Analyst Insight | December 16, 2020
This insight is part of the Lux Mobility Team's Year in Review series examining the highlights and key developments of the mobility sector in 2020. For an overview of the other storylines in the Future of Mobility program, see our insights on Improving Urban Mobility, Future Energy for Mobility, and... Not part of subscription
Case Study | March 23, 2021
Honda has launched one of the first vehicles with Level 3 automated features. The Legend Hybrid EX sedans have the capabilities (and legal allowances in Japan) to navigate traffic jams using automated features without requiring human supervision. This includes accelerating, braking, and steering ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | February 10, 2022
In a departure from traditional testing where autonomous truck developers fully operate their trucks with their drivers, this partnership involves Embark handing over some trucks to Knight‑Swift. Knight‑Swift will own, maintain, and deploy the trucks with its own drivers to gather input on ... Not part of subscription
by Josh Kern
The automaker's fourth-generation version of its self-driving test vehicle uses a modified hybrid Ford Escape with a sensor suite and additional battery cells. Notable changes to the sensor suite include near-field lidar sensors, which are becoming economical after new solid-state lidars enter the market. The extra battery cells in the vehicle are a testament to the large power consumption needed by the sensor suite and computing system. Ford, which builds the self-driving platform in collaboration with Argo AI, says this vehicle platform will eventually be used in its robotaxi deployments, which are scheduled to begin in 2022. Clients should keep in mind that autonomous vehicle deployment timelines often get pushed back.
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