As reported in a press release on May 28, Valeo has been chosen by a leading global automaker to provide a new radar system designed for its personal vehicles, which will feature an automated driving system that allows for hands-free and eyes-free operation. This initial production selection for the radar system will enhance the operational design domain of automated driving and improve the human-machine interaction when responding to road hazards at high speeds, among other additional features....

As reported in a press release on Feb. 3, LeddarTech, known for its AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology, LeddarVision, has announced that a prominent global commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturer has chosen LeddarTech as its supplier for the fusion and perception software required in its advanced driver assistance system for vehicles of the model year 2028.  The partnership is set to initiate immediately, aiming for revenue generation from...

As assisted driving features become more prevalent, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) has rigorously tested five new vehicles under its updated protocols, revealing significant differences in manufacturers' approaches to this technology, according to a press release on Oct. 23. EuroNCAP's evaluation, which began in 2020, focuses on two key areas: Assistance Competence, which assesses the balance between vehicle assistance and driver engagement, and Safety Backup, which examin...

Webasto is expanding its roof sensor module (RSM) portfolio to robot taxis and autonomous trucks, the Germany-based supplier said in a press release. The company developed RSM, which houses various sensor technologies including cameras, radar and Lidar, mainly for passenger vehicles to enable automated driving. Webasto has secured a significant project to supply its RSM to a robot taxi manufacturer in the US. “The next big step in this field of development will be autonomous truck...

In a press release on April 2, Xiaomi has launched its first mass-produced electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7, equipped with Hesai's Lidar, in Beijing. The all-new high-performance sedan represents Xiaomi's entry into the EV market and showcases its capabilities in car manufacturing. The SU7 features Hesai's high-performance AT128 long-range Lidar. With over 88,898 reservations within the first day of its release, the SU7 is set to start deliveries in April and May for the Pro and Max version...

Smart Eye, a leading developer of driver monitoring systems (DMS) for the automotive industry, has received a significant order from a major South Korean car manufacturer. The order includes both DMS and cabin monitoring systems, and the estimated revenue for the order is 175 million Swedish kronor (about $16.8 million) based on product life-cycle projections, according to a press release on Feb. 29. This marks the first time Smart Eye will deliver its technology to a major vehicle manufactur...

RoboSense, a provider of lidar and perception solutions, announced that Lotus has equipped its newly launched electric sedan Emeya with two RoboSense M Platform lidar sensors. It is the second Lotus vehicle to incorporate these sensors, following the Eletre, the original equipment manufacturer's electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). Lotus itself will use the sensors to advance the Emeya’s intelligent driving systems, according to a press release on Jan. 30. The compact, high-performance M P...

Hesai Technology announced that a global automaker has selected the company to supply its ultrahigh-resolution, long-range lidar, the AT128, according to a press release dated Jan. 5. The lidar will be integrated in an upcoming all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) as part of a Level 2+ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). With this latest design win, Hesai's products are now integrated into over 50 ADAS series production electric vehicle models. These models are produced by 15 majo...

According to a press release on Jan. 9, Aeva, a developer of sensing and perception systems, will supply Daimler Truck with long and ultralong-range lidar sensors for the trucking company’s series production autonomous commercial vehicle program. Through the collaboration, Aeva will supply Atlas — its newly revealed automotive-grade 4D lidar technology — to Daimler Truck and collaborate with Torc Robotics to enable SAE Level 4 capabilities, starting with the Class 8 Freig...

Mobileye Global issued a cautionary statement on Jan. 4, signaling that a reduction in orders from customers seeking to clear excess inventory would negatively impact its results for the year, according to a report published by Reuters on Jan. 4. This announcement triggered a sell-off in the shares of automotive chip suppliers. The Israel-based company, catering to clients such as Volkswagen and Porsche, witnessed a significant decline of 28.2% in its shares, reaching a one-year low of $...

In a press release on Jan. 3, Aeva announced that one of the top global automotive original equipment manufacturers has selected Aeva as its tier 1 lidar supplier for its series production vehicle program. The multiyear production program is expected to generate revenues starting in the first quarter of 2024 with production ramp by mid-decade. Aeva expects to reveal more details with the OEM regarding this major win in early 2024. “This win is a defining moment for Aeva and the la...

Ambarella and Kodiak Robotics have announced in a press release on Jan. 2 that Kodiak selected Ambarella’s CV3-AD685 AI domain control system-on-chip (SoC) as a complete embedded compute solution for its next-generation autonomous vehicles. This SoC provides a complete embedded solution for Kodiak’s multisensor perception, fusion and path planning — running neural networks while processing multiple cameras, lidars and radars. Kodiak has already logged over 300,000 mi...

BMW has announced the availability of its Personal Pilot Level 3 highly automated driving function in Germany starting from March 2024, with the Here HD Live Map playing a central role in the function, according to a press release on Dec. 13. The Here HD Live Map provides critical information about the car's environment and route ahead, and is used to define the operational design domain (ODD) for the function. The map data is used to enhance situational awareness by providing precise informa...

According to a press release on Dec. 14, rFpro has been commissioned by a major automotive original equipment manufacturer to create a highly accurate digital twin of the Tōmei Expressway in Japan. The virtual model will be used for powertrain calibration, including optimizing drivability, efficiency and Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) results, as well as high-speed testing. The digital twin has been developed using survey-grade lidar scan data, ensuring a...

According to a press release by Luminar dated Nov. 9, Polestar is working with Luminar and Mobileye to enhance safety and the future autonomous driving capabilities of Polestar 4 with the integration of Luminar’s next-generation lidar technology with Mobileye's Chauffeur platform. Announced in August, Polestar 4 has planned to be the first production car to feature Mobileye Chauffeur, now with Luminar LiDAR, which builds upon the full-surround camera-based SuperVision platform available in ...

Aeva has announced it will be the exclusive supplier of long-range lidar sensors for May Mobility globally, in a press release dated Nov. 8. The multiyear supply agreement provides volume commitments through 2028, with delivery starting this year and production ramping up in 2025. May Mobility has provided more than 350,000 rides using its autonomous technology, most of which have been provided using the Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicle platform. “May Mobility is championing an autonomo...

Hesai Technology has secured an automotive lidar design win with electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor, according to a press release dated Nov. 3. Hesai will supply its ultra-high resolution long-range lidar AT128 for Leapmotor's upcoming series production vehicle model. Founded in 2015, Leapmotor is an EV company with a full suite of research and development and manufacturing capabilities. The company developed the LeapPilot intelligent driving assistance system, which continuously introduce...

Lattice Semiconductor, the low-power programmable supplier, has announced that its new Lattice field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) now enable advanced driver experiences on Mazda Motor Corp.'s new CX-60 and CX-90 models, according to a press release on October 10. The Mazda crossover sport utility vehicles (SUVs) leverage an interface bridging solution based on multiple low-power Lattice FPGAs to provide safety-critical advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) side-radar applications...

Hesai Technology has announced an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) lidar design win with Neta Auto, according to a company press release dated October 10. Hesai will supply its ultrahigh-resolution, long-range lidar, AT128, for Neta Auto's upcoming vehicle model, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2025. The AT128 is an automotive-grade lidar capable of outputting real-time 3D data at a rate of 1.53 million points per second. The collaboration aims to enhance the ad...

GMV has been selected by the BMW Group to supply next-generation positioning technologies intended to support new automated driving capabilities for future BMW vehicles, based on a press release by GMV on October 3. The positioning solution provided by GMV is comprised of two components — an onboard Positioning Engine (PE) software, and a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) Corrections Service (CS) that provides vehicles with corrections to the Broadcast GNSS Ephemeris, augmentat...

Denza, the luxury electric vehicle brand and joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, is debuting new intelligent driving features for its entire N7 model lineup, powered by the Nvidia Drive Orin System-on-Chip (SoC), according to a press release on September 27. The N7 series was introduced earlier in 2023 as a family of five-seater sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for commuters looking to sport a deluxe EV with advanced driving functionality. All N7 models can be equipped with the Nvidia D...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings announced the signing of a multiphase cooperation agreement with a leading global electric vehicle Chinese original equipment manufacturer, specializing in EVs, rechargeable batteries and related products, according to a press release on September 21. The first phase of the agreement consists of a proof of concept (POC) project to evaluate Foresight’s 3D perception capabilities, including high-resolution point cloud, object detection and disparity map, for poss...

FAW Group and Mobileye have announced a new strategic partnership leveraging their respective industry advantages in software, hardware and technology products. The two sides will work together to create new products based on Mobileye SuperVision and Mobileye Chauffeur platforms, according to a press release on September 14. Qiu Xian Dong, chairman and secretary of the CPC FAW Group Committee, and Professor Amnon Shashua, president and CEO of Mobileye, held the signing ceremony on Septem...

Cipia announced that it has been awarded 10 additional design wins for automaker Chery, one of the top auto exporters in China. The deal will see Cipia’s Driver Sense driver monitoring system (DMS) installed in 10 car models, in addition to the eight Chery models previously awarded to Cipia, according to a press release on September 12. This new award more than doubles the number of Chery models to incorporate Cipia’s DMS, reaching 18 models. The new vehicles will be sold g...

According to a press release on September 6, Smart announced a special upcoming model will feature Navigation smart Pilot (NSP) and a series of highly advanced driver-assistance features built upon the Mobileye SuperVision™ system.  The special edition electric vehicle (EV) will offer smart Pilot Assist 2.0 version, which will be designed to gradually enable point-to-point automatic navigation on highways and urban expressways, automated lane changes, automated on/off-ramp assist and i...

Smart Eye has been selected by a Japanese automaker to supply its driver monitoring system (DMS) software to 12 car models, it said in a press release on September 6. The estimated revenue of the order is 500 million Swedish kronor (about $45 million) based on estimated product life-cycle projections. The new models will go into production in mid-2025. “Thanks to this latest deal we are firmly leading the Japanese [original equipment manufacturer] market. The road to get here has been ...

According to a press release on August 25, Polestar and Mobileye are collaborating to bring autonomous technology to Polestar 4 with potential for other vehicles, using the Mobileye Chauffeur autonomous vehicle platform that will be manufactured and integrated by Ecarx. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar's CEO, commented, “We are very keen to push innovation in our performance electric vehicles together with Mobileye. We know that driving yourself is not always fun and exciting — this techno...

Innoviz Technologies and the BMW Group are expanding their collaboration by starting a B-Sample development phase on a new generation of lidar. Under the new development agreement, following BMW's requirements, Innoviz will develop these B-Samples based on its second-generation InnovizTwo lidar sensor, according to a press release dated August 2. After a couple of years working together on an existing program that will include the first deployment of lidar-enabled highly automa...

Cipia has announced that a leading global original equipment manufacturer has started production on three car models that will integrate Cipia’s Driver Sense driver monitoring system (DMS). The three vehicles are being produced for the global market, including the US, according to a press release dated June 6. “The start of production of these models marks another remarkable milestone in our technological journey,” said Yehuda Holtzman, CEO of Cipia. “It is another example of our...

Ouster announced that Motional has selected Ouster as the provider of long-range lidar sensors for its all-electric IONIQ 5-based robo-taxis, according to a press release dated May 11. The serial production agreement will see Ouster supply Motional with Alpha Prime VLS-128 sensors through 2026. “The Alpha Prime™ delivers the long-range, high-performance capabilities we need for our autonomous vehicle,” said Laura Major, chief technology officer at Motional. “Long-range lidar is a...

Ouster and May Mobility have announced an expansion to their supply agreements to provide lidar sensors for May Mobility’s autonomous vehicle solutions, according to a press release dated May 16. These expansions include a binding commitment for a combined purchase of over 1,000 Ouster OS1 and Alpha Prime VLS-128 sensors through 2024 to meet demand for new autonomous vehicle deployments starting this 2023. “We are rapidly growing our operations and technology and need partn...

According to a press release on April 27, Tobii announced that it has been selected by the world’s largest automotive Tier-1 supplier based in Germany to deliver its software for driver monitoring systems (DMS). The company said that this is its first design win. This design win is with a commercial vehicle manufacturer with multiple brands headquartered in Europe for 25 heavy vehicle models. Tobii is expected to receive license revenues starting in 2025. Significance: Over the next...

Innoviz Technologies announced that it has received a several hundred unit purchase order from a commercial vehicle OEM for its InnovizTwo lidar as part of advanced discussions for a new series production award, according to a press release on April 5. The order will be delivered to the customer throughout 2023, beginning in the second quarter. "We are extremely pleased to be selected by a commercial vehicle OEM to power its fleet with our industry leading [lidar]. As a result ...

BYD will leverage autonomous driving solutions from DJI Automotive, CNEV Post reported on April 7, citing a report by 36kr. BYD’s Sea Lion all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) will be the first model to feature the solutions and is expected to go on sale in a year. The report added that the DJI Automotive team, which is currently around 1,300 people, has also partnered with SAIC-GM-Wuling and Volkswagen China. Significance: At the China EV100 Forum earlier this April, DJI Automo...

Cipia announced that it has been awarded a design win from an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in the US, the company said in a press release on 14 March. Cipia’s Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Cabin Sense Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS) will be integrated into an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) model, which is expected to go into production in 2024. The SUV will be sold globally. “This design win with a second US auto manufacturer further cements Cipia’s ...

Qt Group has entered a supplier agreement with General Motors (GM) as the automaker transitions toward software-defined vehicles, according to a press release on 28 February 2023. Qt’s cross platform Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development tools and framework will equip GM with tools that make it possible for the company to design and develop once, and test and deploy everywhere, across different brands and configurations. Qt's entire software development portfolio, including Qt Design St...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile has received its first order for an Eye-Zone automotive system from a leading global Japanese vehicle manufacturer, according to a press release on 2 March 2023. The parties will initiate a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project to assess the added value and capabilities of Eye-Zone as a software vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication layer, enabling unprecedented, seamless communication between vehic...

Luminar has reached what it claims a “multibillion dollar” agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply its Iris lidar sensors for the German carmaker’s next generation vehicles by mid-decade, the US-based lidar specialist said in a press release on 22 February. The company’s advanced lidar sensor will support automated driving applications in Mercedes-Benz’s future vehicles. “Mercedes’ standards for vehicle safety and performance are among the highest in the industry, and their decis...

BMW has unveiled the X5 and X6 models with the integration of BMW Operating System 8, the latest generation of the iDrive control, and the BMW Curved Display, according to a company press release on 8 February. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches, behind a single glass surface. The touch control has fewer buttons and switches with more digital control. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus includes...

Trimble has announced that Nissan Motor Co. will use Trimble RTX technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and guided freeway driving capabilities of the ProPILOT Assist 2.0 driver assistance system, available initially on the 2023 Nissan Ariya, according to a press release on 9 February 2023. While positioning with regular Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals might wander by up to 10 m (25 feet), Trimble RTX offers greater precision and enab...

RoboSense has announced its partnership with Toyota on large-scale production with nominated orders for multiple models. With its advanced technology and product advantages in the global lidar field, RoboSense has been officially integrated into Toyota's supply chain system, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. RoboSense uses its CNAS-accredited laboratory and the industry's biggest production and intelligent manufacturing system to meet Toyota's high-quality product and large-sca...

KPIT Technologies has announced that during the quarter that ended on 31 December 2022, a leading European car OEM selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the electric powertrain domain, according to KPIT’s stock exchange filing on 31 January 2023. Another European OEM has granted KPIT a key contract in the connected car domain. A leading US commercial vehicle manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the vehicle engineering design and diagnostics domains, whereas an Asi...

Navya has announced that the company has filed a declaration of cessation of payments (déclaration de cessation des paiements) with the Lyon Commercial Court, according to a press release on 25 January 2023. Given the development of its share price and the market liquidity of its shares, Navya was no longer able to issue sufficient additional tranches of OCABSA to fulfill all of its financial demands. In addition, all attempts to find investors to support it have failed, the company said. ...

Cipia has announced that the company had secured a design win with an additional Chinese OEM together with tier-1 HiRain, according to a press release on 15 January 2023. Cipia's Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) will be incorporated into a pickup truck model that will be sold in South America, Australia and New Zealand. Cipia's DMS will run on an OmniVision system-on-chip (SoC). The model is expected to start production in 2023. This is Cipia's first design victory with bot...

Ushr has announced that it will supply its high-definition map (HD map) data to Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0 advanced driver assistance system, which will be used in model year (MY) 2023 Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover, according to a company press release on 5 January. Ushr worked with Mitsubishi Electric to integrate its data into ProPILOT Assist 2.0. “We have been collaborating with Nissan for a long time, and we are excited to grow our relationship with Ushr to help enable Nissan�...

According to a press release on 22 December 2022, Seeing Machines announced that it has been appointed by an existing tier-1 customer to deliver its FOVIO Driver and Occupant Monitoring System (DMS/OMS) for an additional program with an existing large European-based global automotive group (OEM) customer.  Seeing Machines continues to expand as an automotive tech company in Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems, having won a total of 15 automotive contracts spanning 10 various OEMs and ...

Smart Eye has received an order with a global tier-1 supplier, estimated at up to 53 design wins from a North American OEM in a deal worth around SEK800 million (USD78 million), according to a company press release dated 15 December. “This new order, which has been in the making for some time, means three things for us. Firstly, we solidify our position on the important European market, estimated to be 18 million vehicles in 2026. Secondly, it puts us in the lead in North America, expected ...

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric has announced the selection of Innovusion’s Falcon lidar to power the FF 91’s autonomous driving system, according to a press release on 7 December 2022. The system is intended to integrate into the FF 91 electric vehicle (EV) to deliver real-time 3D vision, even in adverse weather conditions or the darkest of nights. The Falcon lidar from Innovusion is intended to provide the FF 91 Futurist with a level of insight into its surroundings. As a result of ...

BlackBerry has announced that Human Horizons has selected BlackBerry QNX technology to power the autonomous driving controller and intelligent digital cockpit controller of its second flagship vehicle, the HiPhi Z, according to a press release on 7 December 2022. The HiPhi Z integrates the most recent technical advancements providing clients with next-level driving experience by using the QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS), QNX OS for Safety, and QNX H...

Zvision Technologies, a provider of automotive-grade MEMS lidar solutions in China has announced that Baidu’s Apollo RT6–6th generation unmanned vehicles will be equipped with its next-generation blind spot detection (BSD) lidar sensors, according to a WeChat press release by Zvision Technologies on 2q2November 2022. Apollo RT6 is equipped with the latest generation of Baidu's unmanned driving system is more capable of Level 4 autonomous driving than the previous generation model and...

From the first rumblings out of China in December 2020 the semiconductor has gone on to dominate discussions around the automotive sector. The issues are still ongoing – just last week Jaguar Land Rover announced it was slowing production of certain models due to a continuing supply squeeze – and a few voices in the industry are being heard speculating that the crunch will last until 2026. To get a perspective on the current situation and future developments we talked with Jeremie Bouchaud, ...

Smart Eye has been selected to deliver its driver monitoring system (DMS) software for a luxury electric car by a European premium car manufacturer, according to a company press release on 23 November. The automaker has already integrated Smart Eye’s software in an earlier model. The new vehicle model should start production in the first half of 2024 with an estimated revenue of SEK10 million, based on product life cycle volume projections. “We are once again pleased to have an existin...

KPIT Technologies has announced that it has been selected by Renault Group as a strategic software scaling partner for next-generation SDV programs, according to a press release on 23 November 2022. "The power of software from KPIT will unlock electrification, autonomous driving, and connected vehicle experiences that will delight Renault consumers. KPIT will bring competencies at scale, IP, an ecosystem of partnerships, thereby creating long-term value. We are looking forward to jointly buil...

Hesai Technology has announced that it will provide Changan Automobile with its AT128 automotive-grade, high-performance lidar, according to a company press release dated 18 November. AT128 is a long-range main lidar for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) series production vehicles. Significance: Going forward, AT128 will be used as a core sensing component in Changan's SDA architecture. In September, Hesai became the first lidar company to achieve a monthly delivery of over 1...

Veoneer has signed an agreement with an Asian OEM to equip an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture (JV) in mainland China with an active safety system comprising of a monovision camera, a package of forward-looking and corner radars, and an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU), according to a company press release dated 15 November. “We are proud to receive this major award aimed at the growing Chinese market from a renowned Asian customer. This award is tru...

TomTom has announced that it has received a new global deal from carmaker Stellantis to provide maps, navigation software, and connected services, in a press release dated 7 November. TomTom will offer solutions such as real-time traffic information to STLA SmartCockpit, Stellantis’ next-generation digital cockpit platform which will be first delivered in 2024. Existing Stellantis platforms will continue to be powered by TomTom’s navigation solutions. Significance: In June, the Dutch...

HELLA, a FORVIA company has announced via press release that it received a large-volume order for high-voltage converters for a premium German automaker, the supplier said in a press release on 25 October. Björn Twiehaus, managing director Electronics at HELLA, said, "HELLA has already been actively promoting the electrification of vehicles for years. More than five years ago, for example, we successfully brought a battery management system for fully electric vehicles into series production....

Smart Eye has announced in a press release on 19 October 2022 that it will provide six new models with its AI-based technologies. The major Korean automaker previously decided to use Smart Eye's software in 17 of its earlier vehicle models and is now expanding the technology to a number of its newer vehicles on a new platform. Smart Eye will deliver its driver monitoring system (DMS) software to six additional car models. The estimated revenue of the order is SEK100 million based on estimated...

Cipia has announced that it has secured three additional design wins with Chery, in a press release dated 18 October. The latest win takes the total number of design deals to six models with the carmaker. All models are set to start production in 2023. The vehicle models will be sold in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. “We are delighted that Chery has demonstrated its confidence in Cipia’s DMS solutions and has committed to deepening our relationship with these new design awards. W...

NVIDIA has announced that electric vehicle (EV) carmaker NIO’s models launching in the European market are all built on the NIO Adam supercomputer, which uses four NVIDIA DRIVE Orin system-on-chips (SoC), in a blog post dated 13 October. NIO’s ET7, ET5 and ES7 models will feature a centralized Adam supercomputer which has more than 1,000 trillion operations per second of performance provided by four DRIVE Orin SoCs. Adam can power a wide range of intelligent features, as well as update ov...

SiTime announced in a press release on 3 October 2022, that it is delivering precision timing solutions for the Tesla Dojo System, featured in Tesla’s AI Day 2022. Dojo has been built with a no limits philosophy and Dojo’s system design lead, Bill Chang noted, “Solving density problems is the cornerstone of achieving our system performance. Unlike conventional designs, we had to design a unique power module that is very dense and integrates all components, including timing. SiTime’s M...

The Chairman of Haomo.AI Technology, Zhang Kai has said on 13 November at its sixth AI Day event that it had helped Great Wall Motor's Ora Funky Cat and Wey Coffee 01 models to score high in the latest European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) with its in-house developed technologies, including automatic emergency braking (AEB). The Wey Coffee 01 earned 91%, 87%, 79%, and 94%, but the Ora Funky Cat scored 92% for Adult Occupant, 83% for Child Occupant, 74% for Vulnerable Road Users, a...

Maxieye, a supplier of intelligent driving and smart travel solutions has announced that the company has recently secured an order to supply for Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for the GAC Trumpchi. The designated models will be equipped with MAXIPILOT 1.0 full-speed intelligent cruise system, according to a press release on 7 September 2022. The Level 2 intelligent driving system MAXIPILOT 1.0 was developed by Maxieye based on a full-stack in-house capacity of perception, re...

Innoviz Technologies, a lidar sensor technology provider has announced that one of the leading Asia-based automotive OEMs has selected the company to supply InnovizTwo lidar sensor to position vehicles to upgrade to full Level 3 Automation, according to a press release on 8 September 2022. The partnership is expected to generate revenues during fiscal year 2024. "With this selection, we are continuing our momentum and further demonstrating Innoviz's capabilities as a tier-1 supplier to the wo...

Chinese news outlet LatePost stated on 2 September that Xiaomi has chosen Hesai Technology as the lidar provider for its first vehicle, which would cost more than CNY300,000 (USD43,460). Xiaomi had already invested in the lidar company for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Lei Jun, the founder of the company, announced the result of a pricing vote he started on Weibo. Nearly 70% of the 17,000 respondents wanted Xiaomi's first automobile to cost no more than CNY1...

Cipia has announced that it has secured a design win from Chery for a sport utility vehicle (SUV), according to a press release on 18 August. Cipia will integrate its Driver Sense DMS running on Ambarella's CV28 SoC into the SUV model. The vehicle will be sold in Europe, South America, Australia, Middle East and Africa, with production expected to begin in the third quarter of 2023. “Driver Sense DMS is robust, computationally lean and enables OEMs and Tier 1s to meet the strict regula...

A SemiLEDs Corporation company TSLC has announced that it will supply vital automated driving components to lidar technology startup Cepton, according to a press release by BusinessWire on 21 July. Trung Doan, CEO of TSLC and Chairman/CEO of SemiLEDs, said, “Using TSLC’s advanced micro-packaging technology together with our ultra-precision alignment technology, we have delivered thousands of components used in Cepton’s lidar solutions. We are excited to be selected as a supplier of key ...

TomTom has announced that it would be supplying full-stack navigation solution, including over-the-air (OTA) updates, connected services and new map-based advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features to Opel’s new Astra model, according to a company press release on 13 July. “The all-new electrified Astra will take the market by storm with its sensational design and innovative technology. Our relationship with TomTom means the new Opel Astra comes with the freshest maps, best navigat...

Electric vehicle maker Human Horizons GT HiPhi Z sports production models are powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for its autonomous driving capabilities and an AI cockpit, according to NVIDIA’s blog post published on12 July 2022. The HiPhi Pilot advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) platform has dual redundancy for computation, perception, communication, braking, steering, and power supply. It employs the high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) computing of NVIDIA DRIVE Orin and 34...

According to a report published by Pandaily on 7 July 2022, Xiaomi’s autonomous test vehicle features a lidar sensor on the roof of the vehicle based on a photo unveiled by a car blogger. Some Chinese internet users made assumptions based on the car's appearance that BYD's Han was utilized as a test vehicle. When Xiaomi released its full-year results in March of this year, the company stated in its earnings report that its current development in manufacturing automobiles has surpassed ...

According to a report published by Reuters on 8 July 2022, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is in talks with premium electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to possibly supply camera modules. The company representative said that it cannot reveal the deal size or amount at this time. In a regulatory filing, Samsung Electro-Mechanics noted that it will keep upgrading and expanding its line of camera modules. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a company of the Samsung Group that specializes in the production ...

Vayyar Imaging has announced that it selected proteanTecs’ full lifecycle analytics for its 4D imaging radar-on-chip, according to a press release by proteanTecs on 28 June.   Ian Podkamien, VP, Head of Automotive at Vayyar Imaging, said, "Predictive in-chip monitoring is critical to supporting the highest standards of automotive safety. proteanTecs enhances our technology with unprecedented visibility, empowering our team to benefit throughout the production process and to deliver in-...

Valeo and BMW Group have entered into a major collaboration for which Valeo will provide the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) domain controller, sensors and software for parking and maneuvering for BMW's upcoming platform generation "Neue Klasse", due to launch in 2025, according to a press release by Valeo on 28 June 2022. The ADAS domain controller, developed and manufactured by Valeo, will be able to manage all data flows from all ADAS sensors in BMW Group cars built on the "Neue ...

Li Auto’s L9 will be feature a software-defined compute platform built on two NVIDIA DRIVE Orin systems-on-chip (SoCs), a company blogpost dated 23 June. The L9’s compute platform can perform 500 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and run various deep neural networks simultaneously and in real time. Li Auto vehicles come standard with advanced driver assistance system, Li AD Max. The system uses one forward-facing lidar, 11 cameras, one radar and 12 ultrasonic sensors, and DRIVE Orin SoCs...

Inceptio Technology and Ambarella, an edge artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company, have announced that Inceptio selected Ambarella's CV2FS and CV2AQ edge AI systems-on-chip (SoCs), for CVflow SoCs, for its automotive-grade central computing platform, according to a press release by Ambarella on 22 June 2022. Gary Huang, EVP of Inceptio Technology, said, “The highly efficient architecture of Ambarella’s CV2 SoCs contributes to the excellent performance when running our adv...

Arbe Robotics has announced that it has supplied its perception radar chipset to ADAS company HiRain Technologies to develop imaging radar system, according to a press release by PR Newswire on 22 June. Kobi Marenko, CEO of Arbe, said, "China has the largest vehicle market in the world and is leading the way toward an autonomous vehicle future. HiRian is one of the most experienced Tier-1s in the Chinese automotive industry, and we are honored they have chosen our chipset. HiRain's transition...

Cipia, a supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) computer vision in-cabin automotive solutions has announced that it has won a design contract for an electric vehicle (EV) with carmaker Chery to supply driver monitoring system (DMS) solutions, according to press release by Cipia published on 20 June 2022. The EV model is intended for the European and Latin American markets, with a planned start of production (SOP) in early 2023. The new model will include the recently announced integration o...

US-based EV giant Tesla has secured a deal worth USD4 billion with electronic components unit of Samsung to supply cameras for the carmaker's self-driving systems, according to a report published by the Korea Economic Daily on 8 June 2022. Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will use images from cameras to feed its neural networks. According to the agreement, Samsung will supply the majority of camera units. All Tesla vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and the fo...

RoboSense has partnered with FAW’s Hongqi, it said in a press release on 1 June. Hongqi’s autonomous driving solutions on FEEA3.0 platform will be powered by multiple RoboSense second-generation smart solid-state lidar for intelligent driving perception solution. Autonomous driving solutions on the FEEA3.0 platform will be applied to a number of new models of Hongqi that will be mass produced from 2023. With its world-leading automotive-grade lidar products, RoboSense will promote the lar...

The Chinese arm of US multinational semiconductor manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has signed a chip supply agreement with NIO, according to a report published by Pandaily on 7 July 2022. NIO's high-performance computing (HPC) platform will be based on AMD's EPYC processor series, which is designed to speed up artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning training and shorten product development cycles. Notably, AMD's CPUs appear to be reserved for NIO's vehicle research rather than pro...

Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) developer Magna has announced that all-new Toyota Tundra 2022 is equipped with Magna’s cameras and electrical control units that provide 3D and surround view capabilities including trailer guidance, multi-terrain view, and see-through hood, according to an official press release on 4 May 2022. Magna's trailer assist and off-road functionalities are available as part of the system, including: Trailer Guidance: a semi-automated fea...

Horizon Robotics will provide BYD with its autonomous driving computer chip for certain models which will be launched next year, PanDaily reported on 22 April. The Journey 5 chip will be available by mid-2023. The chip offers a maximum artificial intelligence (AI) computing power of 128TOPS, supporting 16 ways of camera perception computing. Significance: BYD has investments in Horizon Robotics so the partnership is mutually beneficial. BYD will be the first carmaker to use the Journey 5 chip...

Luxury car brand Lotus integrates Hesai’s AT128 lidar in its Eletre electric hyper SUV, according to Hesai's official press release on 7 April 2022. The Eletre is based on Lotus's "track-level intelligent driving" system. Electre can deliver racer-level analysis accuracy, decisive decision-making, and professional responses because of its all-around perception coverage, software model, hybrid cloud architecture, and advanced prediction algorithms. The Lotus Eletre is equipped with a co...

Valeo has announced that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be equipped with Valeo SCALA 2 lidar, the company said in a press release on 22 March. The second-generation LiDAR system will be integrated into the Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT system for SAE-Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving. The Valeo SCALA 2 lidar creates a 3D image of the vehicle’s surroundings. The image, called a “point cloud” then enables the device to distinguish between moving and static objects. Valeo SCALA 2 removes data th...

German automotive components supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG will assist mainland Chinese technology company Baidu’s smart electric vehicle (EV) brand Jidu to develop chassis and other components, according to a report filed by the news publication Automotive News on 24 February 2022. While the two companies have signed an agreement this week, ZF will be responsible for developing chassis components and related digital interfaces under the said arrangement, the report said, citing Jidu....

Cipia has announced that its Driver Monitoring Solution (DMS) Driver Sense will be integrated into a new platform by an existing customer, a company press release dated 14 February read. The platform from a China-US OEM joint venture, is the 8th such integration for Cipia's DMS. Serial production is expected to begin in early 2023. “We're proud to expand our partnership to include the newest platform. The new platform is evidence of the adaptability of our DMS to integrate and operate acros...

Smart Eye has received a new Driver Monitoring System (DMS) design win from a European OEMs, it said in a press release on 7 February. The estimated revenue of the order is SEK50 million (USD5.5 million) based on estimated product life cycle projections. The potential of further design wins on this new platform is estimated at SEK500 million. “Yet another large carmaker is now secured for our automotive software offering, after a long and competitive procurement. We are confident that this ...

Magna has announced that it has been awarded a high-volume contract from a German automaker for a solution combining its camera, electronics and interior mirror technology from 2024, according to press release dated 7 February. “Distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents globally and many markets are consequently making driver monitoring a standard safety technology. With our proven leadership and expertise in camera and mirror technology, it’s natural that ...

Austrian injection molding company Engel announced via press release on 11 January that German automaker BMW has launched a new Engel production unit at its Landshut production facility to develop the new kidney-shaped front badges for the iX EV. According to the press release, the front badge taking the place of the traditional radiator grille, will now be used to protect the camera and sensors for automated driving. Engel stated that it uses its ‘Clearmelt’ process to first back...

Telenav has announced that American carmaker Ford Motor Company has selected its SmartHorizon application to enable critical advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features in vehicles in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, a company press release dated 20 January read. SmartHorizon includes Intelligent Speed Assist, which has been mandated for driver safety by EU regulations for all newly manufactured light vehicles starting in 2022. “Driver safety is paramount in the aut...

The Nio ET5 is powered by Nvidia’s by the NIO Adam supercomputer, built on four NVIDIA DRIVE Orin system-on-chip (SoC), the company said in a blog post on 20 December. The ET5 has 620 miles of range with the 150 kWh Ultralong Range Battery and has an acceleration from zero to 60 mph in about four seconds. Significance: The NIO Adam supercomputer is built on four DRIVE Orin SoCs with a total of more than 1,000 TOPS of performance. The NVIDIA Orin SoC achieves up to 254 TOPS and is designed t...

HERE Technologies has announced that its HD Live Map is integrated in the new DRIVE PILOT from Mercedes-Benz, according to a company press release on 6 September. The HERE HD Live Map enables the vehicle to see around corners by offering real-time information about the road network. Mercedes-Benz plans to commercially introduce its DRIVE PILOT later this year with the new S-class model. “We’re thrilled to be among the world’s first companies to provide an HD map for series production ve...

Mobileye has announced that its EyeQ system-on-chip (SoC) will power a wide range of ADAS functions in the Mahindra XUV700 SUV, according to its blog post dated 15 August. Functions include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), among others. Significance: Mahindra & Mahindra launched its XUV 700 SUV with over 60 connected car features, Alexa voice control system, ADAS features, and safety systems like Driver ...

ON Semiconductor has announced that its image sensing and lidar technologies power key functions of AutoX’s Gen5 self-driving platform. According to a press release issued by ON Semiconductor on 14 July, the company states that the new Gen5 autonomous vehicle technology, which was revealed at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, enables a fully driverless robo-taxi. ON Semiconductor provides 28 high-resolution AR0820AT 8 MP image sensors and four SiPM arrays for lidar sen...

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) forecasts that the auto component industry’s fiscal year (FY) 2020–21 revenue would decline 10–12% year on year (y/y) on account of COVID-19 led disruptions. The lobby body, however, is expected to release annual results on the industry’s performance during the last fiscal quarter later this year. “We have not yet prepared the actual numbers, but we expect that the auto parts industry has performed better than t...

ZF and Intel-owned Mobileye have been chosen by Toyota Motor Corp. to develop advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for use in multiple vehicle platforms starting in the next few years. According to a joint press release issued by ZF and Mobileye on 18 May, ZF will also supply its Gen 21 mid-range radar and be responsible for the integration of camera and radar in Toyota vehicles. This system is a high-performance 77 GHz front radar designed to meet 2022+ Euro NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings a...

Computer vision technology company Seeing Machines won business with a global automotive tier-1 supplier to deliver its ‘FOVIO’ driver and occupant monitoring system technology on a company’s website dated 26 April. "We are delighted to expand our customer base with such a globally capable tier-1 supplying a highly innovative OEM," said senior vice-president and general manager of automotive, Nick DiFiore. Significance:The AIM-traded firm said the agreement, which would include its e...

Veoneer has announced that it will be supplying its fourth-generation stereo vision camera system for the Drive Pilot system of the Mercedes EQS model, according to a company press release dated 19 April. The pilot system will feature fourth-generation stereo vision camera system, comprising fully integrated hardware and perception software and advanced 77-GHz radars using super-pulse modulation techniques for enhanced perception, operating at a distance up to 150 m. “Veoneer is proud to de...

ZF is to begin supplying its Full-Range Radar technology to mainland Chinese SAIC Motor Corporation from 2022. The Full-Range Radar technology perceives vehicle surroundings in four dimensions, including height, making it similar in capability to optical sensors, such as cameras and lidar. In combination with these technologies, high-resolution radar can help provide the necessary safety and reliability for semi- to highly automated driving including Level 4. ZF’s Full-Range Radar repr...