Text from Volkswagen of America. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - This summer, in addition to superheroes at the box office, the Smithsonian will display an SUV with amazing abilities that has accomplished an extraordinary feat: without any human assistance, it is able to drive itself. 2 million prize at the DARPA Grand Challenge in October, will be featured in the Robotics Collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History through the summer. Stanley defeated 22 other unmanned vehicles in a rigorous, 132-mile championship race over rough desert roads, mountain trails, dry lake beds and tunnels, using only onboard sensors and navigation equipment. The DARPA Grand Challenge is an annual competition and a field test intended to accelerate research and development in autonomous ground vehicles. Stanley performed flawlessly over the 132-mile Nevada course and achieved victory after six hours 54 minutes. Nearly 200 vehicles from around the world originally entered the competition. A series of semifinal competitions narrowed the final field to 23, including Stanley.
Stanley’s performance is even greater when compared to the previous year’s Grand Challenge: In 2004, no vehicle completed the route or lasted longer than seven miles. Stanford University, with the technological support and innovations of the Volkswagen Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), transformed the Touareg to drive itself without human assistance. Stanley is built from a stock, diesel-powered Volkswagen Touareg R5 modified with full-body skid plates and a reinforced front bumper. It is actuated by a drive-by-wire system developed by the ERL. All processing takes place on 6 Pentium M computers and measurements are incorporated from GPS, a 6DOF inertial measurement unit, and wheel speed for pose estimation. “This was the first time in history that a robot was able to accomplish such a long autonomous drive at such high speeds. It’s a major step toward "smarter" vehicles,” said Dr. Carlo Rummel, ERL executive director. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Jetta, GTI, GLI, Passat, Passat Wagon, Touareg and Phaeton through more than 600 independent U.S.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has a 8-speed shiftable automatic. How long is the 2011 VW Touareg? The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 15 ft. 8.8 in. (188.8 in.) long. How tall is the 2011 VW Touareg? The height of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 5 ft. 8.2 in. (68.2 in.). Is the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg front wheel drive rear wheel drive or four wheel drive? The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has four wheel drive. What is the cargo capacity of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg with all seats in place? The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has 32.1 cu.ft. What is the city and highway range of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg in miles? The EPA range estimate for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 422.4 mi. 607.2 mi. on the highway. What kind of fuel does the 2011 VW Touareg use? The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg runs on premium unleaded (recommended). What is the EPA city and highway mileage estimate for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg? The EPA mileage estimate for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 16 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway.
What is the drivetrain warranty on the 2011 VW Touareg? The drivetrain warranty of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 10 yr./ 100000 mi.. What is the rear track of the 2011 VW Touareg? The rear track of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 5 ft. 5.7 in. (65.7 in.). What ground clearance does the 2011 VW Touareg have? The ground clearance of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 0 ft. 7.9 in. (7.9 in.). What is the front track of the 2011 VW Touareg? The front track of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 5 ft. 4.9 in. (64.9 in.). Does the 2011 VW Touareg include free maintenance? The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has free maintenance for 3 yr./ 36000 mi.. How many horsepower does the engine in the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg have? The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg's engine produces 280 hp @ 6200 rpm. What are the release dates for Roadfly TV - 2005 2010 NYIAS 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?
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