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Driver assistance part of a wider safety picture
Automakers are no strangers to active safety systems, with various electronic devices already able to regulate throttle, braking, steering and suspension to ensure traction and stability while driving. The next stage of active safety is well underway, Read Full
Just how permanent are COVID-sparked mobility preferences?
The global consumer transportation market took a big hit in the wake of the novel coronavirus, prompting a rapid decline in almost all forms of mobility. According to the Fifth Annual Global Mobility Study by consultancies L.E.K. Read Full
Assisted driving means safer and more efficient trucks
In Europe, trucks transport 14.7 billion tonnes of goods per year on average, accounting for 76.7% of all goods carried across the continent. This sheer amount of cargo requires heavy equipment to handle the workload, but the Read Full
IP dispute results in lengthy ban for EV battery maker
A lawsuit that has rumbled on for two years has resulted in one supplier being banned from making and selling electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the US for ten years. The case involves LG Chem and SK Read Full
Augmented reality head-up displays to break new ground with holography
The way in which drivers and occupants interact with the vehicle is changing dramatically, and augmented reality (AR) head-up displays (HUDs) could play a big role in the human-machine interface. Envisics, a UK-based pioneer of dynamic holography Read Full
The software-loaded car hit hard by microchip shortage
The digital revolution has been pushing the automotive industry in a new direction over the past decade, with software content in vehicles growing exponentially. Some estimates suggest that electronics and semiconductor materials could account for as much Read Full
Concern mounts over ‘confusing’ driver assistance language
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are becoming more common in everyday vehicles. But are consumers using them, and more importantly, do they understand their limitations? There are many ADAS features available today. Some provide driver alerts while Read Full
Computing power and partnerships among Tier 1 priorities for ADAS
Tier 1s are at the heart of the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) ramp-up for a number of reasons. On the one hand, they have long been leading suppliers of components that are essential for ADAS platforms, Read Full
Is ADAS a stepping stone to high-level autonomy?
The modern vehicle is becoming increasingly intelligent, and not just in terms of connectivity or electrification. Practically every new model driven off the forecourt has some form of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) installed. That these technologies Read Full
What are the implications of a burgeoning ADAS market?
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) was introduced to the passenger car segment towards the end of the noughties. Unsurprisingly, Volvo was among those automakers at the vanguard: in 2008, the long-term champion of safety announced that the XC60 Read Full
The top three reasons fleets are electrifying
Passenger cars receive outsized attention when discussing a future free from fossil fuel. And whilst personal vehicles are undeniably an important step toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), it will be fleets that ultimately lead Read Full