Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have designed a new pedestrian detection system for cars which works in low visibility conditions; the system uses images captured by far infrared with two thermal cameras to identify the presence of individuals in the field of vision.
The objective is to alert the driver to the presence of pedestrians in the path of the vehicle, and even, in the case of cars with automated systems, actually stop the vehicle.
With the occasion of promoting the BMW S1000 RR sport bike, BMW decided to try something different than the usual commercial, especially considering how technology has evolved.
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne hopes that investing 5 billion euros ($7 billion) in Alfa Romeo will reverse a decade of losses and seven years of collapsing sales at the sporty brand.
Fiat brand will renew its product lineup in Europe with replacements for its aging Punto subcompact and Bravo compact models but has no growth ambitions in the region as Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne targets a return to profitability ahead of increased volume.
