AEye Achieves 1000m LiDAR Range Under Rain, Behind the Windshield
AEye announced its LiDAR sensor – already known for extreme long-range capabilities – has achieved 1000 meter range in rain, behind windshield glass. The test was performed at the American Center for Mobility (ACM) test track in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with results verified by active safety and automated vehicle technologies researcher, VSI Labs.
AEye’s sensor has already been independently verified to have twice the range as the nearest LiDAR competitor. The new test shows that – not only does AEye’s adaptive LiDAR achieve groundbreaking range capabilities, it does so in adverse weather conditions, and behind a first surface: in this case, a windshield.
The test was conducted using VSI’s research vehicle, which integrated AEye’s sensor into its AV stack to study the impact of adaptive LiDAR on the performance and safety of automated functionality. The team used a rain machine to simulate wet weather, and mounted the sensor behind a piece of windshield glass to gauge long-range sensor performance in heavy rain.
Read the article at Safe Car News.
Building Back Stronger
Matt Dyer took the helm at LeasePlan USA in early 2019 and has adroitly led his company through the COVID-19 crisis. He says, “We are implementing strong plans and are excited with the position that we find ourselves in. One of the upsides for us as a business, as LeasePlan last year, is that we didn’t need to make any furloughs. We didn’t have any redundancies. We were still able to retain employee compensation plans, and we made employee communication and recognition a priority. I think that helped ensure a good tailwind as we moved forward in 2021.”
Ed Pierce interviewed Matt to learn how the global fleet management company is positioned to “build back stronger” and guide its clients to meet today's and tomorrow's fleet challenges.
We all know that distracted driving is bad, can even be lethal, but why are we (and our drivers) still doing it and how can we stop? Paul Atchley, Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida and eDriving’s Brain Science advisor has some insight into that conundrum.
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Meet Us in Pittsburgh for NAFA I&E!
PITTSBURGH, PA -- AUGUST 30-SEPTEMER 1
NAFA is hosting a hybrid experience for I&E 2021, offering both an in-person meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, taking place August 30–September 1, as well as a virtual program that takes place September 13-15.
Check out the Program and Schedule! Session descriptions are now available.
Ford F-150 Hybrid Can Recharge All-Electric Vehicles in an Emergency
As we learned during the Texas storms in February, a 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid can even power a house during an electrical outage and provide heat, refrigeration and fresh coffee. Consumers are wondering about when electricity is lost and the all-electric car in the garage runs on a battery that requires a charge.
A Ford F-150 Hybrid can charge electric cars that have run out of juice. As long as you charge at 30 amps or less and have the correct charging adapter for the electric car, the 7.2 Kw Pro Power Onboard can recharge an electric car like it can power various tools and appliances.
If you have a home charging station, that would charge faster. "Instead of using a tow truck to haul an electric car to a charger, why not just bring the charger directly to the car?" Mike Levine, Ford North America product communications manager said.
Read the article at Detroit Free Press.
Holman Enterprises Named to Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2021 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT
Holman Enterprises announced today the company has been named to the 2021 Best Places to Work in IT list by IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld.
“We are incredibly proud to once again be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in IT. Fostering a workplace culture that provides a rewarding career for all and a better life for our employees and their families is our organization’s top priority,” said Holman Enterprises’ Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Steve Haindl.
“This honor is a testament to every single member of our IT organization who persevered through tremendous adversity and uncertainty during the pandemic to support each other, our customers, and our communities. Their unwavering hard work, professionalism, and camaraderie truly embodies the Holman Way and is nothing short of remarkable.”
