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	2	
Editorial
SPAC attack

	3	The Navigator

Mapping the way to safe and natural automated driving

	4	Motorcycles Enter the ADAS Age

The latest models from BMW, Ducati and KTM feature Bosch's new ACC
setup, but further advancements will require navigating critical ridercontrol strategies.

	9	On the Way to SVA

Aptiv says its Smart Vehicle Architecture central controller is the key to
simpler, more compact and higher-performance ADAS and AV systems.

	12	 New Insistence for Driver Assistance

Panelists at SAE International's 2021 Government/Industry Meeting say
assisted-driving technology is worthwhile - but effective driver monitoring
is crucial.

Miniaturization of hardware is the key to
incorporating ADAS sensors into
two-wheelers. The 2021 KTM 1290 Super
Adventure S on our cover shows its
Bosch-supplied ACC radar unit tucked
neatly underneath the bike's headlamp
module. (KTM image)

	16	 Flash! Lidar's Next Generation Arrives

Technology solutions from new players and alliances are poised to drive
down cost.

	21	 Horiba MIRA's Vision for World-Class AV Testing

A new autonomous vehicle development center called Assured CAV boasts
a lengthy list of assets and capabilities.

	24	 TCU Testing at the Heart of Vehicle Connectivity

Adding a telematics control unit to the vehicle and keeping it operational
demands a focused approach towards testing this vital component.

	27	 New Tools & Technologies

Autonomous Vehicle Engineering™, March 2021, Volume 3,
Number 2. Autonomous Vehicle Engineering - USPS # 235-00,
ISSN 2642-0902 (print), 2642-0910 (online). Periodicals postage
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