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Aftermarket Daily News 7 1 Friday, November 2, 2018 Navya Unveils First Fully Autonomous Taxi Navya unveiled Autonom Cab, an unprecedented response to the chal- lenges of modern mobility, creating a veritable revolution in the urban mobil- ity market. Autonomous, personalized and shared, this unique mobility solu- tion answers the major challenges urban populations face traveling in and around cities. In a decisive move toward creating smart cities, the totally electric-pow- ered Autonom Cab provides an intelli- gent transport service for individual trips in urban centers. The cab was designed from the outset to be autonomous, just like all the vehicles in the Autonom range, meaning that there is no cockpit, steering wheel or pedals. Able to carry one to six passengers, Autonom Cab is a fluid, continuous and effective transportation solution. The Autonom Cab is capable of speeds up to 55 mph, but will average closer to 30 mph as it travels in urban areas to con- form with local speed limits. "Imagine what cities would be like if there were nothing but Autonoms running on the road. No more traffic jams or parking problems, fewer acci- dents and less pollution," says Navya Chief Executive Officer Christophe Sapet. "At Navya, we recognize that the status of individual cars is rapidly changing, especially among younger generations, many of whom don't have their driver 's license and are less attached to the concept of owning a car. What they want are mobility solutions available 24/7, ensuring their safety and well-being at a reduced cost. Autonom Cab is leading edge and will revolutionize both habits and technolo- gy, enabling a great many people to gain access to a brand-new mobility solution." Available as either a private or shared service, Autonom Cab places an emphasis on well-being and comfort and will offer a wide range of services benefiting from fully connected tech- nology to restore freedom of mobility. Thanks to a dedicated smartphone application called Navya App, users can order an Autonom Cab with a sim- ple click, and open and close the vehi- cle's door to start it up. Autonom Cab is also capable of pre-empting traffic jams so users can be on time despite unpredictable traffic. At the forefront of research and development and drawing on its pro- duction capacity in France and the USA, Navya is in a position to deploy the Autonom Cab quickly. The Very Best Technology With Navya research and development expertise recognized around the world, Autonom Cab benefits from the most sophisticated multi-sensor technology on the market with no fewer than 10 Lidar sensors, six cameras, four radars, two GNSS antennae and one inertial measurement unit (IMU). These sen- sors provide at least a triple redundan- cy across all functions, guaranteeing exceptional reliability. The on-board computer is capable of constantly merging data received by the sensor architecture. Autonom Cab's intelli- gence is based on high performance steering and detection systems that combine a number of cutting-edge technologies. Which means Autonom Cab can move around efficiently and safely, making the most appropriate decisions instantly. And all without a driver. Ultra-Precise Mapping Navigating open roads requires major mapping work and route optimization. In order to optimize nav- igation, Navya created its own mapping tool that generates the most compre- hensive and precise cartography. Navya's extensive trials around the world have provided the real-world experience necessary to enable its teams to continue perfecting and refin- ing its performance. Communicative Design Recognizable by its rounded contours, Autonom Cab's silhouette is both mod- ern and robust. Outside, Autonom Cab has a colored light band that communi- cates with its passengers as well as pedestrians. Inside, the glass compart- ment provides users with a panoramic view of the city. Deployment Partnerships Navya already has various partnership agreements with transport specialists, notably with Keolis in Europe and the United States and with RAC in Australia. These partnerships will enable Navya to roll out fleets of Autonoms that will operate on the open road in city centers. About Navya Navya, created in 2014, is a French company and leading name in the autonomous vehicle market. October 2016 saw Navya secure a 30 million euro raise in capital together with its original shareholder, investment fund Robolution Capital, Cap Decisif Management with the FRCI Fund (Fonds Régional de Co- investissement de la Région Ile de France), holding company Gravitation, French groups Valeo and Keolis and Group8. Navya benefits from major advances in technology in the driver- less, electric vehicle sector thanks to a highly-qualified R&D team. Christophe Sapet, its Chief Executive Officer, is supported by a team of 150 people divided up between Lyon, Paris and Saline (Michigan). For more information visit www.navya.tech. Enhanced Line with Competitive Aftermarket Pricing The entire line of All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicles has been enhanced. Now announcing a full line of direct replacement radiators at competitive pricing in time to get at the forefront of this rapidly growing aftermarket. The line includes all popular and hard to find applications for the ATV/UTV enthusiast. The timing of this program offering parallels nicely with the direction that the UTV market is heading. Applications available include: Arctic Cat, Bobcat, Bombardier, Club Car, Cub Cadet, Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kubota, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha. Products available include: radia- tors, electric fan kits and heater units. This product line expansion with new aftermarket pricing is part of Northern Radiator's continuing effort to be the leading aftermarket complete cooling system source. For more information, go to www .northernfatory.com/utv. Classic Tube Reveals Chevrolet/GMC Pickup Truck Fuel Line Kit in Never-Rust Stainless Classic Tube, the world's leading manu- facturer of pre-bent replacement automo- tive tubing, announces that a complete fuel line kit is now available for the pop- ular 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC half-ton extended cab pickups, all short- and long-bed models. The 4-piece kit includes fuel feed, return and vapor lines, bent exactly to factory specs with all fit- tings included, complete with rubber hose assemblies. This kit is available as part number CTFRV795853-S. The standard factory steel fuel lines supplied on these trucks have recently been plagued with dangerous corrosion and rust, which could lead to a serious failure. Dirt, road debris, salt and road treatment chemicals become trapped around these critical lines causing the mild steel to deteriorate quickly. This can result in the lines leaking and failing, and it has become a severe safety condition. The solution to this problem is installing 100 percent correct stock replacement fuel lines in stainless steel from Classic Tube. These direct replace- ment stainless steel lines will last indefi- nitely, resisting rust and salt deteriora- tion. Classic Tube manufactures pre-bent replacement brake, transmission and fuel lines as well as brake accessories for most cars, trucks and SUVs. Classic Tube's tubing products are made in the USA, and can be shipped worldwide. For more information, visit www.classic tube.com. True Bolt-On Sequential Shifting is Here The Bremer Sequential Shifter is the sim- plest and most effective bolt-on upgrade to convert your stock, H-pattern street car transmission into a sequential race machine. Developed over a three-year period, the Bremer Sequential Shifter was creat- ed to deliver a true sequential shifting option to car enthusiasts around the globe. Developed to meet key criteria – size, strength, simplicity and adaptability – the Bremer Sequential Shifter installs in minutes and replaces your stock shifter without taking up additional cabin space or requiring any modifications to gear- box internals. The 40 percent reduction in throw dramatically reduces the time taken to shift gears and the true sequen- tial action means you'll never miss a gear again. Ever. The Shifter's adaptability means it can be rotated a full 360 degrees (in 30- degree increments) to suit a multitude of car and driver combinations, and allows drivers to shift using either a forward or reverse-pattern motion. Adjustment is simple and quickly puts the shifter at just the right angle to suit your driving style. Thanks to the simple nature of the installation, you can transfer the Bremer Sequential Shifter from car to car with ease or change your daily driv- er into a weekend weapon in no time at all. The Bremer Sequential Shifter is engineered for a lifetime of use in high- performance applications and is manu- factured from 6061-T6 aluminum to deal with the harshest automotive envi- ronments. Drivers can also choose to mount their shifter wherever they like thanks to the optional remote-mount kit, per- fect for converting a factory remote- mount shifter or for mounting your shifter closer to the steering wheel for racing use. The Bremer Sequential Shifter will fit nearly all top-loading manual transmissions in production today including T5, T56, TKO, TR 6060 and many more. See the website for a full list of compatible transmissions and options. For more information, go to www .bremershifters.com.