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Describing the units atop Google's cars as «bulky,» the Lux report concludes that «no automaker would ever go to market with [such technology] in a mass - produced product.»

Ford (f) also announced its intention to make self - driving cars for commercial ride - sharing or on - demand taxi services by 2021, a target the automaker says it will reach by expanding its Silicon Valley research lab, as well as investing in or buying autonomous vehicle technology startups.

The Apollo program was launched as an open - source platform for other automakers to develop their self - driving systems and help accelerate the development self - driving technologies.

Meanwhile, as all the major ride companies and automakers race to develop self - driving car technologies, Google's driverless vehicles are already traversing the streets of Mountain View, California.

The testing has been going on for months as automakers and technology companies like the ride - hailing service compete to be the first with cars that operate on their own.

«This will be a big hit to Tesla's reputation because the automaker has been seen as a leader in both passenger safety and advanced technology,» Brauer added.

Tesla and scores of others from traditional automakers to technology firms are all competing for a slice of China's fast - growing new - energy vehicle market as the country looks to impose tough new tariffs to encourage production of «green» cars.

It's a reflection of their strong brands and a bold commitment to quick redesigns, new technology and comprehensive marketing, even as other automakers started pumping the brakes.

Over the past year, the automaker has collaborated with a number of tech companies to add various technologies to its vehicles, such as wirelessly connected vehicles, real - time notification systems, and luxury services.

Mobileye, which makes an array of cameras and laser - based sensors, already sells its technology to 27 automakers, as well as to other automotive suppliers.

General Motors plans to become the first company to test self - driving cars in New York City, in some of the world's worst traffic, as traditional automakers battle technology titans to take the lead in the development of autonomous vehicles.

The Bush administration and automakers are touting fuel - cell vehicles as a nonpolluting technology, but engineers at the Laboratory for Energy and the Environment at MIT say the nonpolluting claim is not necessarily true.

As plug - in electric vehicle sales continue to putt along, automakers are increasingly pinning their hopes on hydrogen fuel cells as the clean vehicle technology of the futurAs plug - in electric vehicle sales continue to putt along, automakers are increasingly pinning their hopes on hydrogen fuel cells as the clean vehicle technology of the futuras the clean vehicle technology of the future.

Cars that require little to no human input appear ever closer to reality as automakers like Audi AG, BMW AG, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. continue developing their own versions of the technology and Google Inc. sends driverless cars around the streets of California.

According to Kornbluh, the team came close to getting an automaker to adopt the technology as a sensor for measuring the tension of a seat belt.

They are also likely to push automakers, both foreign and Chinese, to embrace more cutting - edge technology such as gasoline - electric hybrids and all - electric cars.

«As standards get tougher to meet, the only way we'll be able to meet them is with more expensive technology — automakers will have to march up the cost curve to meet requirements,» says Kliesch.

New research at Clemson University could improve a technology that many experts see as crucial in helping automakers meet increasingly rigorous fuel economy and exhaust - emission requirements around the world.

Even before the Google self - driving car project became a division of Alphabet and brought in auto veteran John Krafcik, executives were open about the fact they wanted automakers as partners to supply vehicles while Google would provide the latest in self - driving vehicle technology.

Honda faces stiff competition in the years ahead, as several major automakers introduce their hybrid technologies.

As German automakers add more technology to their cars, they are increasing capability at the expense of tactility, as the Japanese did with cars like the Nissan 300ZX and the Toyota Supra in the early 1990As German automakers add more technology to their cars, they are increasing capability at the expense of tactility, as the Japanese did with cars like the Nissan 300ZX and the Toyota Supra in the early 1990as the Japanese did with cars like the Nissan 300ZX and the Toyota Supra in the early 1990s.

The Jaguar Formula E car, seen here, will serve as a test bed to allow the automaker to continue to develop its battery and electric - drivetrain technologies under punishing race situations.

From the unprecedented levels of publicity, we knew the Volt as a green - as - grass image builder, but we also couldn't ignore that it's a car built by a historically inconsistent automaker around unproven technology.

Hyundai is aiming to position itself as one of the first automakers to integrate the next generation of infotainment technology, and that will start with the addition of Apple CarPlay in Hyundai products, in concert with its Blue Link system.

FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has been on the stump in recent weeks, calling for industry consolidation as a way to combat the high costs of product development and production in a world where regulatory and market demands are requiring automakers to offer a smorgasbord of powertrain technology and vehicle configurations.

As automakers invest heavily in mobility services, not wanting to be left behind, they need to be aware their new technology could be usurped by even newer technology.

Expect the automaker to make an announcement on that front at the show, but in the meantime, Infiniti says its autonomous technologies are intended to act as a «co-pilot» rather than a replacement for the driver.

It was one of two black U.S. - spec Volkswagen Passats on hand, its badges covered because the automotive tire and technology company supplies to all major automakers and simply picked the brand as a handy autonomous guinea pig.

But as the technology continues to garner traction in the automotive industry, speculation suggests the Japanese automaker will make a late return to the segment in the near future.

Consumers have been slow to gravitate toward electric vehicles (EVs) as a result of their high cost and fears about driving range, but automakers continue to develop technology because it is seen as a primary driver in meeting rising fuel - efficiency requirements globally.

Volvo will launch 100 self - driving cars on a trial basis in China, as the Swedish automaker continues to develop autonomous - car technology.

Like pretty much every automaker that's attending the Consumer Electronics Show this year, Kia has announced plans to reveal an all - electric concept vehicle, as well as demonstrate its commitment to autonomous technology.

He and Jim Hackett, head of Ford Smart Mobility LLC, believe the automaker is much better positioned than others to both deliver the technology and meet the needs of the customer — a strategy they believe tech disruptors like Google and Apple may not be as well - equipped to deliver on.

Many automakers have embraced electric cars and plug - in hybrid cars, most of which rely on technology similar to the BYD's, as a possible long - term alternative to gasoline - fueled automobiles.

The suite of technology available in the 2019 Kia K900 will provide as immersive an experience as any sedan the automaker has ever produced.

The meetings with Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Hyundai are helpful as the editors gather information about new technologies and discuss driving impressions with automaker engineers.

Volkswagen has been integrating technology into its cars about as well as any automaker, it just wasn't getting the word out about it.

Both will be available with stop - start technology, as will EcoDynamics models of other Kia vehicles that the South Korean automaker will display.

But as this eco-conscious alternative has grown in popularity, automakers have found new ways to imbue even family vehicles with green technology.

The all - new 2019 Nissan Altima will be the third vehicle in Nissan's U.S. lineup with available ProPILOT Assist as the automaker delivers on its mission to make advanced technology more accessible.

Just as every automaker seems to be up to their knees developing the latest in automotive technology, Audi has momentarily traded in its lab coat for a well - pressed suit to announce its latest technological masterpiece.

They also could help automakers as they decide which of these many technologies to pursue further.

I would hate to work as a marketing writer for a US automaker, trying to sell «new» technology in a market where the technology has been for sale several years.

As technology allows more power to be packed in the same space, automakers are likely to let buyers decide if they want emphasize lower cost or greater range.

The Japanese automaker simply hasn't produced that many vehicles with forced - induction powerplants (City Turbo IIs notwithstanding) even as other manufacturers have embraced the technology wholesale.

As with its leadership in Wankel technology, Mazda remains (so far) the only automaker to have used a Miller - cycle engine in the automotive realm.

It should come as no surprise, then, that European automakers have taken the lead in developing gasoline direct injection technology.

While Mazda adopted SkyActiv as its emissions - and - efficiency «silver bullet» (essentially, a holistic program to take conventional engineering and then optimize the heck out of it) the automaker does have one exclusive technology that arguably operates on the margins of mild hybridism.

As such, automakers are putting more development and technology into crossover models.

Automakers aren't bashful about stealing from each other.When one automaker comes up with a great idea - for example, cup holders, dual - zone air - conditioning systems and power sliding minivan doors - other manufacturers won't hesitate to incorporate those features into their vehicles.And sometimes, companies such as Volvo and DaimlerChrysler will allow other manufacturers to use their patented safety technology.