China × Cleantech — April 2019
Welcome to the next issue of China x Cleantech, our April 2019 news edition. For our full China × Cleantech history, stroll over to the “Future Trends” section of our website. For the previous edition, check here.
Autonomous Vehicles
Tesla 11 Year “Death Anniversary” Events — From Curaçao To Denmark
Tesla Death Anniversary events are being planned from Curaçao to Denmark. Below are some fun ones I’ve gathered some information about, some pics to whet the appetite, and some contact info.
Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance Ace The Nürburgring Race Track (Video)
Tesla Model 3 Performance has taken on the world famous Nürburgring race track with all its might — executing the 5.148 km (3.199 mi), 16 turn asphalt track masterfully. No doubt, the driver was also exceptional in handling the car — you’d need the nerves of a gorilla to drive at these insane speeds on such a path.
UAV Operator Zipline Has Proven Its Worth In Africa — Ready To Scale
How Rwanda Built A Drone Delivery Service — An Update On The Zipline Story
Byton Closes $500 Million Funding Round, FAW Steps In
What a difference a few months make in the life of a startup. Byton has gone through a building storm that erupted a few months ago. A founding member walked away just as or just before investors stepped in and changed the course of Byton.
Electric Air Taxi Startup Lilium Snatches Top CFO From Uniper
Our urban air mobility (UAM) future is developing steadily as technology and key figures find their place at the right companies. Co-founded in 2015 by four visionary founders, Daniel Wiegand (CEO), Sebastian Born, Matthias Meiner, and Patrick Nathen, Lilium has been a key early electric air mobility player.
Elon Musk Calls Lidar “A Fool’s Errand” … & Other Autonomous Driving Experts Starting To…
Tesla presented its latest and greatest vehicle autonomy features at its recent Autonomy Investor Day. The brain of the system is the Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer, which is now included in all Teslas being produced. The Autopilot hardware suite includes 8 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, radar, GPS, an inertial measurement unit, and sensors that measure the angle of the steering wheel and accelerator pedal.
Tesla Begins Shipping Parts To Nearest Service Center When Vehicle Fault Is Detected
Tesla’s Vehicles Self-Diagnose Then Self-Medicate When Faults Are Detected
Tesla Autopilot Handles Construction Zone Like A Boss
Tesla makes such a big deal about its Autopilot and Full Self Driving solutions using an adaptive neural net bolstered by cameras and other sensors precisely because they are able to dynamically interpret the best route, even when it includes stopping in the middle of the street.
Electric Aircraft Will Help Save The World
How many se the rise of electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft leading the urban air mobility (UAM) of tomorrow? How many see the potential of this new technology?
