Italian luxury automaker, Maserati, is making strides in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with its MC20 supercar, reaching an astonishing speed of 177mph in a demonstration project spearheaded by Politecnico di Milan University. The project was also behind the 2023 debut of a similar car powered by AI as the pace car for an Italian sports car race.
The project aims to utilize AI technology as a means of streamlining urban traffic, marrying speed and technology to revolutionize city driving. The rich history of Maserati is riddled with notable figures and events. On this day in 1920, Alberto Crespo, a noteworthy driver hailing from Argentina, was born. Crespo, an exceptional driver, had a brief brush with the World Championship, failing to qualify for the Italian Grand Prix in 1952 while driving a Maserati 4CLT/48.
In other Maserati news, Ken Miles, a notable figure in the world of sports car racing, was spotted giving an army recruit a memorable ride in his own Station wagon towing his Typo 61 Maserati, topping speeds of 100mph. Looking forward, the Maserati brand is also making headlines for its all-electric car, Levante, promising to provide an exhilarating and environmentally-friendly driving experience.
As Maserati continues its pursuit of innovation and style, the potential for AI and automotive technology is clear specially now that there is no one single company with a lead. With successful demonstrations such as hitting 177mph with an AI in control, it seems the question isn’t if AI will influence our future driving experiences, but when.