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Velodyne Sets the Standard for Self-Driving LiDAR Technology

September 18, 2017 – SPONSORED CONTENT Ford’s self-driving Fusion Hybrid sedans use Velodyne LiDAR sensors as an integral part of the automaker’s autonomous vehicle test fleet. Image courtesy of Ford Motor Company. You may be familiar with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors from reading about the recent explosion in research and development for self-driving cars. While LiDAR is […]  [Continue Reading]

Auto Supplier Continental Is Preparing for Physical Car Keys to Disappear

September 18, 2017 – 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]