As many as three-and-a-half billion hours of US trucking could be unproductive, according to Uber Freight.\nOn average, trucks drive 5.5 times more miles than light-duty vehicles, and they make up 9% of all vehicles involved in accidents, according to Mr Danaf.\nThe impact on pollution would be substantial, as freight trucking accounts for 7% of US greenhouse gas emissions, he added.\nUtilisation has improved over the years, Mr Danaf noted.\nThese developments have had positive impacts, but they have not been scaled enough to tilt the needle, Mr Danaf said.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"IMI: ADAS skills gap threatens road safety","slug":"imi-adas-skills-gap-threatens-road-safety","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:20.558102","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"IMI: ADAS skills gap threatens road safetyAn analysis has revealed there is a shortfall of 6,000 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) certified technicians in the UK in 2023 alone.\nHowever, there are currently only 3,000 technicians with IMI TechSafe qualifications to work on vehicles featuring ADAS.\nBy 2030, 44% of cars on UK roads will include ADAS, requiring a total of 106,000 qualified technicians.\nBased on current qualification and training trends, the IMI estimates that there will be a shortfall of 51,000 qualified technicians in seven years.\nThe IMI estimates that there are currently 1,800 technicians ADAS qualified in these subsectors with a requirement for 25,000 technicians ADAS qualified by 2030.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Asian factories cut production","slug":"the-latest-numbers-on-the-microchip-shortage-asian-factories-cut-production","publishDate":"2023-06-30 15:20:40-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:17.152675","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Auto plants in the Asia-Pacific region will cut nearly 36,000 vehicles this week because of microchip shortages, according to estimates from AutoForecast Solutions.\nThe majority of the losses are in China, with 33,631 vehicles being taken out of production.\nMeanwhile, North American factories are ramping up short-term production in case of a UAW strike this fall, said Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions.\n“This additional production has worked to obscure some of the potential losses from slow supplies of chips.\nAFS’ production-loss estimates for full-year 2023 were lowered for North America, South America and Europe.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"The Intersection 7-3-23","slug":"the-intersection-7-3-23","publishDate":"2023-06-29 16:06:09-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:15.576118","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The law — which has stringent sourcing requirements for vehicles to qualify for tax credits — was designed to boost U.S. manufacturing of EVs and batteries.\nIn October, Automotive News reporter John Irwin wrote about the incoming wave of battery plant investments following the new law.\nIn this week's issue, Part 3 of our five-part Intelligence Report 2023 details 16 battery plant projects that are underway or close to kicking off in the U.S. and Canada.\nPart 2: The suppliers — legacy and newbies alike — that are vying for piece of the evolving industry.\nAnd stay tuned for future installments on the status of EV factories and robotaxi companies.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Amazon Robotaxi Team Growing, Robotaxi Use Launches In Las Vegas","slug":"amazon-robotaxi-team-growing-robotaxi-use-launches-in-las-vegas","publishDate":"2023-07-02 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:15.019300","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Three years ago, in late June 2020, I wrote about Amazon buying the robotaxi startup Zoox.\nThis year, while many robotaxi companies and projects have either folded or scaled back, one might think that Amazon and Zoox have been doing the same.\nEarlier this year, in February, Zoox robotaxis hit the streets of California.\nNow, Zoox is expanding that robotaxi service.\nOn June 16, Zoox robotaxis began operating for employee use there — no drivers, no pedals, no steering wheels.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"LG Uplus, Kakao to build EV charging network","slug":"lg-uplus-kakao-to-build-ev-charging-network","publishDate":"2023-07-03 08:51:43+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:14.079678","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"South Korean mobile carrier LG Uplus Corporation and local transportation technology company Kakao Mobility announced plans to establish a joint venture to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the country.\nLG Uplus is expected to take a slight majority stake in the new company, of 50% and an additional share, while Kakao Mobility will own the remainder.\nLG Uplus wants to make use of its nationwide infrastructure and operational capability while Kakao Mobility will provide its leading Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform.\nThe joint venture plans to build an advanced EV charging network in the country, promising to provide drivers with the unmatched convenience, immediate charging and new added value features and personalisation.\nThe two companies have also agreed to collaborate on building an EV charging network in the country.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"The Latest Autonomous Technologies Are Already Outdated","slug":"the-latest-autonomous-technologies-are-already-outdated","publishDate":"2023-07-03 07:48:55+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:13.396996","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Certified Level 3 is a gargantuan milestone on the way to fully autonomous vehicles.\nAll of these are based on semiconductor technologies, all of which are evolving rapidly.\nBut this change in wavelength also means that different semiconductor technologies will be needed.\nThe autonomous brain is another area where it is nearly impossible to keep up with the pace of the semiconductor industry.\nMercedes announced in 2020 that it would use the Nvidia Drive Orin SoC to power its autonomous system.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Dual Names Considered For Landmarks In Northern NSW For Greater Indigenous Recognition","slug":"dual-names-considered-for-landmarks-in-northern-nsw-for-greater-indigenous-recognition","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-03 14:31:13.006842","feedName":"Image Recognition","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Nearly 45 dual names have been already assigned across NSW since 2001.\nThe soaring headland of Cape Byron, home to Byron Bay's famous lighthouse, could be known by its Aboriginal name Walgun as part of a push for greater Indigenous recognition.\nEmmons said many countries were adding traditional names to culturally important sites known by European or more modern designations.\nIf the dual names are assigned, signposts, maps and directories relating to the area will feature both names.\nWritten submissions for the naming proposals may be mailed to the Secretary, Geographical Names Board, 346 Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW 2795.
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