This book systematically discusses the development of autonomous driving, describing the related history, technological advances, infrastructure, social impacts, international competition, China's opportunities and challenges, and possible future scenarios. This popular science book uses straightforward language and includes quotes from ancient Chinese poems to enhance the reading experience. The discussions are supplemented by theoretical elaborations, presented in tables and figures.
The book is intended for auto fans, upper undergraduate and graduate students in the field of automotive engineering.
?Zhanxiang Chai
Z anxiang Chai, a Master's degree holder, has studied at Automotive Engineering Department of Tsinghua University and Business School of Colorado State University respectively. He is also a PMP certified by Project Management Institute, USA. Since 1990, he has served at China Academy for Launch-Vehicle Technology, Mercedes-Benz Beijing Liaison Office, Fiat Auto Beijing Representative Office, ASIMCO Group subsequently, holding various technical and managerial positions. He held the position of Assistant Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Automotive Committee (CCPIT-Auto) in 2009, mainly responsible for the execution of top level conferences and auto shows, as well as international cooperation. With his thorough and profound observation on auto industry, he was instrumental in creating the Global Automotive Forum in 2010 as the Secretary General of the GAF Organizing Committee. Under his overall leadership, Global Automotive Forum has been ranked among top 10 most influential conferences in China since 2012.
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/div> Tianxin Nie
successful entrepreneur, investment banker, and advocate of EVs, Tianxin Nie has been a leading automotive industry visionary, specializing in Research& Development, for the past twenty years. From being a core founding member of the Lotus China Team to his current position leading a team developing all-new premium EVs in California, his reputation and accomplishments have been widely acknowledged in various industries and countries. In 2014, he was appointed to create an all-new EV company. His twenty-year commitment to realizing smart and green mobility for the future, and for everyone, won't be considered futuristic for much longer.
/div> Jan Becker
Jan is also a member of SAE and co-author of the standard SAE J3016, which defines the levels of driving automation. Jan earned a Ph.D. in control engineering from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, a master's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA and a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany.
div> By the way, the translators are: Zhanxiang Chai, Resa Ding, Jay Jiang, Tian Chuan and Eunice Chai |
