den-based startup, announced the completion of its European Innovation Council (EIC) funded EYESCANNER project, which developed advanced AI-powered eye-tracking solutions to enhance safety worldwide. The project work focused on two key areas in mobility, which included developing a system to detect alcohol impairment in drivers to help prevent Driving Under the Influence (DUI) related accidents and creating a mobile tool that identifies alcohol o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

vibration, and harshness) performance and comfort. It mainly emits water vapor without the odor of exhaust gases from conventional ICE hybrid vehicles, truly achieving zero carbon emissions. Going forward, GAC Group will continue to focus on low- or zero-carbon fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol by increasing investment in technology innovation and product development to accelerate the commercialization of related technologies. From a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

eign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada that once the U.S. has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on March 13 to impose a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol imports from Europe, opening a new front in an impending global trade war that has upset financial markets. Rubio said the U.S. would retaliat...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Ontario to restrict electricity, critical mineral exports to U.S. if Trump tariffs applied On December 11, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York and Minnesota if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products, as well as restricting Ontario's liquor control board from buying American-made alcohol. Ontario is also considering restricting exports...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/14

yuriCargo functions to existing apps, and a new application programming interface (API) that links data between apps.  The “yuriCargo SDK” service has already been chosen by E.design Insurance Co., Ltd. for automotive insurance, and the “yuriCargo API” service by Anest System, K.K. for an alcohol check management support system. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 24, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

ly stringent regulations against drunk driving globally, especially in Europe and the U.S., DrunkSense is a safety technology for next-generation smart vehicles, using a multi-sensor approach. Without a breathalyzer. The combination of facial expression tracking, vehicle control monitoring, and air alcohol sensors enables the system to detect drunk driving with an 85% sensitivity rate, an 8% improvement over the current industry standard.  Drunk...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

s for Passenger Cars” (the FCE) and the “Energy Consumption Limits for EVs - Part 1: Passenger Cars” (the ECL), for public comments until October 20. Applicable to Category M1 vehicles such as gasoline vehicles, diesel vehicles, battery electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, gas vehicles, and alcohol ether vehicles, the FCE stipulates the evaluation methods, evaluation targets, conformity of production, and date of implementation concerning...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/26

nch HD display with clear, intuitive 3D views. The new MMC advanced infotainment system includes a 7-inch color display operated via control panel, voice control, multifunction steering wheel, or MAN SmartSelect. The company has introduced new and expanded ADAS features such as MAN SafeStop Assist, alcohol interlock, MAN AttentionGuard, radar-based turning aid, traffic sign recognition, automatic driving light control, extended Emergency Brake As...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

materials directive. At the International Automotive Recycling Congress 2024 (IARC), SUSTAINera introduced its first range of recycled products, completing the 4R offer i.e., Remanufactured, Repaired, Reused, and Recycled parts. The products are: Windscreen Washer Fluid: Made from 100% regenerated alcohol from recycled industrial solvents, reducing waste and environmental impact. It is free of colorants, meets stringent standards, and is effecti...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/20

in Shenyang to form a regional demonstration effect. Concurrently, the two parties will work together on the layout of the entire industrial chain, such as the establishment of a methanol ecosystem; the creation of a national energy strategy route for wind power, photovoltaics, and hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol integration; and the improvement of methanol preparation, refueling, and application. With construction plans for vehicle custom manufacturing...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/13

logy and safety measures, including the advanced electronic braking system (AEBS), forward vehicle collision warning systems (FVCWS), lane departure warning system, pedestrian and cyclist collision warning (MOIS), blind spot detection, protection against cyber-attacks, intelligent speed assistance, alcohol interlock installation support, driver drowsiness and attention warnings, advance driver distraction warnings, fire detection & suppression sy...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/02

and Setra brand buses. Recent EU data indicates a significant reduction in road fatalities involving heavy goods vehicles, with a particular focus on protecting car occupants, cyclists, and pedestrians. The GSR mandates systems like turning assistant, collision warning, intelligent speed assistant, alcohol-sensitive immobilizer, and others by July 2024. Advanced warning systems become mandatory from 2026, followed by event data storage in 2029 an...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/28

Dacia announces updates of design and safety in four models On February 19 Dacia announced updates in its Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Jogger and Logan models according to the GSR (Global Safety Regulation) II regulation that makes some safety equipment to be mandatory in the European Union as of July 2024. Some of the safety updates included across the range are: event data Recorder (accident), alcohol immobilizer predisposal, traffic sign recognit...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/20

on agreement on the co-development of the New Energy industry with several Chinese institutions. According to the agreement, all parties will plan for, invest in, and build full-industrial-chain projects on photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation, energy storage, green hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol integration, manufacturing and application of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and their accessories, charging and refueling stations for NEVs, and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12

acturer. Starting from September 2023, YKK AP will gradually introduce the service to its 1,400 vehicles and 2,000 employees in Japan. The company plans to introduce the service to its 250 sites in Japan by December 1, 2023, when testing the drivers of white number plate corporate vehicles using an alcohol detection device will be mandatory due to the revision of Japan’s Road Traffic Law. The Bqey system was highly rated by YKK AP for its funct...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/16

ch new generation DAF will feature Speed Limit Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear View Camera. It will also feature the High Beam Assist (optional) and the Emergency Stop Signal. For driver-related safety, the new DAF Drowsiness Detection alerts drivers to take a break when needed and an Alcohol Interlock device to ensure sobriety before starting the engine. Based on DAF Trucks press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12

tiple safety features including advance emergency braking system (AEBS), forward vehicle collision warning systems (FVCWS), lane departure warning system, pedestrian and cyclist collision warning (MOIS), blind spot detection, protection of vehicle against cyber-attack, intelligent speed assistance, alcohol interlock installation facilitation, and driver drowsiness etc.Based on JBM Auto press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10

Farizon Auto and TEDA reach cooperation to create a new industry of alcohol-hydrogen industry On August 30, Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicles Group (Farizon) announced the recent holding of a project signing ceremony with the Administration Committee of the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA). The company will locate its methanol ecology headquarters in the TEDA.According to the agreement, the methanol ecology headquarters...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

heck the driving ability of all persons inside the vehicle. In the future, vital sign estimation could detect critical events such as sudden heart attacks, strokes, or fatigue at an early stage. It can then also detect whether drivers or passengers are impaired, e.g. under the influence of drugs or alcohol.   To estimate heart rate, IAV uses specific regions of the face that are usually uncovered and crisscrossed with numerous arteries and vein...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/07

pickup truck and a body-on-frame seven-seat SUV, similar to the Tank 500, in the same way that Toyota produces the Hilux/SW4 in Argentina and Chevrolet manufactures the S10/Trailblazer in Brazil.Both models will feature hybrid flex-fuel propulsion, which combines an electric motor and a dual-fuel (alcohol-ethanol) combustion engine, and will launch in the Brazilian market starting at the beginning of the second half of 2024.The pickup will recei...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/03