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Then, in April, with the battery issue resolved, and gas prices coincidentally spiking, GM restarted Bolt production. Sales took off like a Corvette Z06 in launch mode. The Bolt EV and its new, more SUV-like sibling the Bolt EUV had record sales in the third quarter of the year with 14,000 being delivered to customers. Sales have come back so strongly, in fact, that GM now plans to increase production from 44,000 Bolts this year to 70,000 next year.

https://www.ksl.com/article/50503134/its-ugly-it-was-catching-fire-its-old-tech-gm-is-selling-the-chevy-bolt-like-hotcakes

Be some mirror contract with Magna that lol

In a different light, Apple would sell 19.4 million automobiles annually if it just sold 10% as many cars as it does iPhones. Producing that many new electric vehicles each year would be a big difficulty and would need to be built up over the coming decade, much like Tesla is doing today, so obviously, these are just some “aspirational benchmarks” to gauge the possible demand for an Apple automobile
If Apple introduced an electric automobile, who would benefit and lose?

Apple (assuming they can make a success of the iCar and boost profits).
electric vehicle producers. Probably Magna or Foxconn. Magna would be my prediction given their expertise in producing automobiles, particularly electric vehicles. Magna will also help Apple if it is selected – Recently, LG Electronics established a joint venture to provide essential elements of the electric vehicle drivetrain, such as electric motors, inverters, onboard chargers, and, for certain automakers, associated e-drive systems. Alternatively, Hyundai/Kia (OTC: KIMTF) is a viable option. Canoo, a provider of electric platforms, is a solid long shot.
https://smart-phoneprice.com/apple-electric-car-2024/amp/

BlueCruise, it is
Automated driving was first offered by Tesla with Autopilot in 2015. Most automakers now offer a system for hands-free driving on highways, including GM Super Cruise, Nissan ProPilot and Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot. Ford’s system is called BlueCruise (Lincoln ActiveGlide).

To date there has been no functional standardization of hands-free driving systems between automakers, although the publication of a detailed protocol for Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) provides the basis for commonality across the industry.

U.N. Regulation 157 for ALKS specifies a system with automated longitudinal and lateral vehicle control, operation only on divided highways, a maximum speed of 130 kph (about 80 mph), and sophisticated driver monitoring to keep drivers engaged in a supervisory role.

Regulation 157 provides a legal framework, thereby opening the door to global adoption of automated highway driving.

Automated driving is incompatible with safety when operated in proximity to “vulnerable road users” (VRUs). The safest driver is alert, engaged, unimpaired, with hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and mind on the task of driving. Distraction, drowsiness, and impairment are mitigated through the use of sophisticated driver monitoring, such as the system developed by Australia’s Seeing Machines.

On divided highways, and away from VRUs, hands-off driving schemes such as BlueCruise have been shown to offer some benefits in mitigating driver fatigue. However, these are clearly convenience features, not safety systems, and are categorically not “self-driving.” BlueCruise is highly rated by Consumer Reports.

Ford partnered with Mobileye to develop BlueCruise, while research indicates the driver monitoring is supplied by Seeing Machines. BlueCruise is judged to have the most advanced driver monitoring technology in any current production vehicle, ahead of both BMW and GM.

Latest article from me in The Ojo-Yoshida Report, with more analysis on the fallout of Ford Motor Company's decision to shutter Argo AI. If #robotaxi development is to survive long enough to lead to safe and commercially viable services at scale, Cruise and Waymo need to articulate the unique benefits of the product.

#Autonomousdriving is facing an extinction-level event. This industry will die without an immediate, unambiguous, and robust answer to the question: Why robo-drivers?

Other automakers will follow Ford’s lead and pivot away from #autonomous development to automated highway driving. The necessary technology is achievable, realistic, and already in series-production. #Driver #monitoring is critical to support the driver in the supervisory role in such systems. #DMS #OMS Seeing Machines Qualcomm

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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/colin-barnden-1081376_fords-lane-change-signals-a-shift-away-from-activity-6995478461226045440-hgtJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

cheers sgreen

CFP is probably a Swedish speaking ex employee so gonna wait for his 1st worthwhile contribution to this board by translating it ;)

Iam sure someone will translate it into text :)

Automotive OEMs need to explore new approaches to differentiate themselves. One focus is on new features in the interior. New automotive-grade 3D time-of-flight cameras are now nearly as small as ToF cameras for smartphones, opening them up for in-car integration, where they promise a wide range of applications — from seamless access to private data and driver-monitoring systems to smart airbags — with a reasonable bill of materials.
In the past, driving performance was the main factor determining how well a car model sold. A powerful engine, sporty steering, and fuel consumption were the distinguishing characteristics that OEMs used to attract their customers. But times are changing. Consumers are increasingly paying attention to familiar smartphone functionalities and comfort features when selecting their next car. Additionally, increasing safety requirements from regulators are driving OEMs to focus their attention more and more on the car interior.

A key feature that will enable the interior of the future and allow OEMs to differentiate themselves is the utilization of 3D data. The simplest and most cost-effective method of gathering 3D data is to use time-of-flight (ToF) cameras. Here, the area of interest is illuminated with modulated infrared light and the reflected light is detected and compared with the emitted signal. This produces a 2D grayscale image, and simultaneously, the distance information in every pixel is obtained from the phase differences, resulting in the 3D information of the scene (Figure 1).
https://www.eetimes.eu/the-car-interior-of-the-future-where-3d-data-makes-the-difference/

This Is Why Lincoln Navigator Is A Reliable Luxury SUV To Buy.

It's also the first Lincoln car to offer ActiveGlide hands-free highway driving capability. This advanced driver assist tool has an infrared driver monitoring system that detects if and when the driver looks away from the road, making it rather attractive for anyone who drives on highways, often and long distances.
https://www.hotcars.com/this-is-why-lincoln-navigator-is-the-most-reliable-luxury-suv-today/

Going into China aswell.

Highway Assistant was adept at keeping the car safely in its lane and handled curves well, and it would only change lanes upon command (a single tap of the indicator stalk in the direction you want to go) if there was a safe gap in traffic. The system operates up to 85 mph (137 km/h). Meanwhile, BMW has plans to introduce a lower-speed L3 assist in China and Germany that would work in heavy traffic up to 40 mph (60 km/h); for US use cases, the L2+ seems a better fit.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/11/testing-bmws-biggest-and-best-sedan-now-fully-electric-the-2023-i7/amp/

Getting great reviews which good to SEE….

The really clever technology though comes in the i7’s driver assistance systems. It uses 8-megapixel automotive cameras with Mobileye technology in addition to ultrasonic and radar sensors to provide optimal data from around the vehicle. The Driving Assistant Plus combines the Active Cruise Control with the steering and lane control to provide level 2 automation at speeds of up to 112mph. With the professional package, this can be extended to 130mph and includes traffic light recognition.

In North America, the Driving Assistant Plus actually lets you take your hands off the wheel on main highways at up to 81mph. The internal camera monitors your eye position though to make sure you are watching the road and warns you if you look away for more than a few seconds. Local restrictions mean this function is not yet available in Europe or the UK though.

As I was testing the i7 in the US, I got to try the full hands-free driving experience with the Driving Assistant Plus. Overall, I found that this version of the Driving Assistant is improved from the one in the i4 but the hands-free option really is a game changer for motorway driving. Even though you still need to focus on the road, taking your hands off the wheel feels more relaxing and the car does an excellent job of staying in the right lane and at the appropriate speed for the traffic in front.

https://www.t3.com/features/bmw-i7-ev-first-drive

Like GM Super Cruise and Ford BlueCruise, Highway Assist which is part of driver assist professional uses an infrared camera to make sure the driver is staying attentive during hands-free operation and maps ensure that the system is only activated on divided highways. Overall the highway assist worked well, keeping the 7 centered in the lane and a pair of green lights on the steering wheel spokes as well as icons in the cluster and heads up display indicated when the system was active. Whether using the hands-free highway assist or hands-on drive assist plus, a tap on the turn signal stalk will initiate an automatic lane change as soon as the sensors give the all clear. The lane change on demand worked smoothly and didn’t require an exceptionally large gap in traffic.

The 7 features a new generation of driver assist capabilities developed with Mobileye. The former tri-focal front camera system has been reduced to just two cameras, but the longer range camera has been bumped up to 8MP to accurately detect objects at longer distances. There are also five radar sensors and a dozen ultrasonic sensors. This new system is now capable of providing a hands-free driver assist at speeds up to 85 mph.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2022/11/05/driving-the-2023-bmw-7-seriesexceptional-luxury-and-creeping-featuritis/amp/

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Was actually 3 500k buys declared after the bell. So hoping its pointing to news next week :)

Mercedes-Benz Cars reports 520,100 global car sales during the third quarter of 2022, which is 20% more than a year ago. The number includes 517,800 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars (up 21%) and a small number of vans.

The German manufacturer clearly is recovering from the weaker first part of the year.

The most important thing for us is that Mercedes-Benz's all-electric car sales more than doubled in Q3 to 30,000. That's almost 6% of the total volume.

September was an especially strong month, which brought a new record of 13,100 BEVs, including 3,400 Mercedes-Benz EQBs.

Overall, plug-in electric car sales (BEVs and PHEVs) in Q3 amounted to 75,900 (up 23% year-over-year), which is nearly 15% of the total volume. In Europe, the xEV share is much higher, at 34%

https://insideevs.com/news/619027/mercedes-electric-car-sales-2022q3/amp/

Ford Maintains Its Sales Momentum As October Sales Remain Strong

October was a good month for Ford as the vehicle manufacturer maintained its electric vehicle momentum. According to sales figures just released, Ford's electric vehicle (EV) sales were up 120 percent over last year. This is two times the growth rate of the overall EV segment, in general.

' Ford Continues to See Strong Demand

"Ford continues to see strong demand for its vehicles, with orders for' 23MY vehicles up 134 percent over last year. The all-new Super Duty saw a record 52,000 orders in just five days. The F-Series continued as America's No. 1 truck, expanding its lead over our second-place competitor to more than 100,000 trucks this year. We doubled our electric vehicle sales. F-150 Lightning had its best monthly sales performance since launch," said Andrew Frick, vice president, Sales, Distribution & Trucks, Ford.

Ford's F-150 Lightning remains the country's best-selling electric pickup, with sales of 2,436 pickups. Lightning had the best monthly sales performance since its introduction last year.

https://www.torquenews.com/3769/ford-maintains-its-sales-momentum-october-sales-remain-strong/amp

Take cover, the Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t done striking! This electric truck continues to pick up more steam, and we don’t think it will slow down soon. Even as new rivals are about to enter the scene, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning keeps on growing.

More and more drivers are switching from traditional gas-powered trucks to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. According to PC Mag, the Lightning is experiencing record-breaking sales without any signs of slowing down soon.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/ford-f-150-lightning-is-breaking-more-records/

Boon

I forgot about that. Cfp proving in researched yet again for the 100th time.

Has to be an ex employee with a grudge as certainly not a shareholder here.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 – This week, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator will commence the CogPilot Data Challenge 2.0.

The challenge invites participants to explore AI-based solutions linking a pilot’s physiology, such as heart rate, eye tracking, and muscle activity, to their behavior and performance of flying tasks varying in difficulty.
http://www.militaryspot.com/news/ai-accelerator-to-commence-cogpilot-data-challenge

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2 more 500k buys popped up.

Fingers crossed news next week :)

Lewbo

I think i last read Ford and associated have 6 models & GM 11 models. So at least 11 models from GM to come out in next 12 months.

Not sure how many Ford will be in by the end of 2023?

On the other hand, Ford all-electric vehicle sales more than doubled last month, reaching 6,261 units (up 120% year-over-year), which is also 4.1% of the total volume.

The company noted that such a rate of growth is two times higher than the overall BEV segment growth.

Not only that, Ford is strengthening as the second biggest electric vehicle manufacturer in the US.

"Despite tight inventories, due to limited production, Ford’s October share of the electric vehicle segment was up 2.2 percentage points over last year with 8.9 percent share. Ford ranks No. 2 in EV sales behind only Tesla."

"Ford’s electric vehicle portfolio has been conquesting at over 60 percent this year."

Ford's BEV lineup includes three models - the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the all-new Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup and Ford E-Transit commercial van. The last two are the leaders in their segments, respectively electric pickup trucks and vans.

https://insideevs.com/news/619784/us-ford-bev-sales-october2022/