Autonomous

On May 2, Renault unveiled its new compact C-Segment SUV, named Symbioz which is positioned between the Captur and Austral models. With dimensions of 4.41m x 1.79m x 1.57m (LxWxH) including 2.64m of wheelbase, it offers a spacious boot capacity ranging from 624 to 1,582 litres and weighing under 1,500 kg.

Built on the extended CMF-B platform in Valladolid factory, Spain. Symbioz features the E-Tech hybrid 145 powertrain known for its fuel efficiency and low emissions. The hybrid architecture combines two electric motors (36 kW and 18 kW) with a 1.6 L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.2 kWh battery. With 4 gears for the gasoline engine and 2 for the electric motor, it optimizes fuel efficiency with up to 14 different operation modes.

Interior, it has an OpenR Link multimedia system with Google integration and the Solarbay tinted glass sunroof. It has a central 10.4-inch vertical touchscreen for connectivity and services, complemented by a 10.3-inch screen displaying driving information. The Solarbay system features 'AmpliSky' technology, eliminating the need for a blind by darkening the sunroof in segments using PDLC technology.

In terms of safety, it has 29 advanced driver aids, like Active Driver Assist (level 2 autonomous driving) and intelligent speed adaptation. The system combines adaptive cruise control, lane centering assist, and traffic sign recognition for enhanced safety.

Based on Renault press release

On April 30, Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Ambarella, Inc. announced a strategic partnership at the Beijing Auto Show in areas such as automotive software, autonomous driving technology, electrification, and AI system-on-chip (SoC) products. 

Neusoft Reach is utilizing Ambarella’s CVflow portfolio of AI SoCs with the independently developed Neusoft Reach neural network algorithms. These collaborations not only facilitate the implementation of intelligent driving functions at level L2 and above but also include solid provisions for the iterative upgrade of safety in intelligent vehicles.

Neusoft Reach is closely collaborating with Ambarella on a new generation of high-performance AI domain control solutions, actively advancing the joint development and cooperation with Ambarella’s latest family of AI SoCs in the field of intelligent driving. 

This cooperation will further optimize the performance and efficiency of current intelligent driving systems, and Neusoft Reach and Ambarella’s shared “algorithm-first” philosophy is being fully practiced and validated in this process.

Based on Ambarella, Inc. press release 

On May 1, Wind River announced that it has collaborated with Elektrobit to demonstrate foundational software for autonomous, electric, software-defined vehicles.  

In this collaboration, Wind River provides VxWorks as the real-time operating system, while Elektrobit offers its 2nd generation EB corbos AdaptiveCore software and EB corbos Studio tools, and has created the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform based software framework for autonomous driving domain controllers. 

Elektrobit's best-in-class implementation of the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform, combined with the ISO 26262 ASIL-D certified VxWorks operating environment, lays a complete pre-integrated foundation for developing enhanced automotive safety levels for ADAS Electronic Control Units (ECUs). 

The innovative solution is on demonstration at the Beijing Auto Show at the Elektrobit booth.

Combining their efforts, Wind River and Elektrobit can help OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers develop advanced features and functions more quickly and easily.

(WindRiver press release on May 1, 2024)