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Honda to showcase new connected car and automated driving technologies at 2014 ITS World Congress in Detroit; driver-to-driver “virtual tow”

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Honda also will highlight other latest advancements in “V2X” technologies, including vehicle-to-pedestrian/bicycle (V2P/B) and vehicle-to-motorcycle (V2M). Vehicle-to-Motorcycle: using communications between the vehicle and motorcycle Honda V2M technology will alert the driver and rider of a potential collision.

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BMW i Ventures takes stake in Rever Moto; big data for motorcycle industry

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a motorcycle-­focused mobile and technology company who aims to bring big data to the motorcycle industry. Since launching in 2015, Rever users have tracked millions of miles on motorcycle rides in 119 countries around the world. BMW i Ventures has made a strategic investment in Rever Moto, Inc.,

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DOT to award $42M to New York, Wyoming and Tampa to pilot connected vehicle technologies

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As part of the Department of Transportation (USDOT) national Connected Vehicle Pilot. Additionally, roadside units will be equipped with connected vehicle technology along the FDR Drive between 50 th Street and 90 th Street. Earlier post.) Tampa also committed to measuring the environmental benefits of using this technology.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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2015 Jetta TDI. For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Click to enlarge.

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Continental presenting eHorizon swarm intelligence system for two-wheelers at CES 2017

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In 2015, Continental began road-testing of testing dynamic eHorizon, which implemented the principle of swarm intelligence from the cloud. For this and other functions, Continental has developed a smartphone app equipped with a Bluetooth Connection Manager allowing the smartphone to communicate with the instrument cluster.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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Two hundred connected and all-electric scooters produced by Gogoro, a leading eScooter brand, will be available for the launch in Berlin. The company is already working on solutions for connected parking management, cloud-based fleet management, and app-based mobility assistants that support the multimodal use of different types of transport.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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The report finds that better F/L/O [first/last/one] mile connectivity in cities can significantly improve environment and health outcomes. If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive. Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping increased by 5% in 2 years (2015-2017).