HERE and BMW Group extend partnership on AI-powered mapping system for automated driving and enhanced road safety
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ERE Technologies and the BMW Group have announced an extended partnership focused on improving the driving experience , road safety and the delivery of software-defined vehicle ( SDV ) architecture .
As of this year , new BMW models will utilise a unified stack of standard and high-definition ( SD / HD ) map data from HERE to enable a range of driving functions , from lane-level positioning to advanced driver assistance systems ( ADAS ) and automated driving . The highly detailed and continuously updated map from HERE supports BMW with its compliance with the European Union ’ s Intelligent Speed Assistance ( ISA ) regulation and helps BMW to achieve top ratings in the New Car Assessment Programme ( NCAP ).
All data from HERE for the BMW Group , including lane-level models of the road network , will be powered by UniMap , HERE ’ s groundbreaking AI-powered , unified mapping system . UniMap aligns all SD , ADAS and HD data into one single semantically consistent digital representation of the world . This is essential for powering an increasing number of use cases requiring location data within an SDV architecture . Designed to interplay with the vehicle sensors ,
UniMap enables the creation of a data flywheel leading to a continuously updated map and improved driving experiences .
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“ An AI-powered unified mapping system is essential for softwaredefined vehicles . It simplifies development , lowers costs and accelerates time-tomarket for automakers building unique location-based services and solutions ,” said Gino Ferru , SVP and General Manager EMEA at HERE Technologies . “ By powering BMW Group ’ s nextgeneration head unit with our comprehensive mapping portfolio – spanning navigation , ADAS and automated driving through UniMap – BMW drivers will benefit from a safer and more comfortable driving experience .”
Sweco key partner in future-proofing the electricity grid in Eastern Denmark
operators Cerius-Radius and their service company Nexel face a huge task in expanding and developing Eastern Denmark ’ s electricity grid to meet the growing demand .
“ Sweco plays an important role as an advisor in accelerating the green energy transition in Denmark , and we are excited to contribute our expertise in this new collaboration to futureproof the electrical grid in Eastern Denmark ,” said Dariush Rezai , Business Area President of Sweco in Denmark .
T he Danish distribution system operators Cerius-Radius and their joint service company Nexel have selected Sweco to be a key partner in developing the electricity grid in Eastern Denmark . Sweco ’ s order value is estimated at about DKK 400 million over five years .
In pace with Denmark advancing its climate ambitions , the electrification journey is taking off , and distribution system
Sweco will provide Engineering , Procurement and Construction Management ( EPCM ) services under the agreement that entered force on 17 January and that extends until 2030 . After the five-year term there is also the possibility of three further one-year extensions .
Sweco plays an important role as an advisor in accelerating the green energy transition in Denmark .
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