NEWS: automotive technology

Enables autonomous-driving and driving-assistant systems to work even in dense fog or heavy rain FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3257 TOKYO, February 13, 2019 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed sensing technology for highly accurate detection of vehicle perimeters even in dense fog or heavy rain. The technology is expected to enable autonomous-driving … Continued

Will expand vehicle cabin space while improving fuel efficiency for hybrid electric vehicles FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3256 TOKYO, February 13, 2019 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed what is believed to be the world’s smallest1 power unit for a two-motor hybrid electric vehicle (two inverters and one converter), measuring just 2.7 liters … Continued

Multi-layered defense expected to strengthen safety and security for connected cars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3240 TOKYO, January 22, 2019 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed a multi-layered defense technology that protects connected vehicles from cyber attacks by strengthening their head unit’s defense capabilities. The technology will help realize more secure vehicle … Continued

Identifies objects not in driver’s sight line and enables verbal, natural dialogs with navigation system FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3241 TOKYO, January 22, 2019 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed a smart, natural human machine interface (HMI) for cars by applying its Maisart®* proprietary compact artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies for smart mobility. After recognizing … Continued

Electric, autonomous and connected automotive technologies and products for smart mobility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3236 TOKYO, December 20, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will exhibit cutting-edge automotive technologies and products, including its EMIRAI4 driving-assistance concept car, for safer and more convenient transportation in the smart mobility era at the CES 2019 … Continued

A malicious agent doesn’t need to dictate an autonomous car’s position to create havoc. They only need to influence the autonomous vehicle’s piloting system through its many sensor inputs to make decisions that a human driver wouldn’t – whether that’s steering into lanes full of traffic, driving through crowded intersections, or purposefully diverting traffic into … Continued

Advanced design and lighting will contribute to ease of driving and safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3197 TOKYO, June 7, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed a compact and highly luminous optical module for LED headlights using a unique system that simply combines a converging lens and projecting lens for more … Continued

Safe and Secure Lighting System realizes interactive, easy-to-see, animated illuminations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3170 TOKYO, February 8, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today a new automotive indicator system that projects animated illuminations on road surfaces around the vehicle, which can change in response to approaching passersby, to realize highly intuitive, easy-to-see warnings about the … Continued

Instant recognition of distant objects will enhance driving safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3161 TOKYO, January 17, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed what is believed to be the industry’s highest performing automotive camera technology that detects various object types at distances of up to about 100 meters, which will enable … Continued