Mexican Media Brands
Subaru Expands Japanese Proving Grounds
Subaru Corp. has added two test tracks to its Bifuka Proving Grounds in Hokkaido, Japan, to help aid the development and testing of advanced driver assist technologies and autonomous vehicles.
Share
Subaru Corp. has added two test tracks to its Bifuka Proving Grounds in Hokkaido, Japan, to help aid the development and testing of advanced driver assist technologies and autonomous vehicles.
The carmaker says it is investing 3 billion yen ($26.4 million) in the site, which also includes upgrades to existing tracks, to better replicate public roads and real-world driving conditions. Testing at the new tracks will begin next month.
A new 2.6-mile high-speed circuit features a multilane track to simulate a four-lane road, merging and diverging lanes and curves simulating those found on expressways. There also is a paved concrete section that mimics North American freeway surfaces.
The other new track is an urban road course that simulates two-way traffic on roads with one lane each way. There also are several different types of intersections, including a European-style roundabout.
RELATED CONTENT
-
On The Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, and More
An inside look at the Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack; a innovative approach to waste-free, two-tone painting; why a forging press is like an F1 car; and other automotive developments.
-
On Ford Maverick, Toyota Tundra Hybrid, and GM's Factory Footprint
GM is transforming its approach to the auto market—and its factories. Ford builds a small truck for the urban market. Toyota builds a full-size pickup and uses a hybrid instead of a diesel. And Faurecia thinks that hydrogen is where the industry is going.
-
Startup Readies Solar-Powered EV
Germany’s Sono Motors GmbH says it has received 5,000 orders for its upcoming Sion electric car, which can be partially recharged by it attached solar panels.
