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DOT to award almost $9M to keep Ann Arbor connected vehicle R&D environment going for another 3 years

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The Connected Vehicle Test Environment (CVTE) was developed as a real-world model deployment test site for enabling wireless communications among vehicles and with roadside equipment for use in generating data to enable driver safety warning systems. Connected vehicles Research V2X' Earlier post.) In addition the US.

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VeDeCoM Institue begins operation; focus on low-carbon connected vehicle systems

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VeDeCoM aims to become a reference in three main fields: Vehicle electrification in terms of electric and power electronic machines, reliability, integration and testing of electric energy sources (accumulators, batteries), thermal management, virtual design platforms and electromagnetic compatibility.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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The OnStar Vehicle Insights Fleet Adapter, created by GM’s Global Innovation team, plugs into the OBD-II port of non-GM vehicles, as well as GM vehicles built without OnStar hardware and model year 2014 or older GM vehicles. Daily Trip Summaries: Allow drivers to maintain and reference trip history in an organized manner.

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Ambarella unveils HD 360° view automotive camera solution

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a developer of low-power, HD video compression and image processing semiconductors, introduced the MotorVu 360 automotive surround view and recording reference design. The MotorVu 360 reference design combines 360° video surround viewing with full HD recording for the next generation of automotive camera systems. Ambarella, Inc.,

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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2014 Sprinter. The reduced slip on the lockup clutch gives a more direct connection to the accelerator pedal and therefore provides greater agility, the company says. An integrated electronic control unit measures the recorded data continuously, identifying the road surface and markings by reference to differences in contrast.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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In 2016, TNCs were 15% of all intra-San Francisco vehicle trips, which is 12 times the number of taxi trips, while in New York in 2016, TNC ridership equaled that of yellow cab and doubled annually between 2014 and 2016. They have been referred to by several names, including ridesourcing, ride-hailing, and e-hail.

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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

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These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Sorento CUV. KMA and Google say they look forward to continuing to work together to bring innovative navigation solutions to enhance the connected car experience. —Henry Bzeih, head of the connected car program and chief technology strategist, KMA.

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