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AUGUST 1, 2011

Entries in the Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge had to be based on an innovative use for dedicated short-range communications (DSRC), a wireless technology similar to WiFi. Vehicles in a six-car pileup automatically inform emergency responders and traffic management centers. 2011 in Orlando, Florida. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 8, 2011

Ford has selected Airbiquity to serve as systems integrator, providing connected vehicle services and infrastructure to its electrified vehicle (EV) programs. announced the first commercial implementation of the companies’ connected services platform for Electric Vehicles (EVs), as available in the Nissan LEAF. Emission Reporting.

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JANUARY 15, 2011

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse highlighted the company’s machine-to-machine (M2M) Connected Transportation initiative in a keynote address to the Detroit Economic Club, including the introduction of new partnerships. At Sprint, our vision goes beyond connecting millions of cars. —Dan Hesse.

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MAY 18, 2010

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that AM General LLC will collaborate in producing the Transit Connect Electric. AM General will receive Transit Connect gliders from the Ford manufacturing location in Turkey, and Force Drive electric components from Azure and supplier facilities in North America.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Ford is now shipping beta test kits of its open-source connectivity research platform, OpenXC ( earlier post ), to developers and universities around the world. The CAN translation module is a microcontroller with two connections: one to the CAN bus via the OBD-II port, and one to the host device via USB. OpenXC architecture.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

has introduced Connect 360—a real-time, cloud-based business analytics dashboard for Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses, operated by New Flyer Connect. Connect 360 is an enhanced and added feature, specifically engineered to track battery-electric, zero-emission bus (ZEB) performance using secure cloud-based technology.

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MAY 10, 2012

BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH and EURECOM, which have been partnering for six years on the integration of intelligent information and communication technologies in vehicles, have expanded their cooperation with a focus on next-generation mobile networks for use in the networked vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Since it was launched as a 2011 model, the Nissan Leaf electric car has been offered with a telematics system that relies on a cellular connection to deliver information to the driver. NissanConnectEV, formerly known as Carwings, lets owners monitor functions like climate control and remote charging.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

traffic management data such as information about temporary disruptions (roadworks) or events and strategic diversion recommendation accessible to navigation systems and to take this into account in route planning. The lights transmit information about their switching sequences. Traffic light assistant.

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JUNE 3, 2011

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has earned a 5-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Five-year subscription to OnStar’s Directions and Connections Plan including Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigation.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

At CES 2015 in January, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Natl Book Network, 2011. Big Data Connected vehicles Mobility services Sensors Urban mobility'

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will display the Fun-Vii (Vehicle, interactive, Internet) concept vehicle at the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. This allows the entire vehicle to function as a terminal for displaying messages or other information. Click to enlarge.

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The advances include more dense logic and a 16-fold increase in the connectivity within 3D-stacked chips, and they will be among the first top-end technologies the company has ever shared with chip architects from other companies. The San Jose event, IFS Direct Connect, is meant as a sort of coming-out party for the new business model.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

In Europe, Ford is trialing its implementation of “Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory” (GLOSA) technology, which uses information on traffic light timings from a roadside unit to display to the driver the best speed to travel to get a green light. For example, a 2011 study by Katsaros et al. —Katsaros et al. 2011.5982524.

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MARCH 31, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 3, 2015

Together with its partner INRIX, a leading provider of transportation intelligence and connected car services, BMW is presenting a research prototype of the Dynamic Parking Prediction application at TU-Automotive Detroit. This information is then presented on the dashboard display. The system is being displayed in a BMW i3.

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JULY 23, 2010

Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones via OnStar. The diagnostic information is current as of the last vehicle start, giving OnStar subscribers an up-to-date health report of their vehicle anytime they need it. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

Founding members of EVCA are ABM, ChargePoint, Clean Fuel Connection, Envision Solar, EV Connect, NRG EVgo, Plugless Power, SeaWave Battery, and Volta, all of which are headquartered or maintain a significant presence in California. The number of public/workplace charging outlets in California has grown by 652% since 2011.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

OnStar and Verizon Wireless unveiled a second-generation connected research vehicle at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The takeaway was developing a more holistic cloud-connected in-vehicle experience.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Steudle recommended that Congress fund research into autonomous and connected vehicle technologies and that lawmakers support the continuing collaboration between USDOT, the state DOTs, and automakers around the world. GHz bandwidth for use by the connected-vehicle program. In 2011, 5.3 —Kirk Steudle. million injuries.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

Debuting in BMW ConnectedDrive systems in the new i3 and i8 electric vehicles, INRIX Intermodal Navigation integrates local public transport connections into journey planning. BMW is showcasing intermodal navigation as well as BMW Connected Drive at CES in Las Vegas. Driver Assistance Systems Mobility services Urban mobility'

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MAY 31, 2019

LE electric, from which the company began the development of electric buses in 2011. The charging of the batteries will take place via a plug-in connection, while the vehicle will be mechanically and electrically prepared for the subsequent installation of the fast-charging pantograph. The Urbino 8.9 The Urbino 8.9

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JANUARY 25, 2013

Volvo Car has enhanced its mobile app, Volvo On Call, with a new design, extra features and added vehicle connectivity. The app also enables users to connect with the plug-in diesel V60 Hybrid. The app enables users to see a wide variety of information about their car via a smartphone. Outside temperature. Honk and Flash.

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Cumulative light-duty PEV deployments by segment, world markets: 2011-2017. Telematics provides the connection to utilities, grid operators, data providers, and owners’ smartphones. Telematics provides the connection to utilities, grid operators, data providers, and owners’ smartphones. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 17, 2014

Engineers and researchers worked to improve the electrical powertrain, the regenerative braking system, the navigation system, and the surround sensors, as well as on functions that connect these elements with each other. OpEneR was launched in May 2011. Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency'

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MARCH 5, 2014

XLV is the latest iteration in a series of multi-interface concepts which were first seen with the XIV-1 presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011. The Safe-Way system offers a number of features to ensure driving convenience, while Special-Sense enables the user to design their own instrument cluster information and presentation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. The front and rear axle modules are connected by an “energy tunnel”, which houses the battery pack. Connectivity. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 11, 2013

Connected services specialist WirelessCar supported BMW and its local service partner China Unicom to introduce ConnectedDrive services to China since September 2012. BMW’s services include emergency, breakdown, and concierge calls as well as remote door unlock, traffic information and further internet-based services.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi intends to develop connected car technologies that reduce congestion and improve safety. The research is also focused on providing information to motorists on the driving conditions that will confront them before they begin their journeys—and along their routes—each day.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit will be led by Managing Director Ted Serbinski—a Silicon Valley transplant, entrepreneur and investor who relocated in 2011 to Detroit to join Detroit Venture Partners. Connected vehicles Mobility Mobility services' The program will kick off in early summer next year and conclude on Sept.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Ford will unveil the Ford Evos Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the driver’s “personal cloud” of information is at the heart of the vision for its capabilities. Click to enlarge. —Paul Mascarenas. Enhanced driving experience.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Ford announced both a $100 price cut for Ford SYNC, its hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system, along with expanded availability by offering it as an option on base trim levels for the first time. Customers who opt for SYNC will pay $295 for the in-car connectivity system, previously priced at $395.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

This project brings to life a connected car that essentially predicts the behavior of its driver, analyzes current and future driving conditions and creates a safer and hopefully less stressful experience for the person behind the wheel. Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Urban mobility' Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Recent studies show that almost half of the respondents would be comfortable using a self-driving car (Accenture 2011). One of the research conclusions is that younger consumers in particular are willing to pay for technology that can help manage distractions created by the urge to be constantly connected in the car too. Power 2012).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2013

Despite many new-vehicle owners saying their factory-installed navigation system is better than their previous system, navigation system satisfaction has declined from 2011, as owners are frustrated by the complexity of menu systems, voice control commands and inputting destinations, according to the J.D.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

It requires a stereo sound system with Bluetooth connectivity—a capability working its way into the mid-priced car market. The phone generates high-pitched beeps and transmits them to the car stereo over the Bluetooth connection. 2011) Detecting Driver Phone Use Leveraging Car Speakers. Flow of the detection algorithm.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2013

Users will be provided information about required driving times by route, and will also be notified of toll discounts for using uncongested expressways. 1997) “NETSTREAM: traffic simulator for evaluating traffic information systems,” IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation System, 1997. Teramoto, E.; doi: 10.1109/ITSC.1997.660522.

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