Researchers at Coventry University in the UK have contributed their expertise as technical authors for a new guide to operating autonomous vehicles. The guide, titled ’BSI Flex 1887 – Human Factors for Remote Operation of Vehicles – Guide v1.0’ has been developed with the aim of establishing good practices for the remote monitoring, assistance and operation of self-driving vehicles
Exida, the independent specialist for functional safety, has again certified Vector’s MICROSAR Classic Safe basic software up to the highest level – ASIL D. ECU developers at automotive manufacturers and their suppliers can now use the basic software for autonomous driving functions
In response to Euro NCAP’s test scenarios requiring child pedestrian targets, AB Dynamics has launched a child version of its pedestrian ADAS target, the Soft Pedestrian 360. The target features a child-specific gait, a modular architecture, and a soft, lightweight structure
McLaren Automotive has announced a multi-year collaboration with industrial digital manufacturing company, Divergent Technologies, to further develop its use of additive manufacturing to reduce weight in vehicle architectures and improve vehicle dynamics
NISMO, the motorsport division of Nissan, has chosen rFpro as its Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulation software provider. NISMO will use the software to develop the team’s race cars across its racing programmes, including Super GT
The Virtual Proving Ground for VI-WorldSim is designed to offer a unique virtual environment for vehicle testing, development and validation in the automotive industry
LABA7’s new power supply system enables electromagnetic shock dynos to operating from standard power outlets, making advanced testing accessible to all
Eccentrica has announced the appointment of Maurizio Reggiani, a well-known figure in automotive engineering, with over four decades of experience at Maserati, Bugatti, and latterly as CTO and vice president of motorsport at Lamborghini, as an advisor
The UK has a ‘golden opportunity’ to lead the electrification of supercar production if it can attract investment into the domestic supply-chain, according to Michael Leiters, CEO of McLaren Automotive. “We must harness the skills, knowledge and ingenuity of the UK motorsport and performance car industry to create a global, high-performance centre of excellence”
EDAG Group’s Simulation Center in Wolfsburg, Germany, gives automotive customers the power to ‘Test Before You Build’ through a suite of VI-grade driving simulator technologies
