Vueron Newsletter
No. 186
2025.03.11
| Geely EX5 to get specific suspension, ADAS tuning for Australia |
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| Autonomous trucking | Kodiak, Atlas scale autonomous truck deployment on private road network | |
| Autonomous Driving | Hyundai Self-Driving Car Gets US Driving License | |
| LG Innotek expands into vehicle semiconductor market with automotive AP module |
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| GAC Trumpchi releases images of Trumpchi M8 Qiankun series powered by Huawei’s tech |
1. Geely EX5 to get specific suspension, ADAS tuning for Australia
- Geely completed 12 months of testing and evaluation to optimize the suspension and ADAS system of the EX5 (Proton eMas 7) for Australia.
- Suspension tuning enhances performance on rough roads, long highways, speed bumps, and roundabouts, ensuring comfort and stability.
- ADAS features customized for Australia include lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, driver monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking.
- Geely EX5 is set to launch in Australia later this year, offering a localized driving experience.
- This adaptation demonstrates Geely’s commitment to refining EVs for global markets and ensuring an improved experience for Australian consumers.
Geely EX5 undergoes Australia-specific suspension and ADAS tuning after 12 months of testing, ensuring a refined driving experience.
2. Kodiak, Atlas scale autonomous truck deployment on private road network
- Atlas Energy Solutions is now using autonomous trucks after developing self-driving routes with Kodiak Robotics, hauling over 100 loads of proppant on a private leased road network in the Permian Basin.
- The first driverless delivery without a safety driver took place in May 2024, expanding operations across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
- Kodiak has shifted from development to large-scale deployment, launching an 18,000-square-foot facility in Odessa, Texas, to support Atlas’ autonomous trucking operations.
- Kodiak is generating revenue through subscription-based hardware and software sales, marking a shift towards full commercialization of its technology.
- The company is finalizing its safety case for fully driverless operations on public roads, moving beyond initial safety-driver-assisted deployments.
3. Hyundai Self-Driving Car Gets US Driving License
- Hyundai’s fully electric Ioniq 5 passed the U.S. self-driving car licensing test, proving its ability to operate independently on public roads.
- The test, conducted in Las Vegas, included speed control, lane changes, maneuvering, complete stops, left turns, lane-keeping, and reaction time, assessed by a strict examiner.
- The Ioniq 5 demonstrated exceptional handling in real-world traffic conditions, successfully navigating through complex urban environments.
- This achievement highlights the potential impact on accessibility, providing safe and reliable transportation for people with disabilities.
- Hyundai aims to integrate this autonomous technology into future mobility solutions, supporting the development of smart cities and advanced transportation systems.
- This milestone brings autonomous driving closer to mainstream adoption, making self-driving vehicles more viable for everyday mobility and urban transportation.
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 passes the U.S. self-driving car licensing test, advancing autonomous vehicle adoption and accessibility.
4. LG Innotek expands into vehicle semiconductor market with automotive AP module
- LG Innotek is entering the vehicle semiconductor market with the launch of an automotive application processor (AP) module to control ADAS and digital cockpits.
- The global demand for AP modules is rising, with projections indicating an increase from 33 million units in 2024 to 113 million by 2030, growing at 22% annually.
- Existing PCB-based chips struggle with processing high-resolution digital cockpit displays and ADAS data, highlighting the need for more advanced semiconductor solutions.
- Mass production of LG Innotek’s first AP module is set for the second half of 2024, with marketing efforts targeting global semiconductor firms, including those in North America.
- The module is compact (6.5cm x 6.5cm) and highly integrated, improving signal processing, heat dissipation (up to 95°C), and development efficiency through virtual simulations.
LG Innotek enters the vehicle semiconductor market with a compact automotive AP module, enhancing ADAS and digital cockpit performance.
5. GAC Trumpchi releases images of Trumpchi M8 Qiankun series powered by Huawei’s tech
- GAC Trumpchi has revealed official images of the M8 Qiankun Series, a co-developed MPV with Huawei, featuring advanced intelligent driving and valet parking capabilities.
- The model is based on the Trumpchi M8 Master series, retaining its 7-shaped headlights while introducing a trapezoidal grille with a 3D chrome-dot pattern for a more refined aesthetic.
- A roof-mounted LiDAR sensor enhances intelligent driving performance, while the front fender showcases a “PHEV” badge, confirming its plug-in hybrid powertrain.
- Huawei’s HarmonyOS smart cockpit and Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system are integrated to deliver an enhanced digital and driving experience.
- Although power specifications have not been officially disclosed, industry experts expect a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, similar to the Trumpchi E9, offering 274 kW power, 630 N·m torque, and a 136 km battery range.
GAC Trumpchi unveils the M8 Qiankun Series, co-developed with Huawei, featuring advanced intelligent driving and a plug-in hybrid system.
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