Javed Mannan

A Waymo vehicle was involved in a serious crash in Los Angeles. Significant damage and an injured autonomous specialist (possibly acting as a safety driver). Reported details are incomplete, but include: - Struck from behind by a vehicle going 86 mph in a 65 mph zone - Waymo was in autonomous mode at the time of the crash - The specialist on-board was experiencing back pain, which can be a real life-altering issue depending on resolution. Hopefully they recover quickly. - The crash damage suggests a corner impact to the rear, so some lane changing (potentially on the part of the Waymo, but maybe not) could be involved. It is essential that Waymo be transparent in explaining not only how the crash happened, but also what they plan to do to avoid the next one in a specific way. 20 mph speeding is not unexpected on that type of road. This is going to be an easy one for Waymo to apply the "other driver blame" card on and try to sweep this under the rug as they so routinely do. But we also know that speed difference on highways is a safety issue, even if the slower car is going at the speed limit. For this to happen so early in their highway driving time in LA is a clear sign that they will have to come to grips with the speed limit vs. speed difference issue. I'm not saying this is easy, because it won't be. But a crash is a crash is a crash regardless of blame, and if they get too many crashes (even if 100% blame-free) they will still have too many crashes to be viewed favorably by the public in terms of safety.

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Volkswagen Group and Rivian Announce Plans for Joint Venture to Create Industry-Leading Vehicle Software Technology. Volkswagen Group and Rivian intend to enter a joint venture to create next generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures to be used in both companies’ future electric vehicles. Volkswagen Group to invest an initial $1 billion in Rivian, with up to $4 billion in planned additional investment for a total expected deal size of $5 billion Joint venture is expected to build on Rivian’s industry-leading software and electrical architecture to create best-in-class software-defined vehicle technology platform. The partnership is anticipated to accelerate the development of software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group. It is expected to allow both companies to combine their complementary strengths and lower cost per vehicle by increasing scale and speeding up innovation globally. Rivian’s proven in-market zonal hardware design and integrated technology platform are expected to serve as the foundation for future SDV development in the JV that will be applied to both companies’ vehicles. Rivian plans to contribute its electrical architecture expertise and is expected to license existing intellectual property rights to the joint venture. Both companies aim to launch vehicles benefitting from the technology created within the joint venture in the second half of the decade. In the short term, the joint venture is expected to enable Volkswagen Group to utilize Rivian’s existing electrical architecture and software platform. The partnership’s ambition is to accelerate Volkswagen Group’s SDV plans and transition to a pure zonal architecture. Each company will continue to separately operate their respective vehicle businesses. Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group said: “Our customers benefit from the targeted partnership with Rivian to create a leading technology architecture. Through our cooperation, we will bring the best solutions to our vehicles faster and at lower cost. We are also acting in the best interest of our strong brands, which will inspire with their iconic products. The partnership fits seamlessly with our existing software strategy, our products, and partnerships. We are strengthening our technology profile and our competitiveness." RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO of Rivian said: “We’re very excited to be partnering with Volkswagen Group. Since the earliest days of Rivian, we have been focused on developing highly differentiated technology, and it’s exciting that one of the world’s largest and most respected automotive companies has recognized this. Not only is this partnership expected to bring our software and associated zonal architecture to an even broader market through Volkswagen Group’s global reach, but this partnership also is expected to help secure our capital needs for substantial growth..” #partnership #softwareinvestment #jointventure #softwarestrategy #technology #industryleadingvehiclesoftware

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Virtual Vehicle Research introduced a novel testing approach for ADAS and AD systems, blending real vehicle dynamics with virtual environments through a hybrid vehicle-in-the-loop method. #Automotive #AutonomousDriving https://spr.ly/6046gsZO2

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The article discusses the historical significance of algorithms and their origins, attributing their concept to the ancient Persian polymath Muhammad ibn Ms al-Khwrizm. Al-Khwrizm, a scientific figure, made significant contributions to mathematics, geography, astronomy, and trigonometry. Notably, he corrected Ptolemy's classic cartography book, Geographia, to provide a more accurate world map. Additionally, Islamic mathematicians at the House of Wisdom undertook the development of algebra, a field in which Al-Khwrizm played a pivotal role. The article emphasizes that modern digital technology, including social media, online banking, and music streaming apps, relies on the pioneering work of Al-Khwrizm, who conceptualized algorithms over 1,000 years ago. The Latinized versions of his name and his most famous book title live on in the terms "algorithm" and "algebra". The article also highlights a new art exhibition in Uzbekistan, "Dixit Algorizmi," which explores the eastern foundations of modern-day algorithms and computation, showcasing the work of Al-Khwrizm and its influence on the digital world. The exhibition aims to underscore the connections between modern technology and the contributions of the Persian polymath, who introduced the concept of zero as a number, opening new possibilities in mathematics. #خوارزمی #Iran #Persian https://lnkd.in/g6kAU8Dc

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Rivian Automotive (RIVN) and Volkswagen Group (VKW.L, VLKAF.PK, VOW.BE) plan to form an equally controlled and owned joint venture to create next-generation software-defined vehicle or SDV platforms for use in both companies' future electric vehicles. Volkswagen plans to invest $5 billion into Rivian, the companies said in a statement. There have been many challenges with EV startup including product quality issues, cash flow, ramping up production, etc. Partnerships are key as part of developing the next generation hybrid, alternative fuels like H2, EV batteries, etc. https://lnkd.in/gfQ4jbhr   Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Automotive (ICE EV and Hybrid) – April 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gcve9aYp

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