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Cruise, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute present groundbreaking study establishing a human driving safety benchmark

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise and The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, one of the leading transportation research institutes in the country, partnered to create a human benchmark to be used in measuring safety performance of autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. This research, conducted in collaboration with General Motors and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), offers a nuanced safety performance measure to use for Cruise's driverless fleet.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise and The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, one of the leading transportation research institutes in the country, partnered to create a human benchmark to be used in measuring safety performance of autonomous vehicles in San Francisco.
  • This research, conducted in collaboration with General Motors and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), offers a nuanced safety performance measure to use for Cruise's driverless fleet.
  • This study allows us to be more precise about the statistics originally released in our 1 million mile report .
  • "What's been missing in autonomous vehicle research is a benchmark that goes beyond the available data and accurately reflects the human driver.

ISUZU ELF Adopts Hitachi Astemo Sensing System

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Friday, July 14, 2023

TOKYO, July 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo Ltd. announced that Isuzu Motors Limited adopted its sensing system in its new ELF model.

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  • TOKYO, July 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo Ltd. announced that Isuzu Motors Limited adopted its sensing system in its new ELF model.
  • Using a wide-angle stereo camera, the sensing system enables collision damage mitigation braking at intersections and on single-track roads.
  • Based on Isuzu's extensive knowledge of commercial vehicles, Hitachi Astemo developed a sensing system for Isuzu trucks that takes into account truck-specific use cases, along with the specification settings needed for achieving collision mitigation during right and left turns at intersections.
  • The sensing system employed in the new ELF model utilizes a 120-degree wide-angle stereo camera, enabling an expanded detection range.

Hitachi Astemo develops autonomous driving technology that enables cooperative behavior on narrow roads

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed an autonomous driving technology that help to safely and smoothly pass by oncoming vehicles on narrow roads and other situations by utilizing 3D sensing results of the surrounding vehicle environment.

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  • TOKYO, May 18, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed an autonomous driving technology that help to safely and smoothly pass by oncoming vehicles on narrow roads and other situations by utilizing 3D sensing results of the surrounding vehicle environment.
  • Hitachi Astemo aims to strengthen its cost competitiveness through the use of 3D sensing data obtained from new stereo cameras with improved cost benefits.
  • By collaborating with the new stereo camera, it will be possible to further enhance the cost competitiveness of autonomous driving technology that enables cooperative behavior in narrow roads.
  • Hitachi Astemo's autonomous driving technology using cooperative behavior in narrow roads and the new stereo camera will be introduced at the "Automotive Engineering Exposition 2023 Yokohama" (booth number: 148) held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 23.

Road Ready Unveils Smart Site™ GPS-Based Asset Tracking for Jobsite Equipment

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The SmartSite GPS tracking solution—easy to use and engineered to withstand punishing jobsite environments—introduces the Road Ready brand to the construction market and expands Clarience Technologies’ already significant footprint in the industry.

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  • The SmartSite GPS tracking solution—easy to use and engineered to withstand punishing jobsite environments—introduces the Road Ready brand to the construction market and expands Clarience Technologies’ already significant footprint in the industry.
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    “Armed with the technology that’s helped us make countless on-highway fleets more efficient, Road Ready is going ‘off road’,” said Nada Jiddou, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Clarience Technologies, parent to the Road Ready brand.
  • Whatever a contractor’s next jobsite might look like – road construction, commercial development, demolition, or more – the equipment used at that worksite can take a beating.
  • This collective experience has guided Road Ready in developing SmartSite and will continue to help ensure Road Ready products exceed the expectations of construction contractors throughout the industry.

Hitachi Astemo Develops Prototype 360-Degree Stereo Vision with Multi-Camera 3D Sensing

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Friday, October 21, 2022

TOKYO, Oct 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed a prototype 360-degree stereo vision system for automated vehicles traveling on regular streets.

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  • TOKYO, Oct 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed a prototype 360-degree stereo vision system for automated vehicles traveling on regular streets.
  • Based on multi-camera 3D sensing, the all-surrounding sensing system is both high-resolution and highly accurate.
  • Hitachi Astemo, together with the Research and Development Division of Hitachi, Ltd., leveraged their strengths in stereo camera technology to develop a prototype of the 360-degree stereo vision system, using multi-camera 3D sensing that enables distance measurement with the stereo camera technology.
  • By integrating multi-camera 3D sensing into a single in-vehicle camera system, the system realizes 360-degree stereo vision, with a cost advantage, high accuracy and resolution.

Inauguration Ceremony for Solar Power Generation Facility at Hitachi Astemo Bekasi, Indonesia

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Friday, October 7, 2022

TOKYO, Oct 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - PT Hitachi Astemo Bekasi Manufacturing, located in Bekasi, West Java, Republic of Indonesia, a group company of Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., held an inauguration ceremony for a roof-installed solar power generation facility today, October 7.

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  • TOKYO, Oct 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - PT Hitachi Astemo Bekasi Manufacturing, located in Bekasi, West Java, Republic of Indonesia, a group company of Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., held an inauguration ceremony for a roof-installed solar power generation facility today, October 7.
  • To help the Hitachi Group achieve carbon neutrality in its business and production activities by fiscal 2030, Hitachi Astemo Bekasi has introduced an off-balance sheet, solar power generation scheme in which the company does not own the solar power generation equipment installed at the plant, and instead pays for the electricity it consumes based on the amount it generates.
  • Hitachi Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which consists of the Powertrain & Safety Systems business, Chassis business, Motorcycle business, Software business and Aftermarket business.
  • For more information, please visit the Hitachi Astemo website: www.hitachiastemo.com/en/.

India Automotive Software Market Report 2022-2027: Integration of ADAS Features In Vehicles and Increasing Demand for Advanced Infotainment and User Interface Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 1, 2022

A complete analysis of the market, including the parent industry

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  • A complete analysis of the market, including the parent industry
    India's Automotive Software Market is segmented based on Application, Vehicle Type, EV Application, and End-User.
  • Application, the market is classified into ADAS & Safety Systems, Body Control & Comfort System, Engine Management & Powertrain, Infotainment System, Communication Systems, Connected Services, Autonomous Driving, HMI Application, Biometrics System, and V2X System.
  • Vehicle Type, the market is classified into Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicle, and Heavy Commercial Vehicle.
  • End-User, the market is classified into Safety and Security, Infotainmanet and Instrument Cluster, Vehicle Connectivity, and Other.

Machine Safety Market Size Valuation Worth USD 7.25 Billion in 2028 | Strict Machine Safety Regulations by Global Safety Standard Agencies and Rise in Demand From Oil and Gas Industries are Key Factors Driving Industry Demand, Says Emergen Research

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Increase in government funding for the establishment of new and updating of existing manufacturing units is a key factor driving the market growth.

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  • Increase in government funding for the establishment of new and updating of existing manufacturing units is a key factor driving the market growth.
  • For instance, the Government of Japan announced an assistance of USD 2.2 Billion to domestic companies to set up new manufacturing units.
  • Adoption of industrial automation process across different verticals such as oil and gas, automobile, and manufacturing is also expected to drive the market growth in a positive direction.
  • This has led to rise in demand for safety systems for pipelines in oil and gas industries.

Machine Safety Market Size Valuation Worth USD 7.25 Billion in 2028 | Strict Machine Safety Regulations by Global Safety Standard Agencies and Rise in Demand From Oil and Gas Industries are Key Factors Driving Industry Demand, Says Emergen Research

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Increase in government funding for the establishment of new and updating of existing manufacturing units is a key factor driving the market growth.

Key Points: 
  • Increase in government funding for the establishment of new and updating of existing manufacturing units is a key factor driving the market growth.
  • For instance, the Government of Japan announced an assistance of USD 2.2 Billion to domestic companies to set up new manufacturing units.
  • Adoption of industrial automation process across different verticals such as oil and gas, automobile, and manufacturing is also expected to drive the market growth in a positive direction.
  • This has led to rise in demand for safety systems for pipelines in oil and gas industries.