January 21, 2017

Continental and Nexteer Team Up to Complete Autonomous Car | SEGMENT 10 | #274

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We are entering a new age of driving, readying to hand the controls over to our cars. Autonomous vehicles are emerging, and with the advancement of technology, surprising partnerships are forming. Ralph Lauxmann, Senior VP of Continental Corporation, announces a new partnership with Nexteer Automotive, an automotive parts supplier, that may change the future of assisted driving systems.

While Continental provides breaks, acceleration, deceleration, cruise control, and accident avoidance systems, they cannot steer the car. Cue Nexteer. Top engineers at Nexteer will be integrating advanced steering systems, many of which have been tested in the aerospace program, to complete Continental's autonomous cars. Gain some insight on this partnership and the dynamic innovations awaiting the self-driving cars. | Listen to Full Episode #274

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Guest: Ralph Lauxmann

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Guest Company: Continental

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Event: NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show)

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