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Audi: has not canceled the research and development project of Level 3 autonomous driving technology
Recently, there is news that , Audi canceled its L3 autonomous driving research and development project. In this regard, Audi officially stated that it has not canceled the Level 3 autonomous driving technology research and development project, but will integrate the Level 3 autonomous driving research and development work into Car.Software, the department responsible for the group's in-vehicle software development. The above-mentioned departments will be responsible for the research and development of Level 2 to Level 4 autonomous driving technologies for passenger cars, including Level 3 technology.
NTSB launches another review of Tesla Autopilot accident
On March 19, local time, the NTSB announced the investigation results of the crash on March 1, 2019. From the vehicle’s Autopilot Images extracted from the system revealed the entire process of the Tesla's collision with a semi-trailer crossing its path. Investigators said the truck driver's failure to yield may have contributed to the crash, along with the Tesla driver's overreliance on autonomous features that led to a lapse in concentration. It is worth mentioning that the autonomous driving function was activated 9.9 seconds before the accident. The findings are the latest in a series of investigations by the NTSB exploring the emergence of new vehicle technologies that allow cars to control braking and steering but require a human driver who remains responsible for vehicle operation. . In many ways, the March 2019 accident was a replica of the May 2016 accident, the first time in U.S. history that a driver was killed in a car equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. This time, the National Transportation Safety Board cited lessons not learned from the first accident as evidence that the second accident occurred.
The spread of the epidemic may cause U.S. car sales to shrink by 3 million units
According to foreign media reports, the deep impact of the new coronavirus epidemic may mean that U.S. car sales this year will be lower than previously expected The number "shrunk" by millions of vehicles. .D.Power pointed out that the U.S. auto industry will experience a decline in retail sales of 3 million units, and total U.S. auto sales this year may fall to a range of 14 million to 16 million units. J.D. Power had previously predicted that the U.S. auto market's annual output before the epidemic might be 16.8 million vehicles, but now it seems that this goal has been unable to be achieved.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France has been postponed to September due to the epidemic
According to foreign media reports, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest of France (Automobile Club de l’Ouest), the organizing body of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, has ACO) recently issued an official statement stating that the event will be postponed to September 19, 2020 due to the epidemic. The club made the decision after consultation with the French government, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the World Endurance Championship (WEC) organization. This world-renowned event was originally scheduled to take place from June 13th to 14th, but is now postponed to September 19th to 20th. Obviously, this will have a postponement effect on related events in the future. The FIA, WEC, European Le Mans Series, Michelin Le Mans Cup and Ligier European Series will all have their schedules changed due to this postponement and will release updated event schedules soon. Similarly, the specific schedule of the 2020 Le Mans event will be the same.
The French government may intend to nationalize Renault
The French government recently released a policy mainly for French automobile companies, saying that it is willing to provide 300 billion euros to companies affected by the epidemic. With loan guarantees, relevant companies can also defer the payment of various tax burdens. The French Finance Minister expressed the possibility of protecting local industries through nationalization, and his potential target may be Renault. Currently, the French government holds approximately 15% of Renault's shares, making it Renault's largest shareholder and holding two seats on Renault's board of directors.
There is a hidden danger in the fuel pump, and Porsche recalls some imported Macan models
Recently, Porsche (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. In accordance with the requirements of the Implementation Measures for the Administration Regulations, the recall plan was filed with the State Administration for Market Regulation. Starting from April 1, 2020, some 2015-2018 Macan series cars will be recalled, totaling 117,425 vehicles. Some vehicles within the scope of this recall may have fuel pump leaks during use, which may catch fire when exposed to an open flame, posing safety risks.
In response to the epidemic, Ford announced that it would activate two unused credit lines, totaling US$15.4 billion
On March 20, Ford announced a series of proactive measures to respond to the epidemic. COVID-19 pandemic. Ford will activate two unused credit lines, including $13.4 billion under the Ford Motor Company credit line and $2 billion under the Ford Motor Credit Company credit line. The company also decided to suspend dividends to ensure sufficient cash flow and withdraw its previously announced financial performance targets for 2020. New business targets will be announced on April 28.
Uber’s stock price soared nearly 40%? CEO said there is enough money to survive the epidemic crisis
News in the early morning of March 20, Beijing time, at the close of trading on Thursday, Uber’s stock price soared nearly 40%, the company The stock price was at $20.49, an increase of 38.26. In a previous conference call with analysts discussing the impact of the coronavirus, Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said: "We are well-positioned to weather this storm and have ample liquidity." Khosrowshahi West said Uber had $10 billion in unrestricted cash as of the end of February. In areas hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak, Uber's ride-hailing business fell by 60% to 70%. However, the food delivery business Uber?Eats has seen growth.
Jia Yueting’s bankruptcy and reorganization plan was approved by the court and entered the voting process
On the morning of March 19, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California approved the fourth revised version of Mr. Jia Yueting’s bankruptcy and reorganization disclosure statement. It also approved its motion to apply for a debtor-in-possession loan and denied Lazy Cai’s motion to dismiss bankruptcy reorganization based on substantive rights. This means that creditors can now vote on Mr. Jia Yueting’s third revised bankruptcy reorganization plan. If creditors vote in favor of this plan and the plan is approved by the court, Mr. Jia Yueting’s bankruptcy reorganization plan can take effect immediately.
Uber’s former self-driving car chief pleads guilty to stealing Google secrets and could be jailed for up to 30 months
Uber’s former self-driving chief Anthony Levandowski agreed on Thursday He pleaded guilty to taking sensitive documents from his former employer, Google, before joining Uber. He admitted to downloading Google's self-driving car technology files to his laptop in January 2016. Under the plea agreement, prosecutors can ask the court to sentence Levandowski to up to 24 months to 30 months in prison. Levandowski agreed to pay Google's costs totaling $756,000 in cooperating with the criminal investigation.
Mercedes-Benz and BMW are launching plug-in hybrids to help reduce carbon emissions by 20%
According to foreign media reports, Mercedes-Benz and BMW said they will launch more plug-in hybrids hybrid electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. Boan Consulting said that if Daimler and BMW do not reduce their current emission levels, they may face fines of 997 million euros and 754 million euros respectively. Currently, Mercedes-Benz has added plug-in hybrid versions to its C-Class, E-Class and other model product lines. BMW has expanded plug-in hybrid models to the 3 Series Touring, including two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
Dubai company cooperates with McDonald's to turn used cooking oil into biodiesel for use in cars
According to foreign media reports, the first biofuel refinery was opened in Dubai in the Middle East in 2011 Neutral Fuels has been using food waste to develop its business since its establishment.
Neutral Fuels works with McDonalds, which supplies its refineries with used cooking oil for French fries and chicken nuggets, rather than dumping it. This used oil is heated and mixed with methanol, which changes its molecular composition to form a new substance: biodiesel. After purification, "the final product can be used directly in vehicles, becoming a net-zero fuel with a zero carbon footprint." When using this fuel, there is no need to modify the vehicle, the vehicle's fuel efficiency will not change, and there will be no For the added expense, the engine may even perform better and last longer. The company is currently applying for a patent for its "cyclone reactor," which it says can convert oil into biodiesel almost 100% of the time, giving it a clear efficiency advantage over its competitors.
Up to 200,000! Beijing releases charging station operation reward details
Recently, the Beijing Urban Management Committee issued two notices to provide subsidies for internal public charging facilities that were put into operation before May 31, 2020 and have not received construction subsidies. , a single charging station can receive up to 200,000 yuan in annual rewards. Comparing the reward methods for 2018 and the latest announcement for 2020, it can be found that the annual assessment and reward standards have not changed. It is still divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D. The maximum reward is 106 yuan/kilowatt·year, and the upper limit is 200,000 yuan/station·year. However, in terms of daily assessment rewards, in 2018, it was stipulated that the A-level charging stations with the best assessment and evaluation would be given a reward of 0.2 yuan per kilowatt hour, with the upper limit of the reward being 1,500 kilowatt hours/kilowatt·year; in 2020, the daily reward standard was 0.1 yuan/kWh. kWh, the upper limit is 1500 kWh/kW·year. The 2020 regulations unify daily reward standards. In addition, in addition to assessment incentives, public charging facilities within units that were put into operation before May 31, 2020 and have not received construction subsidies can also enjoy subsidies. The subsidy standard is 0.4 yuan/W for charging of 7kW and below, and 0.5 yuan/W for charging above 7kW.
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