Proterra Catalyst E2 Max

Every day we witness the evolution of the technological world through new discoveries or creations that aim to improve the quality of life of people, provide security and ensure our integrity, facilitate us performing different activities, help us solve our problems more common, among others.

However, the advancement of technology also demands changes in many aspects of collective life; that is, changes in the political, economic and social sphere of a group of people, in other words, a society, country, continent, etc. But in this article we will focus on a more specific point.

The means of transport are very important in our daily life as they help us move from one place to another. We already know what our means of transport are so we do not need to mention them. Currently, buses are the most requested terrestrial means of transport for long distance travel.

Therefore, it is no exception for the technology to pay attention. The big automotive companies have improved their vehicles over time to adapt to the new generations and have revolutionized their own market with extravagant innovations.

One such innovation is electric vehicles; ie vehicles that replace fuel for electricity. Although it is this innovation is very environmentally friendly, it is limited with respect to the distance and time in which an electric vehicle can travel.

But returning to the subject of this article, cities and countries are about to put bans on internal combustion engines in a couple of decades, that’s why electric bus technology is advancing and the company that owns the first place for its advances in this environment is Proterra.

On Tuesday, the California-based company said its E2 Max Catalyst reached 1,102.2 miles on a single charge, a world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle without recharging. The company Navistar confirms the results obtained by Proterra since the demonstration was realized in its test grounds.

Proterra is advancing rapidly in the emerging category of electric battery transit. The company notes that they have built the Catalyst from the ground exclusively as an EV, with a durable body that extends for life and also that they have developed an advanced and modular battery storage and have tied it to a proven electric transmission system and state-of-the-art power supply systems.

The result is a vehicle that is defining the future of clean and quiet transportation with:
· 0 to 20 mph acceleration in 6.8 seconds
· The ability to take steep slopes with a slope of 15.5%
· 26,000-33,000 lbs. Light weight, the lightest vehicle in its class

Proterra’s high-performance transmission system maximizes power and efficiency to meet the challenges of continuous revenue service. It consists of only two moving parts, a 220kW peak-mounted permanent magnet motor and 2-speed auto-shift EV transmission, and does not require oil or other liquids.

Catalytic vehicles are also equipped with regenerative braking. When the driver takes a foot off the accelerator, the vehicle slows down and the engine runs in reverse, directing the power to the batteries to charge. Brake maintenance is reduced because the drivers drive the brake pedal much less, which significantly prolongs the life of the braking system parts. With conventional bus drum brakes, parts must be replaced every 20,000 miles. With regenerative braking, the parts can potentially last 100,000 miles or more, further reducing maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle.

At Proterra, “Safety First” is more than just a slogan. Proterra vehicles are designed with passenger safety as their main concern. For example, battery packs are in the safest possible location outside the passenger compartment. The batteries are liquid at controlled temperature and incorporate active and passive safety systems, with robust and reinforced batteries that are separated from the passengers by a sturdy structural barrier.

The Catalyst bus body is constructed of carbon fiber reinforced impact-absorbing composite materials and is equipped with Mobileye’s collision avoidance technology, providing collision avoidance and mitigation by alerting drivers to potential incidents before happen.

An advanced electric propeller offers optimum energy efficiency at a lower operating cost than fossil fuel combustion engines. And the carbon-reinforced composite body resists impact and corrosion, while providing a significantly longer life than conventional transit vehicles.

The Proterra Catalyst zero emission and electric battery bus is built on a platform designed to provide flexibility and durability. The highly efficient batteries offer reliable power with modularity to fit a number of urban and regional routes.

An advanced electric propeller offers optimum energy efficiency at a lower operating cost than fossil fuel combustion engines. And the carbon-reinforced composite body resists impact and corrosion, while providing a significantly longer life than conventional transit vehicles.

Chris: The Digital Driver Assistant

Many cities face serious urban transport problems due to the increasing number of vehicles in circulation. As cities have become the main centers of economic activity, the population tends to travel its streets requiring transportation not only for ourselves but also for the products we consume or produce.

Unfortunately, transport can generate diverse socioeconomic and environmental impacts such as vehicular congestion, air pollution, noise and disturbance of tranquility, increased risk of traffic accidents, among many other very disgusting effects.

The flow of vehicles produced at a particular time and place is the result of a series of individual decisions that we take the users of the road network when we decide how and when to travel the best route to reach our destination in addition to our decisions are based on criteria such as cost, time, safety and comfort.

However, it is not easy to determine the shortest route in time in a network since the vehicular flow is constantly changing daily. That is why we have created a device that works as a secondary interface for our smartphone that will help us while we drive. The creators of this gadget christened it with the name Chris pointing out that “Chris” is gender neutral and can be connoted both for men and women. Consciously does not serve stereotypes, but neither age nor gender. Chris is universal.

Chris is the world’s first digital driver assistant with which we can stay connected without getting in the way while driving. It promises to be our digital co-driver interacting with us actively if there are new messages or navigation updates. Also, it makes us feel like we’re driving with a friend since Chris is so much fun.

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This device also features a remarkably intuitive gesture control, something that we will only find in the latest high-end cars. Simply slide your finger left and right or up and down to navigate long lists or control the volume of our music without touching Chris or our smartphone.

Just like a GPS, Chris works with any car, no matter the age or model. Thanks to its suction cup holder with magnetic connection, Chris is installed and ready to use in less than 3 minutes.

1. Download and install the application for free.
2. Connect Chris to your phone via Bluetooth.
3. Connect Chris to car audio via Bluetooth or FM.

 

Access your favorite apps

At launch Chris supports the most popular applications. Chris is built as an open platform, meaning that developers can create more and more applications and integrations over time.

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Messaging: Text messages while driving

Chris talks to us when we receive a new message and reads the text aloud if we want to hear it. We just have to tell Chris what we want to respond to, or we can use one of the quick answers to save time. And the best thing is that it is not necessary to take your hands off the wheel or distract us to see the notifications.

 


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Intelligent car navigation

Chris is an intelligent personal navigation device that will always keep us on the right track. With the GPS feature we can drive and get our destination relaxed, and thanks to real-time traffic information, Chris always keeps us at the forefront of traffic.

It allows us to enjoy voice controlled navigation. And the best thing is that this device has global maps for life, free updates and also works offline, that is, when our smartphone has no Internet connection.

 


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Music: Listen to Spotify in the car

Chris allows us to listen to music online from Spotify, Apple Music, Google Music or offline from our cell phone. It gives us the possibility to scroll through playlists, play, pause and change songs by voice and gestures. And the best thing is that the device connects via Bluetooth or FM.

 


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Calls: Hands free

Chris is a unique hands-free kit for the car with voice control and gesture. The high-end microphones in the device designed with an aluminum frame guarantee the best audio quality when we are on a call or when giving a voice command. It also shows us the contacts of our cell phone and recent calls.

 

Chris Design and Technology

Its timeless design and technology are the combination of an aluminum housing with display, microphones and sensors. The installation for the first time is simple: we place the suction mount in the windshield, we fit in Chris and we follow the configuration instructions. In addition, it is compatible with iOS and Android.

One detail that may disgust somehow of this gadget is that it should always be connected to the power system of our vehicle. The comforting thing is its 12V charger that plugs into the suction cup mount, and the extra-long power cord is hidden in the small slots inside the vehicle. It has a built-in battery that lasts approximately one hour in full use, being useful in interruptions when we turn off the engine.

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Natural understanding and language reproduction is key to a digital co-pilot with a voice interface. For this reason, Chris speaks and understands the English and German languages at the moment as their creators point out that more languages will be added after the release to the market in early 2018.

Designed for use in the car Chris meets all regulatory requirements and relevant certifications in North America and Western Europe. It is designed as a real assistant, combining information and understanding of circumstances. Chris will help us focus on what is really important.

Samsung is approved to test self-driving cars

Artificial intelligence is a world that from its beginnings has proven to be a dream and a great challenge for programmers since its end point is undefined; that is, it depends on creativity, imagination and experience to be built.

Today, artificial intelligence is defined as a newborn world because it is believed that we lack many to experiment, discover and create in their environment. This is what continues to inspire large electronics companies to experience, discover and improve the quality of life of people collectively and individually.

Large electronics companies are constantly in research and development to create more efficient devices according to the demands of users, and achieve the highest position among the companies in their environment. There is great competition in building vehicles and / or developing systems to replace the driver; that is to say, to create autonomous vehicles with specific functions given by the user.

So far companies like Apple, Google, among others have already presented their prototypes of autonomous vehicles and have tested them on public roads. Now it’s the turn of the electronics giant. Samsung is the latest company to get the go-ahead to test its self-driven cars on California’s public roads in addition to Nissan.

This is according to the list of companies that have accepted the terms of the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ Independent Vehicle Verification Program. In May, Samsung received approval to try self-driven cars in their home country, using software tailored to Hyundai vehicles.

Samsung would try to keep up with its technological rivals in the automotive environment to make the competition and revolutionize its industry. This is because in 2015, the electronics giant announced a new division that will focus on auto-driving vehicle software, rather than creating the entire vehicle after its biggest rival, Apple, has changed its approach from stand-alone cars to stand-alone systems.

With the authorization to test its self-propelled vehicles in California, Samsung could position itself to offer its technology to other companies, including an automaker, as it maintains an outpost in San Jose.

Source: The Verge

Mercedes-Benz Actros

Trucks are an important part in many areas of a territory for many companies, groups, etc. They are the terrestrial means by which a great quantity of products, materials, among others are transported, depending on the environment to which it is surrounded.

Generally, trucks travel long distances to meet deliveries. Often drivers spend days driving to reach their destination and not to wear out they need a comfortable and useful space to perform at work. That is why it is about improving the quality of the truck, expanding the space in the cabin and increasing the comfort of the driver. It is a goal that big companies that make trucks try to achieve.

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The Mercedes-Benz company has captured our attention with its new truck which they have called Actros and welcomes us to a new dimension. Actros was created in order to offer you an optimum vehicle for long-distance transport both now and in the future, and taking into account the ever increasing demands for comfort, economy, driving dynamics and variety.

With its cabins oriented to various operating profiles, the new Actros opens up unreachable dimensions of work, life and sleep in long distance transport. All 2,500 mm wide booths come with a standard level floor. The space between the seats is up to 2.13 m.

Actros-view

In order to make the new Actros an economical truck, it has been equipped with many innovative features and reducing consumption, and with particularly frugal engines. The motors are characterized by their immediate response and are available in four displacement capacities and a total of 16 output categories from 175 kW to 460 kW.

This truck can be obtained in two versions: Domestic and Elegant. The domestic version is equipped with handles with a wood effect, the instrument panel has pieces of wood and the steering wheel can be covered with leather or wood and leather. The cabin has additional elements such as a compartment with keys on the windshield, the possibility of installing a safe, cabinets with movable drawers and spaces for smaller objects.

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The Actros offers the possibility of installing a refrigerator of 25 to 36 liters located in the engine tunnel or under the bed. In addition, it allows us to use our mobile devices as if we were at home. There are other internal functionalities that we find very useful.

Rinspeed MicroMAX

The urban transport is very important to mobilize us to great or small distances. It is very necessary for many of the people that we do not have our own transport vehicle. It is often uncomfortable to travel on the means of transportation for certain reasons.

As we well know the advancement of technology is encompassing in all environments of our lives and urban transportation is no exception to this. That is why we will show you an idea that is revolutionizing transport both for its functionality and its technological concept.

It is an extravagant project of the Swiss company Rinspeed that breaks the boundaries between private transport and public transport combining the comfort and privacy of personal vehicles with the universality and efficiency of buses. This is a minibus that has been named MicroMax.

The vehicle has a length of 3.7 meters approximately and 2.2 meters in height. It has a lithium battery which fully charged allows travel up to 100 km, is more than enough to mobilize in the city. The mini front-wheel drive is driven by an electric motor that can reach 50 kph in 8 seconds.

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Inside it has 4 comfortable seats, functional and very safe; One belongs to the driver and the other 3 seats are for the passengers. It has a fridge, a coffee maker and the possibility to connect to the internet. In addition, in the back is a bicycle compartment and the windows are made of plexiglass with an anti scratch coating.

The brain of the MicroMax is a 19-inch touch screen with 3D animations and a bulky interface that plays the role of GPS navigator. From this screen the driver can monitor travel requests, passenger destinations and traffic updates by creating an efficient, flexible and convenient transportation system with minimum waiting times and without the need for prior planning.

Tesla Model 3 – Greater Safety

At present, the mechanics and the improvement of the motor vehicles is providing greater security and comfort to its crew. Many of these vehicles increasingly have autonomous functionalities that facilitate and improve the driving of the pilot.

One of the big companies that demonstrates its advance in the technology of its vehicles is Tesla. This company is best known in countries where the functionalities of its vehicles can be welcomed. Manufactures electric cars with features not so conventional, but still understandable.

Tesla has introduced a new member whom they have called Model 3. The name is can be very evident as the company has named all their creations beginning with the word “model”. Tesla points out that the car is smaller, simpler and more affordable. Although it is the newest vehicle, the Model 3 is not “version 3” or the more advanced Tesla, but is designed to be the safest car in its class.

According to its creators the Tesla Model 3 is designed to achieve the highest safety ratings in each category. This vehicle has a wheelbase of 113.2 “, a length of 184.8”, a width of 82.2 “and with folded mirrors 76.1”, a front and rear track of 62.2 “and a clearance of 5.5”.

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In terms of safety, the vehicle has an automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance function, electronic stability and traction control, and eight airbags. It has a 15 “touch screen with on-board maps and navigation Keyless entry and remote climate control with application and voice activated controls and Wi-Fi and LTE Internet connectivity. / Internet radio streaming, 5 Textile seats and a center console with open storage and two USB ports.

The Tesla Model 3 can achieve between 200 and 300 miles range. Its glass ceiling is tinted with ultraviolet and infrared protection. It has heated rearview mirrors and LED fog lights. Model 3 deliveries are beginning in the United States. Model 3 production has started with low volumes, but will grow exponentially until full production is achieved.

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