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Audi names vehicle networking strategy Audi connect; expanding functions in summer 2011

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Audi has named its vehicle networking strategy “Audi connect.” The topics bundled within Audi connect will largely determine the mobility of the future. With Audi connect, the company is building on the foundation of a collaboration with Google that began in 2005. Car and internet.

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IBM and NXP report first results of connected vehicle pilot in Dutch city of Eindhoven

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The trial demonstrated how the connected car automatically shares braking, acceleration and location data that can be analyzed by the central traffic authority to identify and resolve road network issues. Incidents included heavy rain, black spots, switching on of hazard lights or fog. IBM and NXP Semiconductors N.V.

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Ford trialing GLOSA app in Mondeo hybrids in UK; “riding the green wave”

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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.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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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. Traffic light assistant. The lights transmit information about their switching sequences.

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

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The pilot programs were held between August 2011 and January 2012 to gather feedback from 688 drivers who participated in tests of vehicle-to-vehicle communications. DAC application were: EEBL: Emergency Electronic Brake Lights. Earlier post.). FCW: Forward Collision Warning. BSW/LCW: Blind Spot Warning/Lane Change Warning.

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Alon USA receives go ahead for Bakersfield, CA rail terminal and refinery project; Bakken light crude

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has received the necessary approval from the Kern County Board of Supervisors to construct a new rail facility at the Bakersfield refinery and to make modifications to the refinery that will allow it to process light crude—e.g., Alon USA Energy, Inc. Bakken Crude. the routes over which the crude oil will be transported.

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BMW Research, EURECOM and Technische Universität München collaborating on connected vehicle research

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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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