From a MB own article couple of days ago revisiting the EQXX achievements & its second trip.
Most news articles have labeled it as a "concept" with some intimating tech flow to production cars....MB now making it clear what it is.
Technology demonstrator VISION EQXX"Ultimately, the VISION EQXX is not a show car. Instead, it is a technology demonstrator that puts what is technologically feasible for the developers, engineers, aerodynamics experts, drive experts and designers at Mercedes-Benz on the street."https://group.mercedes-benz.com/company/magazine/technology-innovation/vision-eqxx-efficiency.html#anchor_2046968As we also know from earlier articles, MB stated the following re the efficiency.
Mercedes Applies Neuromorphic Computing in EV Concept Car - EE Times“Working with California-based artificial intelligence experts BrainChip, Mercedes-Benz engineers developed systems based on BrainChip’s Akida hardware and software,” Mercedes noted in a statement describing the Vision EQXX. “The example in the Vision EQXX is the “Hey Mercedes” hot-word detection.
Structured along neuromorphic principles, it is five to ten times more efficient than conventional voice control,” the carmaker claimed.And from this latest MB article I liked the following statement from their engineers:
"1 per cent more efficiency equals 2 per cent more reach."So, every bit of efficiency gained is critical in the overall scheme for range of which no doubt Akida assisted with.
Efficiency assistant: active support for saving powerIn the efficiency assistant, both the driver and co-pilot had useful support with tips on the best possible way to drive at their side. It provided them with information on the energy flow, battery status, topography and even on the direction and intensity of the wind and sun. Zane Amiralis, User Experience Designer, said: “The software that we developed in only 18 months did indeed ensure that the driver in the VISION EQXX had his very own mini mission control centre aboard. He could use it for an overview of all the key data on the screen and knew: ‘Yes, VISION EQXX can!’
” The UI/UX had a completely new, one-piece display that goes across the entire width of the interior.
Elements of the UI support the seamless interaction between the driver and the vehicle. Among other aspects, through artificial intelligence that imitates the function of the human brain. In the VISION EQXX, Mercedes-Benz is following a radically new UI/UX approach. A game engine lifts the UI graphics to an entirely new level. The user interface shows how real-time graphics open up new digital opportunities. They react immediately to the driver’s needs and bring the real world into the vehicle.
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