In recent months there have been a number of indications that automakers and suppliers are shifting their focus away from fully autonomous driving, the so-called Level 4 and Level 5 solutions that completely take control of a vehicle.
One reason for the shift is that many companies can no longer justify the massive cost of these advanced solutions when they need to preserve cash to survive the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Therefore, many auto companies are increasing investments in higher level driver assistance systems, including Level 3 autonomy that takes over the driving temporarily, such as during a highway commute.
How autonomous driving fits in a post-pandemic world
23nd Automotive News Europe Congress
What: Congress Conversations, Part 2
When: July 16, 14:00 CEST
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free, but registration required
Information: ane-congress.com
Three top-level executives will take part in a panel discussion, Assisted or Autonomous Driving, with Automotive News Europe on Thursday, July 16.
They are Volvo Chief Technology Officer Henrik Green; Mircea Gradu, senior vice president of product and quality at Velodyne Lidar; and Karl Obermair, director of future mobility and global field coordinator car services and appraisal at TÜV Rheinland.
Register here to watch a webcast of these distinguished panelists debate the future of the systems that will take partial or full control of driving the car.
