JLR fits virtual eyes to AV prototypes
One of the concerns with AVs is that drivers won’t make eye contact with pedestrians and cyclists to signal intent.…
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Why it could take until 2060 to see fully autonomous vehicles
Numerous factors will influence the timeline for attaining a nationwide fleet of fully automated vehicles. One is urban and highway…
The history of adaptive cruise control
Ever since the first automobiles rolled onto the road, manufacturers have been introducing technology to ensure they avoid crashing into…
C-V2X vs DSRC: Which technology is better for autonomous vehicles?
For years, a set of niche engineers within US car companies have been testing DSRC for V2X applications, assuming it…
New project allows AVs to see around corners
The AutopleX project, led by Jaguar Land Rover, uses connected, automated and live mapping to allow AVs to communicate and…
V2V demonstrated for motorsport safety
V2X chipset specialist Autotalks has teamed with Israeli startup Griiip, which is working on a single-seat race car, to demonstrate…
Continental and Osram team up to drive innovations in lighting
A new 50/50 joint venture between Continental and Osram is expected to commence work in the second half of 2018.…
ITF study links higher speeds to road deaths
The International Transport Forum (ITF) has released a study that examined changes in road safety performance in 10 countries that…
Ficosa opens facility in Morocco for vision systems
Ficosa has opened its first facility in Africa a production centre in Rabat, Morocco. The plant will be the…
Magna and Lyft partner to develop and manufacture self-driving systems
Automotive supplier Magna and rideshare company Lyft have announced a multi-year partnership to fund, develop and manufacture self-driving systems. Lyft…