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The Chevy Equinox EV, an all-electric compact SUV that General Motors has aimed squarely at the mass market, will arrive in dealerships in 2024 with a battery range and sticker price that could propel its EV sales and even compete with Tesla.

The kicker? The Chevy Equinox EV base model will be priced at $34,995 — higher than the targeted $30,000 — and will come with a 319-mile range that beat out the company's original estimates. The base price model includes the destination fee. Importantly, that price doesn't take into account the $7,500 federal tax credit, which means for buyers who qualify it could be as low as under $28,000.

The GM brand will begin Equinox EV production with two higher priced trims, a front-wheel-drive RS model that starts at $48,995 and an all-wheel-drive variant at $52,395, according to the company. Chevy executives wouldn't share the exact date for those first Equinox EVs, only stating it will be sometime in early 2024.

The company said the front-wheel-drive RS model was recently certified at 319 miles of range and includes 21-inch wheels; a 17.7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen; wireless charging; an advanced driver assistance system, including its hands-off Super Cruise feature; and wireless charging. It also has Google built in, which gives users access to a suite of Google apps directly from the infotainment system.

The timing of Chevy Equinox EV's arrival is also important. The company will likely want to introduce the Equinox EV as the last Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUVs are sold, which is expected by spring. GM said it will end production of the Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV at the end of year and will bring back a next-generation version in 2025.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/chevy-equinox-ev-coming-2024-213413330.html

But how is the Drive Pilot different from the Active Driver Assist Systems we’ve grown accustomed to, you might ask? Well, simply put, the Drive Pilot offers a Level 3 of Autonomous Driving, which is still very scarce, and quite hard to legalize. This means that drivers can (technically, but not necessarily legally) text, watch videos, and interact with passengers, without having to watch the road or keep their hand on the steering wheel.

So, why do current ADAS options, such as the Tesla Autopilot get criticized for basically allowing you to do the same thing, occasionally? Well, it’s basically because they aren’t adequately equipped yet, to be given complete control of the vehicle, hence why they require extra caution. The Drive Pilot, on the other hand, is slightly more sophisticated and allows for more freedom, thanks to a plethora of additional safety accessories and years of engineering. However, this newly-found freedom is not boundless, unfortunately, and comes with a fair share of regulation. Nonetheless, it is a massive step towards a new era in the automotive industry, so we've decided to explain all of its ins and outs.

One of the major feature upgrades in the 2024 BMW iX models, including the M60, is the improved Driver Assistant Pro package. The semi-autonomous driving system includes the Highway Assistant feature that allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel and let the car handle the speed, steering and lane changes on highways.

The previous version of the Highway Assistant, which is offered in the 2022 and 2023 BMW iX models, had a speed limit of 40 mph and required the driver to keep their eyes on the road at all times. The new version, however, will increase the speed limit to 85 mph and use an advanced eye-tracking system to monitor the driver’s attention level. This means that the driver can relax more and enjoy the ride, as long as they are ready to take over when needed. BMW’s Highway Assistant requires MGU5 hardware, present in cars produced from March 2023 and onward.

In this latest version, the driver can also enjoy the hands-free driving experience for prolonged times since a push on the drive or brake pedal won’t immediately disable the Level 2+ features. But it rather revers to Level 2 functions. During a recent road trip, I had the chance to sample the updated Highway Assistant in our long-term tester BMW iX M60. The Level 2+ functions are smoother than before and truly makes a difference during boring stretches of road.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2023/10/30/highway-assistant-one-of-the-best-features-bmw-ix-m60/

Only one big one popped up today i seen. Carry over from Yesterday or a sell today? Who knows.

31-Oct-23 13:14:35 5.10 1,848,641 Unknown* 5.20 5.26 94.28k O

Thought was something going on with the buys yesterday! Wonder you snapped up the other 2mil?

11 Connected Buy RNSs last 2 Weeks though. Always a good sign. Fill your boots at these levels mentality :)

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Dont forget the 4th one. BMW

Giraffe

Nice to see this post this morning. SEE don’t shout much about what great achievements they have done.

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Let’s hope these contracts are with DMS integration via Eroad.

EROAD is proud to announce two of its long-term Australian customers, Boral and Woolworths, are choosing to continue their partnerships for another 5 years - worth 3,000 renewed fleet assets and 1,345 new fleet assets. Boral and Woolworths were originally Coretex customers before the company was acquired by EROAD in 2021. EROAD is excited to continue helping these iconic Australian companies deliver for their customers through the greater business intelligence it provides.

Guardian technology is now integrated within EROAD

https://seeingmachines.com/guardian-technology-is-now-integrated-within-eroad/

Giraffe

From the horses mouth. Don’t know why we didn’t make a bigger song and dance about it though?

RNS June 2021

The start of production on these additional vehicle models from General Motors follows successful FOVIO e-DME software launches on the new Mercedes Benz S-Class and Mercedes Benz EQS sedans. Seeing Machines’ DMS is now in production across nine individual vehicle models globally and is set to launch on more than thirty distinct vehicle models by early 2023.

https://seeingmachines.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SEE-RNS-Additional-production-models-FINAL-17-06-21.pdf

Seeing Machines has been working closely with Joyson Safety Systems since 2011 to integrate the Company's software into the General Motors' Super Cruise driver assistance feature. This system, based on the Company's FOVIO e-DME (embedded Driver Monitoring Engine) software, is now available in three new vehicle models including the General Motors' 2021 Cadillac CT5, Cadillac CT4 and Chevrolet Bolt.

The start of production on these additional vehicle models from General Motors follows successful FOVIO e-DME software launches on the new Mercedes Benz S-Class and Mercedes Benz EQS sedans. Seeing Machines' DMS is now in production across nine individual vehicle models globally and is set to launch on more than thirty distinct vehicle models by early 2023.

https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/detail?dockey=1323-15021033-33VV1BNA9I54L58CN3CVP8JDPM

Just over a minute in, Oguzhan Türksoy, project lead for augmented reality for MBUX, begins to discuss the new 3D organic LED instrument cluster. This really grabbed my attention because Mercedes has used a vision-based driver monitoring system (DMS) to track precise movements of the driver’s eyes and head orientation to create the 3D effect.

My expert judgment is that the DMS software provider in the S-Class is Seeing Machines — the provider of the DMS in GM Super Cruise in the Cadillac CT6 — which is almost certainly also the supplier of the DMS for Ford’s recently announced Active Drive Assist in the 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150.

https://www.eetasia.com/blog-what-is-going-on-at-mercedes/

Seeing Machines

An Australian company called Seeing Machines is one of the leading providers of DMS to car companies. Its focus on the behaviour of the human driving the car, so-called “human factors research”, has led to some of the most innovative and effective implementations of this technology in cars that are now appearing on UK roads.

Dr Kyle Wilson, senior scientist in the Seeing Machines Human Factors team reveals its aim: “It is important to ensure DMS supports driver safety by detecting when the driver is at risk but isn’t overzealous and frequently delivers unnecessary alerts—otherwise, drivers will not accept the support the DMS is giving and may become frustrated with it.”

https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/how-driver-monitoring-is-coming-to-every-car

CAE at eats next week.

1115-1245 Session 6 – Technology & Human Factors (Auditorium)

1) Chris Ranganathan, Chief Learning Officer, Civil Aviation Training, CAE & Captain Adrian Amaladoss, Divisional Vice-President Flt Ops Training and Standards, Singapore Airlines

The Use of Eye Tracking Technologies and Data in Support of CBTA

https://eats-event.com/pilot-conference-2023/

Keep up old chap.

SEE are in models of Mercedes. The S Class & the EQS. Will dig about in a mo fir the articles.

Hence, Mercedes is hoping to make the Drive Pilot usable under a broader array of conditions, and at higher speeds of up to 80 mph. The company is also working on having the Drive Pilot legalized in more states and countries. As consumers, we sure hope it would include it on a broader range of vehicles as well, especially the more affordable ones. Starting early next year the German manufacturer will be offering the Drive Pilot on only two of its vehicles:

https://www.topspeed.com/ford-bluecruise-hands-free-driving/

The Daily Express

Mercedes Benz EQS

This model secured the honour of EuroNCAP’s best in executive car class for 2021 after a sublime test.

The futuristic model scored a quite stunning 96 percent on the "adult occupant" test with a 91 percent result on the "child occupant" exam.

The car also features a lane support system which scored an impressive 5.1 out of six while under assessment.

The car is also fitted with a speed assistance tool that can quickly determine local limits using a camera and digital mapping.

The machine is also fitted with a sophisticated seatbelt reminder system while some versions offer direct eye monitoring to detect any fatigue.

EuroNCAP added: “The EQS is equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts.

“The airbag performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with good protection of the dummies' heads. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.”

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1828625/safest-cars-older-drivers-skoda-fabia-nissan-qashqai/amp

This afternoon

2 x 2m trades

1x 1.5m trade

Wonder if anything brewing?

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A world of autonomous vehicles is likely to exist eventually, but for at least the next decade, that will be mostly in two very specific areas

By S&P Global Mobility

New York—Five years ago, hype surrounding “autopilot” cars peaked. But S&P Global Mobility’s updated forecast offers a reality check of careful, limited adoption of self-driving technology through 2035.

A world of autonomous vehicles is likely to exist eventually, but for at least the next decade, that will be mostly in two very specific areas: geofenced robo-taxis operated by fleets in specific areas and hands-off systems with various safeguards in personal vehicles that require some form of driver engagement.

As for a “World of Tomorrow” self-driving vehicle where you and the family can sleep in your seats and wake up 200 miles away at Grandma’s? The industry calls that “Level 5” autonomy, the highest level of vehicular autonomy defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). That idea will stay firmly in the distance for the foreseeable future, according to the latest forecast on vehicle autonomy by S&P Global Mobility.

The ability for a consumer to buy a car that will drive itself everywhere without the driver ready to take the wheel is unlikely to happen by 2035. Level 5 implementation of fully autonomous technology in the automotive retail fleet has zero representation before 2035 in the S&P Global Mobility forecast, “and probably for some time after that,” said Jeremy Carlson, associate director for the autonomy practice at S&P Global Mobility.

“Level 5 is essentially perfect replication of human driving,” Carlson said. “A car that is able to drive anywhere and everywhere a human driver can go is simply not going to happen anytime soon.”

Moreover, the S&P Global Mobility forecast predicts a very low percentage of personal vehicles sold by 2035 will possess even a limited version of autonomous vehicle technology described as “Level 4” under the SAE J3016 standard.

The latest S&P Global Mobility Autonomy Forecast details the numbers, timing, and countries for rollouts of varying degrees of autonomous technology—based on a rigorous forecasting methodology analyzing OEM and supplier strategies, regulations, technology maturity and cost, consumer desirability and willingness to pay, plus extensive interviews both with automakers and across the supply chain.

https://www.motor.com/2023/10/waiting-for-autonomy/

Https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=46890531

Good to SEE in the top 4

General Motors’ Super Cruise system came in second in CR’s rankings, a welcome sign as the automaker expands its availability across more brands and models. Hyundai’s Driving Assist 2 system climbed 12 points after a recent update. The publication cites its improved lane-centering capabilities as a driving factor in its ascent, saying that the new system does a much better job at avoiding the “ping-pong” effect between the lines. That said, the system only ranks 11th.

The full rankings include:

Ford/Lincoln BlueCruise: 84

GM Super Cruise: 75

Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance: 72

BMW Driving Assistance Professional: 69

Toyota/Lexus Safety Sense/Safety System: 65

Nissan/Infiniti ProPilot Assist 2.0: 63

VW/Audi Travel Assist/Adaptive Cruise Assist: 62

Tesla Autopilot: 61

Lucid Highway Assist: 59

Rivian Highway Assist: 59

Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Highway Driving Assist 2: 59

Subaru Adaptive Cruise with Lane Centering: 59

Nissan/Infiniti/ProPilot Assist

Honda/Acura HondaSensing/AcuraWatch: 58

Jaguar/Land Rover Adaptive Cruise with Steering Assist: 53

Volvo/Polestar Pilot Assist: 53

Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Highway Driving Assist: 47

Consumer Reports tested vehicles at its test center and on a 50-mile loop on public roads. The systems were rated in 40 tests, including steering, speed control, and driver distraction. CR notes that, despite these systems’ ability to keep a vehicle on the road, they are not autonomous functions and should not be viewed as such. Even the best driver assist features currently available still require a person to be available at all times

Https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/10/partly-autonomous-self-driving-car-features/675797/