The developer says its software acts like an EKG for lithium-ion batteries, gathering and analyzing vital performance data quickly to speed development time and help automakers and battery suppliers avoid costly recalls.

Ultra Cruise is designed to cover 95% of driving situations and ultimately will be mapped to more than 3.4 million miles in the U.S. and Canada. It will take the driver hands-free from their suburban home’s driveway to the center of town.

The VCSEL-based sensors pick out some tough-to-see objects at some fairly long distances, including a black car more than 150 m away.

Are automobile dealers ready for the digital revolution? What will be the impact of changing consumer demands on showrooms and sales operations? This edition of the Six Minute Webinar highlights some of the results of our exclusive U.S. dealer survey.

The adoption of new ADAS – and ultimately fully autonomous – features is requiring faster communication between sensors, GPS and the cloud, driving automakers toward 5G communication. Upcoming BEVs, many incorporating all-new software-defined electronics architectures, are at the forefront of the transition.

Clarios has a long history in recycling and using reclaimed materials to make new starter batteries. It now is turning attention toward making that work for lithium-ion batteries too.