AUGUST 11, 2021

Using both advanced camera and radar-sensing technologies, BlueCruise will allow a driver to operate hands-free on nearly 130,000 miles (209,209 km) of prequalified “Hands-Free Blue Zone” sections of divided highways.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 11

Audi Unveils skysphere concept; EV Battery Costs Plunge; There’s More Inventory Than What’s Been Reported

Survey Cites Cautious Consumer Acceptance of AVs

The survey results show AV makers will need to overcome several hurdles to win over the general public. More than 20% of U.S., U.K. and German consumers are concerned AVs won’t know how to avoid unexpected obstacles in the road.

Commercial On-Demand AVs Expands in Grand Rapids

From TU Automotive
May Mobility has expanded its AV commercial service in Grand Rapids, MI, with an on-demand shuttle operation.

Microchip Shortage to Shave 3.75 Million Units from 2021 Global Light-Vehicle Output

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Despite the microchip-related cuts this year, LMC forecasts global light-vehicle production to rise 12% year-over-year in 2021, top pre-pandemic 2019 totals in 2022 and climb to a new all-time high in 2023.

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