker outlined its Dare Forward 2030 strategy in 2022 with plans to introduce four new platforms – STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large, and STLA Frame – to support its electrification strategy.
Large-format, rechargeable lithium batteries, commonly known as large-format lithium-ion or Li-ion batteries, are essential for those developing electric vehicles. Should we be concerned about how Li-ion batteries are transported and stored en masse even when unplugged and considered inactive? Emerging standards, research, and best practices can serve as a framework
British luxury automaker Aston Martin is entering the EV landscape with help from long-term partner Mercedes-Benz and a new supply agreement with American EV startup Lucid. The brand will invest £2 billion over five years to realize Aston Martin’s “Racing. Green.” electrification strategy and launch a new lineup of electrified
