“We’re thrilled to welcome Algolux to the Torc family,” says Peter Vaughan Schmidt, Torc CEO.\nRobust perception technology is key to helping Torc’s autonomous system correctly identify objects in difficult visual conditions such as low light, fog, or inclement weather.\n“This acquisition brings together Algolux’s end-to-end AI stack, from photons to behavior, with Torc’s pioneering autonomous technology.\nAdd in a tightly integrated OEM truck platform and you have a dream scenario,” said Felix Heide, Algolux CTO.\nSOURCE: Daimler Truck
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"No Bail For Man Accused Of Hitting Cop With Car On DuSable Lake Shore Drive","slug":"no-bail-for-man-accused-of-hitting-cop-with-car-on-dusable-lake-shore-drive","publishDate":"2023-03-20 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:57.202388","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"DOWNTOWN — A man accused of hitting a Chicago police officer with his car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive over the weekend has been ordered held without bail.\nAs an officer approached the car’s driver, the vehicle reversed — striking the officer and breaking his leg, officials said.\nSubscribe to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom.\nThanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom.\nListen to “It’s All Good: A Block Club Chicago Podcast”:
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"City of Long Beach expands Safe Parking Program for those living in their cars","slug":"city-of-long-beach-expands-safe-parking-program-for-those-living-in-their-cars","publishDate":"2023-03-21 02:12:00+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:56.525281","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The city of Long Beach is now providing additional overnight parking off of Queensway.\nYou can sign up for the Safe Parking Program at the Multi-Service Center located at 1301 West 12th Street.\nLONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- The city of Long Beach is expanding its Safe Parking Program, which provides a safe place for people sheltering in their cars to park overnight.\n\"According to the 2022 point in time homeless count, more than 400 individuals in Long Beach were living in their cars on the streets and so today, we're proud to announce a safe parking site here in the city of Long Beach,\" said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.\nParking is free, but you have to get a referral first for the Safe Parking Program.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Grocery stores using facial recognition technology sparks concern","slug":"grocery-stores-using-facial-recognition-technology-sparks-concern","publishDate":"2023-03-20 23:20:48+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:56.464963","feedName":"Image Recognition","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Sugarshot Scott Spiro joins Lisa Dent to talk about how grocery stores are using facial recognition technology to help prevent shoplifters.\nHe highlights the potential concerns that come with the new technology.\nClose Modal Suggest a Correction Suggest a Correction
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Why self-driving pioneer Raquel Urtasun is determined to solve our supply chain woes","slug":"why-self-driving-pioneer-raquel-urtasun-is-determined-to-solve-our-supply-chain-woes","publishDate":"2023-03-20 08:00:00-04:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:55.875872","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"And we cannot realize the full power of our economy because we have a very disrupted supply chain that’s really not functioning.\nThrough the pandemic, we saw how these issues could affect every single business, every single person.\nThere are not enough human drivers in Canada; there are 26,000 truck drivers missing, and it’s getting worse and worse.\nThe second is the way companies do testing: They require large fleets of self-driving vehicles to understand what issues they need to solve.\nIt’s like, let’s drive and drive and drive millions of miles, and then see what our problems are.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Europe's proposed ban on new petrol and diesel cars under threat?","slug":"europe-s-proposed-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-under-threat","publishDate":"2023-03-20 15:43:47+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:55.863469","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Is Europe’s proposed ban on new petrol and diesel cars under threat?\nFDP politician and German transport minister, Volker Wissing, argued that synthetic fuels should remain a possibility beyond the 2035 deadline.\nCzechia’s transport minister Martin Kupka said he would not back the Europe-wide ban if synthetic fuels cannot be used in the future.\nSynthetic fuelsThe current debate centres on synthetic fuels, the production of which is based on hydrogen and CO 2 .\nOverall, concerns are growing that the proposed new ICE-vehicle ban could be watered down and undermine Europe’s climate targets.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Cruise wants to test self-driving cars all over California","slug":"cruise-wants-to-test-self-driving-cars-all-over-california","publishDate":"2023-03-20 23:28:58+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:55.800253","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"FILE - A Cruise AV, General Motor's autonomous electric Bolt EV, is seen in Detroit, on Jan. 16, 2019.\nGeneral Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, March 20, 2023, asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.\n(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)FILE - A Cruise AV, General Motor's autonomous electric Bolt EV, is seen in Detroit, on Jan. 16, 2019.\nGeneral Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, March 20, 2023, asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.\n(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)DETROIT (AP) — General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Cruise seeks permit to test self-driving vehicles beyond SF, across California","slug":"cruise-seeks-permit-to-test-self-driving-vehicles-beyond-sf-across-california","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-03-21 14:30:55.343795","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.\nThe GM subsidiary already is running an autonomous ride-hailing service in its hometown of San Francisco after testing for more than two years.\nIf granted, the test permit won't allow Cruise to carry non-employee passengers outside of San Francisco.\nCruise also has been testing autonomous Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and carrying employees, friends and family members in central Austin, Texas, and parts of Phoenix.\nCruise says it's cooperating in the probe and has driven nearly 700,000 autonomous miles (1.1 million autonomous kilometers) without causing any life-threatening injuries or deaths.
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