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Prototype PNNL, UW webapp predicts parking space availability for delivery drivers

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A collaboration between Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the University of Washington’s Urban Freight Lab has developed a prototype webapp that combines smart sensors and machine learning to predict parking space availability. They can see available and unavailable parking spots depicted in green and red, respectively.

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Applied Information announces full C-V2X roadside and onboard units; upgrade to 5G, DSRC buy-back program

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Applied Information, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure solutions, announced the availability of full Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) Connected Vehicle Roadside Units (RSU) and Onboard Units (OBU) with an automatic upgrade to 5G NR when the technology becomes available.

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Rivian R2 will be available in Europe

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In preparation for the unveiling, the company revealed a few tidbits about its new electric vehicle (EV), including the fact that the Rivian R2 will be available in Europe. According to Rivian’s dedicated R2 page , the company’s new EV will be released in Europe in the future.

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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe

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Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service “Traffic Light Information” in Europe. With the Traffic Light Information function, drivers are more in control. In the future, anonymized data from our cars can help to switch traffic lights in cities to better phases and to optimize the traffic flow.

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CMU method makes more data available for training self-driving cars

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Generally speaking, the more road and traffic data available for training tracking systems, the better the results. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a method that increases the amount of data available for training such systems. This 3D information isn’t images, but a cloud of points.

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NIRA Dynamics, InfoCar expand availability of Road Surface Information software with OBD plug-in

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Sweden-based NIRA Dynamics, a software company developing sensor-fusion-based systems for different vehicle applications, is rolling out its Road Surface Information (RSI) software more broadly, in partnership with InfoCar AB. In the future, this data will also help contribute to safer self-driving cars.

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

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New features to enhance the charging experience and further improve system performance will be available on MY21 and certain MY22 vehicles. This first update is a prerequisite for future features. Eligible vehicle owners will receive formal notification once the update is made available to them. One of the parts of the ID.4

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