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LA deploying 100 connected light poles; Philips SmartPoles with 4G LTE

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The City of Los Angeles (LA) will be the first city in the world to deploy 100 Philips SmartPoles—connected LED street lighting that includes fully integrated 4G LTE wireless telecommunications technology by Ericsson. The analog light pole has evolved right here in Los Angeles. Philips SmartPole. Click to enlarge.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Vehicles include light, heavy and transit vehicles. Coverage/scale.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Gates Carbon Belt Drive simplifies maintenance and extends vehicle longevity. Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments. Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night. Bafang rear hub motor. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips.

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Neural Propulsion Systems launches NPS 500 integrated multi-modal sensing platform for autonomous vehicles

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Lidar, radar and cameras will all play significant roles in creating the ideal autonomous driving platform and there is no question that tightly connected sensors with onboard data fusion for automated driving enables more functionalities. Chips: 650 Tb/s sensor-data processing on network of tightly connected custom signal processing chips.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors. 2,801,390.

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DRIVE C2X presents results of large-scale connected vehicle field testing in Europe

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The system warns drivers to give way to an approaching emergency vehicle, identified by flashing emergency lights and sirens. The Road Works Warning-System warns drivers at an early stage when approaching a road works area, e.g. road building, maintenance, mowing. Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA).

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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41% are tradesmen or companies in the construction or delivery sector often operating in urban environments. The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive.

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