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SAE and Autonomy
Autonomous driving is one of those things that everyone has an opinion about but with which they have little first-hand experience.
U.K. Report Blames Sales Slump on Diesel Uncertainties
A British poll says new-car sales are down 6% this year in the U.K., mainly because would-be buyers are hesitating over a lack of clear government policy on diesels.
Apple Reports its First Fender-Bender with Autonomous Car
Apple Inc. reports that one of its self-driving cars operating in autonomous mode was struck by another vehicle while inching into freeway traffic in California.
Coordinating SNAP and Multi-Modal Transport
SNAP is an electrified self-driving shuttle concept from Switzerland’s Rinspeed AG that carries detachable pods aboard a “skateboard” platform that contains the powertrain, battery and electronic controls.
Robotic Bin Picking Made Simple(r)
The result of “thinking inside the bin,” is a design featuring a six-axis Yaskawa robot, an IFM Effector 200 photoelectric distance-measuring sensor, and, mounted to an IAI servo-driven slide, a Cognex In-Sight 8000 camera.
Researchers Tout Improved Cold-Weather Battery Charging
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University say they have developed an improved lithium-ion battery structure that can maintain fast-charging capabilities in extremely cold weather.
Networking Vehicular Electronics Gets an Assist
A new SAE J1939-based software tool helps design electrical/electronic systems in tomorrow’s commercial heavy-duty vehicles.
Renishaw's Four Stages of the Production Process for Comprehensive Quality Control
In the Industry 4.0 age, post-process inspection technologies aren’t enough.
Ever-Evolving Automotive Electronics
Revolution or evolution? Whether in terms of electrical architecture or electronic capability, it all depends on your perspective.