Vueron Newsletter
No. 196
2025.04.15
| Aurora plans for self-driving trucks in harsh weather ahead of commercial launch | ||
| Autonomous Driving | IAC Maserati MC20 Sets New Autonomous Driving World Speed Record | |
| Autonomous Driving | VW’s MQB Lineup Getting New Level 2+ Autonomous Driving Tech | |
| Aeva Selected by Sensys Gatso in Australia for Secondary Speed Verification Solution | ||
| Seyond, Inceptio Technology deepen partnership for next-gen autonomous trucking |
1. Aurora plans for self-driving trucks in harsh weather ahead of commercial launch
- Aurora plans to launch fully driverless trucks in Texas by April 2025, with expansion to New Mexico and Arizona later in the year.
- The vehicles will operate at speeds between 25–75 mph and handle urban, suburban, and highway construction zones.
- Aurora aims to expand its Operational Design Domain (ODD) to include harsh weather conditions for broader deployment.
- Testing includes virtual simulations, closed-track assessments, and performance monitoring on public roads.
- The trucks are being developed without human drivers, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Aurora has signed long-term partnerships with Nvidia and Continental to support its autonomous trucking rollout.
Aurora plans to launch driverless trucks in 2025 and expand their capabilities to operate in harsh weather conditions.
2. IAC Maserati MC20 Sets New Autonomous Driving World Speed Record
- On March 3, 2025, the Maserati MC20 set a new autonomous driving world speed record of 197.7 mph (318 km/h) at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility.
- The vehicle participated in the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, showcasing advanced autonomous performance in high-speed conditions.
- The MC20 is powered by a 630-horsepower V6 Nettuno engine with Formula 1-inspired Twin Combustion technology.
- The autonomous driving system was developed by PoliMOVE-MSU, part of the Politecnico di Milano’s AI Driving division.
- The performance surpassed the previous IAC autonomous speed record of 192.8 mph, set in April 2022.
- Maserati highlighted the event as a validation of its autonomous technologies and a demonstration of innovation in high-performance motorsport.
3. VW’s MQB Lineup Getting New Level 2+ Autonomous Driving Tech
- Volkswagen is enhancing its MQB platform vehicles with a new Level 2+ semi-autonomous driving system developed in collaboration with Mobileye and Valeo.
- The system is scheduled to roll out in the next few years, aiming to improve safety, driving comfort, and platform-wide cost efficiency.
- Key features include hands-free highway driving, traffic jam assist, parking assist, and a 360° emergency response system.
- Additional capabilities will support hazard detection, automatic lane changes, and augmented reality (AR) display integration.
- The system offers “eyes-on, hands-off” functionality on designated roads at speeds up to 81 mph (130 km/h).
- A 360° sensor ring and Mobileye’s Surround ADAS platform work together with the EyeQ 6 High processor to deliver real-time environmental awareness.
- Multiple ECUs are replaced by a centralized control unit, improving system efficiency and performance.
Volkswagen will introduce a new Level 2+ semi-autonomous driving system to its MQB platform vehicles through a partnership with Mobileye and Valeo.
4. Aeva Selected by Sensys Gatso in Australia for Secondary Speed Verification Solution
- Aeva has been selected by Sensys Gatso Australia as the exclusive LiDAR provider for its new mobile speed enforcement systems.
- The solution will be deployed on public roads across Australia, focusing on improving road safety at high-risk locations.
- Aeva’s Atlas™ 4D LiDAR is used for secondary speed verification, complementing the system’s core radar-based detection.
- The multi-modal approach enables more accurate and independent speed measurement, enhancing enforcement reliability.
- The portable design allows deployment in varied and flexible environments, supporting broader coverage and usability.
- Sensys Gatso emphasized the integration as part of its mission to improve traffic behavior and overall road safety.
- Aeva views the partnership as a sign of growing industrial demand for advanced LiDAR and real-world adoption of its sensing technologies.
Aeva was selected by Sensys Gatso Australia to supply 4D LiDAR for secondary speed verification in mobile speed enforcement systems.
5. Seyond, Inceptio Technology deepen partnership for next-gen autonomous trucking
- Seyond and Inceptio Technology have expanded their partnership to jointly develop and mass-produce next-generation autonomous trucking systems.
- The collaboration combines Seyond’s Falcon LiDAR with Inceptio’s full-stack autonomous driving solutions to support smart long-haul logistics.
- The intelligent trucking system has been validated with over 1 billion kilometers of real-world logistics operation.
- Seyond has customized its Falcon LiDAR to improve perception redundancy and adaptability in complex driving scenarios.
- The upgraded LiDAR offers 500-meter detection range, centimeter-level accuracy, and all-weather performance.
- These capabilities help autonomous trucks navigate highway lane changes, nighttime driving, and adverse weather more safely.
- The partnership aims to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of autonomous trucks and set new industry standards in safety and efficiency.
Seyond and Inceptio have expanded their partnership to co-develop and mass-produce autonomous trucking systems using Falcon LiDAR for long-haul logistics.
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