In Cars, International News, Mercedes-Benz / By Gerard Lye / 24 February 2023 12:04 pm / 1 commentMercedes-Benz Vision EQXXMercedes-Benz has released first details of its new MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System), which will be introduced mid-decade (sometime around 2025) with the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA).\nBoth the MMA and MB.OS were announced as far back as 2020 when Mercedes-Benz presented its new car business strategy.\nAccording to the carmaker, MB.OS is a new “purpose-built chip-to-could architecture” that will be standardised across the entire vehicle portfolio.\nBeyond infotainment, MB.OS is also responsible for a car’s autonomous driving.\nGiven the fully updatable nature of MB.OS, software-enabled upgrades will be a key feature and allow the carmaker to deliver services that are more personalised and convenient.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"How close are autonomous cars?","slug":"how-close-are-autonomous-cars","publishDate":"2023-02-24 00:03:39-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:30:53.631838","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"So how close are we to truly autonomous vehicles, and what can auto dealers tell customers about when they will be able to procure one, so they can give up the steering wheel forever?\nAccording to AI and autonomous driving technology-savvy expert Chris Piche, the Founder of Smarter AI, a leader in AI cameras and enablement software, “The most common definitions that people use are level two, level four and level five.\n“There are several companies that are working on autonomous driving.\nTesla is much further along in terms of actual deployment of self-driving technology than any of its competitors.\n“I think there’s fairly incontrovertible evidence that full self-driving even, you know, to the extent that it’s used today, those cars that use the full self-driving technology are involved in fewer accidents and they certainly cause fewer accidents than cars without the technology.”
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"San Jacinto College and Nuro Announce First AV Technician Certificate Program in Texas","slug":"san-jacinto-college-and-nuro-announce-first-av-technician-certificate-program-in-texas","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:30:52.269310","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"San Jacinto College and Nuro Announce First AV Technician Certificate Program in TexasHouston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2023) - San Jacinto College announced a partnership today with Nuro, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) company, to create the first AV technician certificate program in Texas as part of Nuro's national Autonomous Upskilling Initiative.\nSan Jacinto students will be able to start this unique, one-year certificate program starting Fall 2023.\n\"San Jacinto College has a rich history of being at the forefront of helping students build industry-relevant skills.\nAbout San Jacinto CollegeSurrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961.\nContact:For San Jacinto College: Amanda Fewick, amanda.fenwick@sjcd.edu | 281.998.6160For Nuro: Mark Solano, msolano@nuro.ai | 832.248.7704###To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/156026
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Samsung 5nm Technology Selected by Ambarella for Automotive AI","slug":"samsung-5nm-technology-selected-by-ambarella-for-automotive-ai","publishDate":"2023-02-24 06:30:43+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:30:51.111481","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Samsung has announced that its 5nm technology has been selected by Ambarella for Automotive AI, Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) applications, and Autonomous Driving.\nSamsung is providing Ambrella with its 5 nm process for its new CV3-AD685 AI central domain controller for autonomous driving and vehicle safety systems.\nAmbarella will rely on Samsung’s 5nm process maturity and the technology’s solid track record.\nThis 5nm process is backed by the company’s extensive experience in automotive foundry process, IP and service package development to enable manufacturers to create cutting-edge innovations in assisted and automated mobility.\n“Ambarella and Samsung Foundry have a rich history of collaboration, and we are excited to bring their world-class 5nm technology to our new CV3-AD685 SoCs,” said Fermi Wang, President and CEO at Ambarella.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"UK government backs world’s first liquid hydrogen autonomous vessel project","slug":"uk-government-backs-worlds-first-liquid-hydrogen-autonomous-vessel-project","publishDate":"2023-02-24 08:26:52+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-24 14:30:50.569626","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The “Hydrogen Innovation – Future Infrastructure & Vessel Evaluation and Demonstration (HI-FIVED)” consortium will receive over £3.8 million of funding to build and showcase its innovative autonomous vessel and bunkering infrastructure technologies for liquid hydrogen.\nThe £5.4 million project is expected to be delivered in autumn 2024.\nIn 2022, ACUA Ocean launched what claimed to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered drone surface vessel (H-USV), which won the CMDC2 competition.\nThe project, part of the UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, is being partly funded by grants from the Department for Transport and is being delivered by Innovate UK.\nThe CMDC3 is part of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions’ (UK SHORE) flagship multi-year CMDC program.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Stellantis posts strong 2022 results","slug":"stellantis-posts-strong-2022-results","publishDate":"2023-02-22 19:02:50+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-23 14:31:07.163082","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Stellantis has posted record full year 2022 results with €16.8 billion net profit (up 26%) and €23.3 billion adjusted operating income (up 29%).\nNet revenues of €179.6 billion were up 18% compared to 2021 (Pro Forma) reflecting strong net pricing, favourable vehicle mix and positive currency effects.\nStellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said: “In addition to our record financial results and the focused execution of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, we also demonstrated the effectiveness of our electrification strategy in Europe.\nLaunched in March 2022, Dare Forward 2030 is targeting a doubling of net revenues to €300 billion by 2030 (as compared to 2021), while sustaining double-digit AOI (adjusted operating income/profit) margins throughout the decade.\nCash-rich Stellantis reported net cash synergies of €7.1 billion, more than two years ahead of €5.0 billion annual steady state target.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Mercedes, Luminar ink ‘multibillion-dollar deal' for lidar sensors","slug":"mercedes-luminar-ink-multibillion-dollar-deal-for-lidar-sensors","publishDate":"2023-02-22 14:09:25-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-23 14:31:06.525424","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Mercedes-Benz plans to integrate millions of Luminar's lidar sensors into multiple vehicle models by mid-decade as part of a push that supports new automated-driving features.\nThis marks the first time Mercedes has scheduled production of cars equipped with lidar following a yearslong development partnership with Luminar.\nMercedes did not say which vehicle models are first slated to receive the lidar sensors, which help vehicles depict their surroundings and detect obstacles on the road ahead.\nAs part of the agreement, Luminar's lidar will support features ranging from automated emergency braking to more groundbreaking aspects of automated driving.\nWith the contract inked, Luminar will turn its attention toward planning for increased production of the Iris lidar units.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Mercedes-Benz first to bring autonomous tech to Nevada’s roads","slug":"mercedes-benz-first-to-bring-autonomous-tech-to-nevadas-roads","publishDate":"2023-02-23 01:39:18+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-23 14:31:05.681340","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"(Mercedes-Benz)The control button for the Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot technology is located on the steering wheel of the vehicles.\nThe company announced last month that it was able to self-certify its Drive Pilot system to be used in Nevada.\nNevada has earned a reputation for having a friendly regulatory environment for autonomous vehicle technology, with the state first allowing these type of vehicles in 2011.\nSix levels of autonomous vehicle standardsSAE International, formerly Society of Automotive Engineers, lists six levels for its autonomous vehicle standards.\n“It is certainly a significant stride in moving towards autonomous vehicles,” Shashi Nambisan, director of UNLV’s Transportation Research Center, said.
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