Self-driving and electric cars are poised to combine production efforts as both technologies mature.
Investment in self-driving vehicles is growing, leading to the emergence of specialist companies.
Electric cars are also on the rise, supported by the infrastructure of apps and charging points.
Both engineering and human factors suggest that these technologies are likely to combine.
Support from the Chinese government is pushing these technologies forward in one of the world’s m...
Self-driving and electric cars are poised to combine production efforts as both technologies mature.
- Investment in self-driving vehicles is growing, leading to the emergence of specialist companies.
- Electric cars are also on the rise, supported by the infrastructure of apps and charging points.
- Both engineering and human factors suggest that these technologies are likely to combine.
- Support from the Chinese government is pushing these technologies forward in one of the world’s most important markets.
The growth of advanced automotive technology has led to the rise of companies such as Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX), an innovator in advanced vision sensor systems for assistant driving, semi and fully autonomous vehicles. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is pairing sensor technology with electric motor vehicles and has recently found a foothold in China. General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) will start mass production of self-driving vehicles next year and has been pushing its latest electric SUV to the Chinese market. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is developing a sophisticated self-driving system that fuses multiple sensor inputs. And Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has joined the sector by acquiring Mobileye, bringing its technological clout to sensor technology.
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