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1. Lotte Innovate announced on the 21st that it has obtained a temporary driving

• Lotte Innovate received the first temporary driving permit in Korea for a B-type autonomous vehicle capable of driving at 40 km/h.
• Previous permits allowed a maximum speed of 25 km/h, making this a 60% increase in speed.
• The certification was achieved by passing the Korea Transportation Safety Authority’s safety tests, including vehicle frames, batteries, and AI recognition software.
• The autonomous shuttle passed driving tests for lane keeping, lane changing, traffic light recognition, and object detection using LiDAR sensors.
• Lotte Innovate has accumulated 50,000 km of autonomous driving experience in various cities like Sejong, Gangneung, and Suncheon.
• The company integrates C-ITS technology to control vehicles and collaborates with the Korea Automobile Research Institute for R&D.
• Lotte Innovate plans to deploy the shuttles in Gangneung, Suncheon, and Gyeongju, enhancing the autonomous driving culture through continuous research and technological development.

2. Liebherr reveals zero emissions, autonomous T 264 haul truck

• Liebherr and Fortescue unveiled the first autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck at MINExpo in Las Vegas.
• The truck is powered by a 3.2 MWh battery developed by Fortescue Zero.
• A static charging solution with both manual and robotic options was introduced, capable of charging the truck in 12 to 58 minutes with up to 6 MW power.
• The truck features the jointly developed Autonomy Haulage Solution (AHS) with an energy management system to optimize charging and reduce queuing.
• Onsite validation of the T 264 truck will begin by the end of 2025.
• The T 264 displayed at the expo featured energy-efficient Michelin 50/80R57 XDR 4 Speed Energy tires, specifically designed for the mining industry.

Liebherr and Fortescue introduced the first autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck, featuring a 3.2 MWh battery and an advanced charging system, set for onsite validation in 2025.

3. Feds investigating safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ feature

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature after accidents involving four vehicles, including one fatal pedestrian crash.
• The accidents occurred in low-visibility conditions such as sun glare, fog, or dust, prompting the probe.
• Tesla’s FSD, sold for $8,000, requires drivers to remain ready to take control despite Elon Musk’s claim that it’s safer than human driving.
• Musk recently announced plans for self-driving “robotaxis,” but investors were unimpressed, leading to a 9% drop in Tesla’s stock.
• The NHTSA has previously investigated Tesla’s FSD, recalling over 360,000 vehicles in 2023 due to safety risks, and recalling another 2 million Teslas in December to limit the Autopilot feature.

4. Plus’s Level 4 AI-based Autonomous Driving Software, SuperDriveTM, Named Innovation Winner for Reuters’ 2024 Automotive D.R.I.V.E Honours

5. Hesai Technology Announced as Exclusive Lidar Provider for Leapmotor’s Next-Generation Vehicle Platform

• Hesai Technology has been announced as the exclusive lidar provider for Leapmotor’s next-generation vehicle platform, with the first model entering mass production in 2025.
• Hesai will supply lidar products for multiple Leapmotor models, strengthening their long-term collaboration in intelligent driving.
• Leapmotor’s C-series models are equipped with Hesai’s AT128 lidar, supporting advanced intelligent driving features like Navigation Assist Pilot (NAP) and Navigation Assisted Cruise (NAC).
• Leapmotor has expanded into Europe with over 200 dealers across 13 countries, aiming to reach 500 sales points by the end of 2025.
• The partnership will continue to focus on enhancing ADAS capabilities and expanding global leadership in intelligent driving technology.