Photo: AutoFlightPhoto: AutoFlightPhoto: AutoFlightPhoto: AutoFlightAutoFlight is one of the early promoters of the aerial solution for future mobility.\nThe company's first air taxi concept was built in 2021 and announced in January of last year.The crewless test flight took place at the aviation enterprise proving grounds, taking the vehicle on a predefined course.\nIt also demonstrated the viability of the Gen 4 variation of the Prosperity I eVTOL.\nThe second video (shot twelve months before the record flight) details how this change of phases is achieved and why it is a critical aspect of eVTOL design and construction.\nThe all-important document – issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency - will allow the introduction of Prosperity I in regular service.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"You are being redirected...","slug":"you-are-being-redirected","publishDate":"2023-03-05 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:54.713350","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":""}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Eyes off the road? Ford is developing automated tech that will let drivers doze off","slug":"eyes-off-the-road-ford-is-developing-automated-tech-that-will-let-drivers-doze-off","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:54.612876","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Ford disbanded its Argo AI self-driving car joint venture with Volkswagen last year, but now it's getting back into autonomy … a bit.\nThe automaker has launched a new subsidiary, called Latitude AI, that's aimed at developing semi-autonomous advanced driver assistance systems that could be on the road soon.\nFORD BEATS GM AND TESLA WITH DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY IN CONSUMER REPORTS TEST\"We feel like that is such a big unlock for customers,\" Ford CEO Jim Farley told Fox News Digital.\nAlong with the sensor systems used by BlueCruise, Farley believes lidar will play a key role in enabling the new capabilities, which will only be activated on pre-certified sections of road.\nCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP\"We do think that lidar is critical … to make the system safer than a human.\"
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Ford seeks patent for self-driving cars to repossess themselves","slug":"ford-seeks-patent-for-self-driving-cars-to-repossess-themselves","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:54.030679","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"(CNN) -- Ford has some interesting ideas on what self-driving cars might soon be able to do.\nBesides freeing us from the tedium of commuting, the company envisions cars that could repossess themselves.\nIf the owner persists in ignoring these messages, the vehicle would, in the words of Ford's patent application, \"initiate execution of a multi-step repossession procedure.\"\nStep one involves making the owner pay in other ways.\nA borrower might need to drive to work in order to earn the money to pay back the loan.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Inside the rise of connected cars which brings living room-quality broadband to your vehicle","slug":"inside-the-rise-of-connected-cars-which-brings-living-room-quality-broadband-to-your-vehicle","publishDate":"2023-03-04 12:11:51+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:53.433020","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"WIRELESS technology firm Qualcomm has unveiled a \"digital chassis\" that aims to bring home-quality broadband internet to your car.\nCalled Snapdragon, the platform allows car makers and developers to continually deliver new apps and services to motorists through remote updates.\nThis digital chassis also offers facial recognition that streamlines passengers’ ability to download new software updates or pay for transportation services like parking.\nThis digital chassis’ services are made possible through an advanced modem.\nThe modem supports up to 200MHz of network capacity to verify cars remain connected with low-latency signal, PC Mag reports.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"JLR opens three new tech hubs in Europe to accelerate self-driving tech","slug":"jlr-opens-three-new-tech-hubs-in-europe-to-accelerate-self-driving-tech","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:53.391568","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Jaguar Land Rover opens three new tech hubs in Europe to accelerate self-driving techNew engineering hubs in Germany, Italy and Spain to work on developing driver assistance systems and AI for self-driving cars of the future; join six JLR tech hubs in USA, Hungary, Ireland, UK, China and IndiaJaguar Land Rover is expanding its global digital capability and has opened three new tech hubs in Europe last month, creating nearly 100 new engineering jobs.\nThe hubs are set up to develop autonomous driving systems for JLR’s next generation of modern luxury vehicles, and come in addition to the six existing global tech hubs JLR has invested in.\nThe new hubs’ inception comes in addition to existing JLR tech hubs in Portland (USA), Budapest (Hungary), Shannon (Ireland), Shanghai (China), Bengaluru (India) and Manchester in the UK.\nCollectively these hubs employ over 1,100 engineers, forming part of JLR’s nearly 9,000-strong global engineering force.\nTeams based at the new tech hubs have expertise spanning areas of autonomous technology including systems & features, software, verification and validation and hardware.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tata Motors Nexon sub-4 meter compact SUV will be next in line to get ADAS safety suite","slug":"tata-motors-nexon-sub-4-meter-compact-suv-will-be-next-in-line-to-get-adas-safety-suite","publishDate":"2023-03-05 02:18:23+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:52.374624","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The country’s most popular sub-compact SUV the Nexon from the house of Tata Motors will be the newest model in its line-up to receive the coveted ADAS features.\nRender courtesy Team-BHPAdditionally, it has also been reported that the company will be offering an all-new steering wheel design in the upcoming Nexon facelift as well.\nAlso read: Tata Nexon price increased; Diesel variants discontinuedThe first-ever test mule for the upcoming Nexon facelift was recently spotted driving throughout the country.\nThe subcompact SUV’s front end might have split headlamps similar to the Curvv shown at the exhibition.\nThis upgrade will help it to become the country’s most powerful subcompact SUV.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Column: When Toyota gets humbled, everyone should take note","slug":"column-when-toyota-gets-humbled-everyone-should-take-note","publishDate":"2023-03-02 19:42:01-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-05 14:30:52.030991","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"While many revealing quotes were from unnamed executives and engineers not authorized to speak publicly, Sato has been unusually blunt in his criticism of Toyota's EV approach.\nToyota has been so successful for so long that its leaders have had to work to create an internal sense of crisis to combat complacency.\nAfter all, if Toyota had been more \"all in\" on EVs, it would already have a dedicated platform and production sites.\nBut here's the thing: The conversion to EVs — and concurrently, competition with Tesla — is a long, long game.\nSato is tacitly acknowledging that Toyota is going to be behind Tesla in EV manufacturing efficiency at least until 2026.
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