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VIDEO: Ford's Next Autonomous Development Car
Ford Motor Co. has revealed its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle that uses Ford’s autonomous vehicle platform.
Ford Unveils Next-Gen Autonomous Fusion Hybrid
Ford Motor Company has revealed its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle that uses Ford’s autonomous vehicle platform.
by Staff
December 28, 2016
Photo courtesy of Ford.
1 min to read
The vehicle improves upon the processing power of Ford's existing platform with new computer hardware, according to the automaker.
Ford said the next-generation autonmous vehicle's electrical controls are closer to production-ready, and adjustments to the sensor technology allow the car to be better aware of its surroundings. The vehicle uses two LiDAR sensors rather than the standard four, and it has a sleeker design and more targeted field of vision.
The vehicle also features an upgraded virtual driver system, according to the automaker.
The car will appear at CES in Las Vegas and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
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