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Tesla to Roll Out a New Driver Assistance Feature

29Oct By Gauri SinghNo Comments

News

Tesla to Roll Out a New Driver Assistance Feature

The electric vehicle major Tesla is reportedly going to roll out a new driver assistance feature called the Tesla Autopilot Drive on Navigation that had been delayed for testing. This has been described by the company as its most advanced driver assistance feature to date. The feature was held back earlier this month when the automaker released the latest version of its in-car software, 9.0. According to the company, the feature would begin to roll out this week to U.S. customers who have purchased enhanced Autopilot or full self-driving capability. Tesla has offered enhanced Autopilot and FSD capability as upgrades that cost, $5,000 and $3,000, respectively. Autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system. Autopilot on Navigate is considered a step towards that still on-met full s...

21Sep By Gauri SinghNo Comments

INDIA

India Finally Rolls Out the ‘Desi’ GPS Module Based on IRNSS

We all have been hearing a lot about the ‘desi’ GPS module ever since last year and finally, it has been rolled out and has become a reality. At a recent event in New Delhi, ST Microelectronics and MobileTek launched UTraQ which is a GPS module based on India Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to track locations. As of now, the GPS-based applications in electronic devices were based on the feed given by the US satellites, but UTraQ will be based on India’s own satellite system that would give much more accurate and reliable location information. India has launched two GPS modules that include the L110 GNSS and the L100 GNSS. UTraQ L110 GNSS and L100 GNSS are manufactured by ST Microelectronics and is being distributed in India by Rama Krishna Electro Pvt. Ltd. L110 GNSS ...

MapmyIndia Acquires Bengaluru Based VIDTEQ To Build 3D and 360 Degree Map

18Apr By PriyankaNo Comments

ACQUISITION

MapmyIndia Acquires Bengaluru Based VIDTEQ To Build 3D and 360 Degree Map

Digital mapping firm MapmyIndia today said it has acquired Bengaluru-based VIDTEQ for an undisclosed amount. MapmyIndia is leading player in the area of digital map data and APIs, GPS navigation, tracking, location apps, and GIS solutions. “The MapmyIndia and VIDTEQ teams are excited to build the future of maps and location technologies together, that can make our world better,” MapmyIndia CTO Rohan Verma said in a statement. Founded by Chandra Thimmannagari and Navada Muraleedhara in May 2008, VIDTEQ offers a video map technology that allows users to view a video clip of the complete route from any source to the destination within a city. It already covers over 20 Indian cities. Besides, MapmyIndia announced a slew of partnerships. Under the collaboration with Reverie Language Techn...

MapmyIndia Aims 5 Fold Jump in Revenue to Rs 1,000 Cr by 2023

19Feb By AdityaNo Comments

BUSINESS

MapmyIndia Aims 5 Fold Jump in Revenue to Rs 1,000 Cr by 2023

Digital map firm MapmyIndia expects a 5-fold increase in revenue to Rs 1,000 crore with the introduction of home level navigation in its maps and from expansion of business overseas over the next five years. "We started with initial capital of Rs 3 crore in 2004-05 and now we have revenue of Rs 200 crore. With launch of eLoc, that helps in navigating till doorstep, government support and overseas expansion, we expect to garner revenue of Rs 1,000 crore in the next five years," MapmyIndia Managing Director, Rakesh Verma told Pixr8. He said that now people can visit MapmyIndia and create own digital location code, eLoc of office and home on the map and use it as an alternative to their postal address. "A six character code is created automatically as digital address on the map. Thi...