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Using visual prompts to help pedestrians interact with driverless cars has been demonstrated in a study undertaken by Nottingham University.

In an effort to understand how pedestrians respond to self-driving vehicles with different external human-machine interfaces (eHMIs) - visual displays positioned on the front of the vehicle – a car was driven around the university’s campus with a ‘ghost-driver’ concealed in the driver’s seat.

A series of different designs projected onto the eHMI informed pedestrians of the car’s behaviour and intention – including expressive eyes and a face, accompanied by short text-based language such as “I have seen you” or “I am giving way”.

The eHMI was controlled by a team member sat in the back seat, while front and rear dash cam footage was collected to observe pedestrians’ reactions in real time.

Additionally, researchers were placed at four crossing points to ask pedestrians to complete a short survey about their experience of the vehicle and its displays.

David Large, senior research fellow with the Human Factors Research Group at the University of Nottingham, said: “As part of the ServCity project, which created a blueprint infrastructure for autonomous vehicles in the UK, we wanted to explore how pedestrians would interact with a driverless car and developed this unique methodology to explore their reactions.

“We were keen to identify which designs invited the highest levels of trust by people wanting to cross the road.

“To do this we used three different levels of anthropomorphism; implicit, an LED strip designed to mimic an eye’s pupil, low, a vehicle centric icon and words such as ‘giving way’, and explicit, an expressive face and human-like language.”

https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2023/06/09/uk-ghost-driver-study-tests-interaction-with-driverless-cars

S2030

TPIs will be telling next 2/3 Will see Fleet & Auto stats. BMW from July will really start ramping up it seems :)

Aviation can drop anytime, just hoping sooner rather than later :)

Esearch shows that leaving a lane accidentally, drifting off the highway due to distraction or tiredness, or hitting the vehicle in front are the two most frequent highway accidents. Assisted Driving technologies keep drivers awake and correct fatigue-related behaviours. These systems guide the automobile inside its lane and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, giving the driver time to stop.

However, although supporting the driver, these systems are not there to take over the driving role. Euro NCAP strongly encourages a collaborative or balanced approach where the car and driver work hand in hand to share the driving task.

Euro NCAP’s grading consists of two areas of focus and five levels of grading. Assistance Competence (that includes driver engagement and vehicle assistance) and Safety Backup (measuring how the vehicle responds when the systems fail).

Learn more about Assisted Driving on our press release 👉 https://ow.ly/pNZn50OKbBZ 🚗

General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.

After introducing several new high-volume electric models last year, including the Chevy Silverado EV, Chevy Blazer EV, and Chevy Equinox EV, GM expects a breakout over the next several years.

https://electrek.co/2023/06/06/2024-chevy-equinox-ev-spotted-gms-production-line/

Here’s How to Find out if Your Chevy Has Super Cruise

Self-driving cars are an awesome advancement for vehicles, but many drivers aren’t sure whether this technology is safe. To combat this and help make any level of autonomous driving more accepted, some brands developed a system to bring back the trust, including GM’s Super Cruise. While it’s expanding on the number of models available, brands like Chevrolet are beginning to implement the feature in its vehicles. What is this feature, how does it work, what models currently have it, and are there other vehicles with it?

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/find-out-chevy-super-cruise/

Https://www.drivingelectric.com/news/1801/new-electric-cars

Brock

iam sure OEMs will find the level on what customers happy to pay.

Mobile monthly plans took a while to settle when they 1st come out. Sure they will get it right fairly quickly.

In 1990, the average monthly bill for cellular telephone service was $80.90. From 1990-1997, the monthly bill decreased by 8.6% per year (in other words, each year the bill is 91.4% of

Mercedes-Benz is first to get approval to sell partially autonomous vehicles in California / Get ready to see some S-Class drivers playing Tetris — or just looking at their phones — while cruising down the highway in California. It’s the second state approval of the company’s Level 3 partial autonomy system.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23754171/mercedes-benz-level-3-california-dmv-approval-autonomous?ref=upstract.com

The Dearborn automaker sold 170,933 vehicles in the United States across its Ford and Lincoln brands in May, up from 154,461 in May 2022, according to figures released Friday. Year to date, the company's sales are up 8.8%.

Sales were up significantly across the industry in May. American Honda sales were up 58.2% year-over-year; the company that includes the Honda and Acura brands attributed the increase to healthy inventory levels and new products. Hyundai sales were up 18%. Toyota Motor North America reported an increase of more than 6%.

Industry data provider Cox Automotive said Friday that initial estimates of May sales indicate results were even stronger than Cox's forecast of 20.3% year-over-year volume growth.

https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/06/02/strong-truck-sales-lift-fords-may-results/70281063007/

Added to BMW ramping up from July the next 3 TPIs should really start to motor, report after report.

Ford bolsters F-150 Lightning XLT production – a truck ordered today can be yours by September

Even as a relatively new EV model, Ford’s F-150 Lightning has been an absolute slam dunk for both the automaker and for EV adoption in general. Even before initial deliveries began, the initial production run was sold out – for years. As a result of such exciting demand, Ford immediately bolstered Lightning production as part of a $50 billion global investment.

In early March, Ford announced it would triple F-150 Lightning production in 2023 at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (REVC) in Dearborn, Michigan, alongside its all-electric sibling, the Mustang Mach-E. High demand and supply chain issues led Ford to temporarily suspend new reservations, but those were reopened last month.

The XLT trim has emerged as the crowd favorite for the F-150 Lightning, and Ford has adapted its production priorities to meet that specific demand first. The automaker shared an encouraging progress update today that should get new XLT orders into the driveways of customers as soon as early fall.

Customer interest for XLT has considerably outstripped supply since the F-150 Lightning launch and we’ve worked with our suppliers to help address that. We heard loud and clear from our customers that they want their truck deliveries as close as possible to their orders. As we scale production, we are making this possible.

Ford shared that when it successfully triples Lightning production by the end of the year, its annual output rate will reach approximately 150,000 units. You can order a Lightning of your own from your local Ford dealer online at ford.com.

Seize

Yes it makes me laugh. We get a license for double their 2 Years with contracts to come ontop. Yet we dont move and they up now 81%!!!!

CSS expects the license to generate royalty payments of £1.25 million in the first 12 months and £3.0 million in year two for the Company. MOQs and payments for years three, four and five will be agreed in November 2024.

What’s at stake?

The partnership between MediaTek and Nvidia clarifies a gap in the automotive SoC platform. Missing are a unified software development environment and a hardware solution that can scale both up and down. Who has an argument and actual solutions good enough to convince undecided carmakers to adopt their platform?

The recent Nvidia-MediaTek deal to partner on automotive SoCs reveals the intensity of the rivalry among Qualcomm and other automotive chip companies. Nvidia’s move is a clear effort to catch up with Qualcomm.

It also indicates that many mainstream car OEMs haven’t picked sides on the next-generation automotive platform, opening an opportunity that MediaTek can’t afford to miss.

https://ojoyoshidareport.com/qualcomm-envy-sparks-nvidia-mediatek-deal/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow-social-pro

Should see a nice ramp up from here on. End June shown in Aug TPIs wont have the big ramp up when BMW really kicks in from July SOP but Nov & Feb 24 will show where all the hard work starts paying off....

Https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8213240/how-act-developed-tech-sits-behind-the-worlds-biggest-car-brands/

The large SUV class isn’t nearly as competitive as the compact or midsize segments, and even less so among luxury offerings, still, there remains a classic battle of GM versus Ford. The Cadillac Escalade remains the leader in the segment, but the Lincoln Navigator is eating into the Caddy’s lead.

According to figures gathered by GM Authority, Cadillac is still the undisputed champ of the luxury, heavyweight SUV class. Through the first quarter of 2023, over 9,000 Escalades were sold, putting it far ahead of the Navigator, Infiniti QX80, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Lexus LX.

What’s behind the Lincoln Navigator’s surging popularity?

The Navigator’s improved sales could result from the updates the model received for 2022, which have carried over into the 2023 model. The Navigator’s exterior styling was lightly refreshed while the interior received a more notable overhaul, making the model far more modern, tech-rich and luxe.

Additionally, the Navigator now sports a hands-free semi-autonomous driving mode—Active Glide—that rivals the Super Cruise feature in the Escalade.

With these improvements, the Navigator is now better suited to taking on the Escalade directly. Of course, positive reviews never hurt.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/lincoln-navigator-is-gaining-ground-on-cadillac-rival/

From October 2023, something brand new will dominate the streetscape. This is when the eighth generation of the successful model will be launched. It will be tailored to every need. This range includes petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid variants in addition to the first fully electric BMW i5. All vehicles are based on the same platform.

Inside, the new i5 is as comfortable and luxurious as the BMW 5 Series. The main focus is on the best features that the BMW Group currently has to offer. The newly designed interior is shaped by the BMW Curved Display with the new BMW iDrive and QuickSelect together with the innovative BMW Interaction Bar. Entertainment is courtesy of video streaming and in-car gaming. For the first time, the BMW 5 Series also has an equipment option of a completely vegan interior: the upholstery and steering wheel are fitted with the high-quality Veganza leather alternative as standard.

Production of all model variants will start in July this year at a location steeped in tradition: the BMW 5 Series has been rolling off the production line at the BMW Group Dingolfing Plant for 50 years. The electrified top-of-the-range BMW i5 M60 xDrive model will also be produced there from summer onwards. The performance model from M GmbH underscores the brand's sporty image with an output of 442 kW/601 hp, acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h.

The list of assistance systems reads like an encyclopaedia of what is possible today. The new Highway Assistant takes over many driving functions. This makes for relaxed travel on long journeys and even more safety. The assistance systems support the driver up to 130 km/h, maintaining the speed and the distance to the vehicle in front while, if desired, actively changing lane by eye activation. The Highway Assistant allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel and position them comfortably in the USA, Canada and Germany on roads with structurally separated directional lanes at speeds of up to 130 km/h, as long as they closely monitor the traffic situation. The system continuously monitors this with the help of an intelligent interior camera.

One of the most notable highlights of the 2023 Corsair is Lincoln’s Active Glide hands free semi-autonomous driving feature. It allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel with adaptive cruise control that accounts for curves, in-lane repositioning, and hands-free lane changes after the driver hits the turn signal. The system is a direct competitor for GM’s Super Cruise.

https://www.topspeed.com/2023-lincoln-corsair-performance-price-and-photos/

2023 is an important year across General Motors as we advance our EV, AV and software strategies. The investments we’ve made since outlining our plans for our all-electric, technology-driven future have laid a solid foundation – and now we are in execution and scaling mode.

Our team was especially busy in May, and I want to share a few recent milestones that illustrate our progress:

We have strategically aligned our leadership and business to support our transformation and growth.

GM’s leadership team combines decades of experience in designing and building high-quality vehicles that customers love, with expertise on software, customer experience and digital trends from the world’s largest technology companies. This month we welcomed Michael Abbott as our head of software and announced the promotion of Rory Harvey to executive vice president and president of North America.

Mike will lead a new, integrated end-to-end software organization focused on developing vehicle and enterprise software technologies and solutions, and delivering digital services and features to retail and commercial customers. Our intense focus on software provides a new level of innovation and customer experience – from today’s industry-leading hands-free Super Cruise technology, to scaling the Ultifi platform and enabling customers to personalize and update their driving, charging and ownership experience over time.

Rory brings a customer-first approach to our North American auto business, following Steve Carlisle’s retirement after 41 incredible years with GM. Cadillac was our first brand to announce it would go all-electric, and under Rory's leadership since 2020, the brand has launched the ultra-luxury Cadillac CELESTIQ and the gorgeous Cadillac LYRIQ, with more to come. He will accelerate our momentum thanks to our strong brands, dealers and customer loyalty.

Finally, bringing everybody in on the all-electric future includes supporting our fleet and commercial customers in the transition. Our recent launch of GM Envolve leverages the full power and assets of General Motors to understand and solve for their unique business needs, whether it’s EVs or energy storage, to provide seamless solutions that put them at the center of everything we do.

Our investment in the Ultium Platform continues to pay off.

Our Ultium battery platform is the heart of our EV lineup. Ultium enables tremendous performance, flexibility and scale, offering our customers a range of exciting EVs across brands, price points and segments.

GM is the only automaker with a dual path approach to autonomy through today’s and tomorrow’s advanced driver assistance systems, Super Cruise and Ultra Cruise, and autonomous vehicles already on the roads with Cruise,” says Fisher. “The company is focused on the safe deployment of both paths, never sacrificing safety for speed."

During this Design News webinar, Fisher will elaborate on this dual path approach, the immense societal benefits of Avs, and how consumers can feel confident in these technologies.

As executive chief engineer for autonomous technology, Fischer leads the company’s cross-functional engineering teams responsible for GM’s work with Cruise, developing the first purpose-built electric and autonomous vehicle, the Cruise Origin, and future personal autonomous vehicles.

Fischer started his engineering career at GM as a mechanical engineer. Since then, his work at GM has spanned from the United States to Australia and Korea. He has worked with teams to design, develop and integrate ride, handling, steering, and braking performance for multiple global platforms and enhanced vehicle dynamics and performances. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in engineering from Purdue University.

https://www.designnews.com/automotive-engineering/sign-design-news-webinar-mapping-gms-path-autonomy

This auto giant is gearing up for a self-driving future

General Motors' (NYSE: GM) Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system has been serving up encouraging results and outperforming Tesla's full self-driving system according to some trials. According to a test of GM, Tesla, and Ford Motor Company's respective autonomous-driving systems conducted by CNBC's Michael Wayland late last year, GM's Super Cruise was the best-performing and most consistent of the three.

Super Cruise has broadly received very strong marks for its highway driving capabilities, and the automaker says that it will have the Super Cruise tech available in 22 vehicles by the end of this year, including the Bolt EUV, Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and the Silverado EV. GM is also gearing up to launch the next evolution of the tech.

The company's Ultra Cruise feature will debut with next year's Cadillac Celestiq model and is said to be able to handle 95% of all roads and driving situations. With updates, the auto giant expects that Ultra Cruise will eventually be able to handle every paved road. Ultra Cruise is built around a sensor setup that's significantly more comprehensive than what's offered by current Tesla models and what's expected with the EV leader's next-generation updates.

In addition to its driver-assistance systems, GM also owns Cruise, a stand-alone business devoted to developing autonomous vehicle technologies. Cruise is focused on robotaxis and is already providing service in San Francisco, Austin, and Phoenix, and it expects to reach over $1 billion in annual revenue in 2025. Strikingly, the robotaxi unit believes that it will be do $50 billion in annual sales in 2030. Whether or not it manages to reach that ambitious target, Cruise has the potential to be a significant performance driver for GM.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/beyond-tesla%3A-this-ai-driven-ev-stock-could-outperform-the-competition

GMC is no longer the top automaker in the U.S., but it’s taking strides to turn that around. Super Cruise is one of its latest innovations that is putting other automakers on notice, and letting them know that GMC is not done yet. But what is Super Cruise, and how do you know if your vehicle has it? Here’s what we found out.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/here-s-how-to-find-out-if-your-gmc-truck-or-suv-has-super-cruise/ar-AA1bZZt7?li=BBnbklE