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Auto Supplier Continental Is Preparing for Physical Car Keys to Disappear
– With keyless entry and ignition prevalent on modern vehicles, physical car keys are quickly becoming antiquated. And in world in which we carry portable devices that allows instant access to our bank accounts or our vehicles via a mobile app, automakers and some suppliers and looking to ditch even key fobs. For example, at the […] [Continue Reading]
Self-Driving Cars Might Be More Secure Than We Thought
September 6, 2017 – There’s a growing concern that autonomous cars will be prime targets for hackers, a fear that is magnified amidst tragic terrorist attacks in which vehicles are used as weapons. But some security and self-driving experts contend that cars commanded by sensors and software may actually be safer from cyberattacks than vehicles driven by humans. “One […] [Continue Reading]
In Blink Of An Eye, Bosch’s Driver-Assist System Can Prevent Collisions with Cyclists
August 29, 2017 – Traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving bicyclists rose 12.2% in 2015, the highest percentage increase among all other road users for the year, according to a report released last week by Governors Highway Safety Association. The German Federal Statistics Office also reports that 393 people were killed in vehicle-bike collisions in 2016 alone, and that […] [Continue Reading]
Bosch, Mercedes Will Park Vehicles Via Automation at Automaker’s Museum Starting Next Year
July 26, 2017 – Self-driving technology comes in various forms. Level 2 semi-autonomous driver-assist systems currently on production vehicles allow humans to let machines largely take over on the highway, while companies like Ford and Google’s Waymo are testing Level 5 fully autonomous robo-taxis in which people will only be passengers in the future. Self-parking cars are another use […] [Continue Reading]
For Bosch, the Path to Automated Driving Is Paved with Partnerships
July 11, 2017 – Many recognize that this is an extraordinary time in automotive, and industry leaders like GM CEO Mary Barra and Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche have gone on record stating that the car business will change more in the next 5 to 10 years than it has in the last 50. Signs of this are everywhere: from […] [Continue Reading]
Michelin Stakes a Claim in Mobility with Movin’On Conference
July 10, 2017 – C3 President Doug Newcomb (far left) participates in a workshop at Michelin’s 2017 Movin’On Conference titled “A design thinking approach to the future of automobility.” With the ways in which people and goods move undergoing a dramatic and disruptive shift, mobility has become a buzzword and priority for everyone from automakers to policymakers. It’s also […] [Continue Reading]
Continental Debuts Speakerless Audio System Concept
June 29, 2017 – As premium audio systems have become common in mainstream cars, the number of speakers in vehicles has increased. But along with this improved sound comes added weight, and more space is needed to house the speakers. Recently I got a chance to see and hear a new cutting-edge sound system by automotive supplier Continental called […] [Continue Reading]
Michelin Reinvents the Wheel and the Tire With Its Vision Concept
June 19, 2017 – Michelin wants to reinvent the wheel – and the tire too – via the Vision concept the company introduced at its Movin’On conference in Montreal this week. The one-piece wheel-and-tire combo is “airless, connected, rechargeable, customizable and organic,” according to Michelin. Since you’re probably wondering about the organic part, let’s get that out of […] [Continue Reading]
As Driverless Car Efforts Ramp Up, Keep an Eye on Delphi
June 9, 2017 – No one knows exactly what an autonomous future will look like. But it’s safe to say that some of the first applications of the technology will involve robo ride-sharing services. By 2021, Ford wants to mass produce autonomous vehicles without a steering wheel or gas and brakes pedals for ride-sharing purposes. Uber and Lyft have […] [Continue Reading]
Bosch and TomTom Give Radar Sensors Second Task Making Maps for Autonomous Vehicles
June 7, 2017 – Sensors such as radar and cameras are key components of driver assist systems and are also crucial to the development of autonomous technology. Sensors enable a car to “see” the environment around it, and they’re also starting to serve secondary duty in building more detailed maps that are essential to autonomous driving. Mobileye’s Road Experience […] [Continue Reading]
Why the Auto Industry C-Suite Should Be Nervous about Ford’s New Design Thinking CEO
May 23, 2017 – C3 President Doug Newcomb (right) moderated a panel in San Francisco last September that included new Ford CEO Jim Hackett (second from right). As the auto industry shifts from selling sheet metal to offering a range of mobility services, veteran executives have reason to be anxious about the future of their companies – and their […] [Continue Reading]
Details Emerge on Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan and What It May Mean for Autonomous Cars
May 22, 2017 – As evidenced by an embarrassing moment at the LA Auto Show last year when a prototype Volvo autonomous vehicle carrying LA mayor Eric Garcetti couldn’t collect enough visual data to move forward smoothly, even the most basic aspects of the nation’s roadway infrastructure will need upgrading before fully self-driving cars can be successfully deployed. “We […] [Continue Reading]
Nexar CityStream Uses Smartphones to Crowd-Sourced Mapping Data for Cities and Self-Driving Cars
May 9, 2017 – The battle for autonomous car supremacy is being fought on many fronts and waged with billions spent on sensors, software and artificial intelligence. But essential to self-driving technology is precise and detailed mapping of not only roads but also transportation infrastructure and the vicinity in which autonomous vehicles operate. That’s why money is also being […] [Continue Reading]