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Audi of America expands Traffic Light Information to include Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA)

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GLOSA can provide speed recommendations to Audi drivers of select 2017 and newer models that can assist drivers in catching the “green wave,” helping to reduce the number of stops at red lights. Audi is committed to moving America in many ways, including through the development of industry-leading connectivity and mobility solutions.

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Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple using NVIDIA DRIVE

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Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple has been hauling mail more than 1,000 miles between Phoenix and Dallas as part of a two-week pilot with the US Postal Service. In 2017, NVIDIA GPU Ventures joined a group of investors led by Chinese social media company Sina in investing more than $20 million in the Chinese startup.

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Inventor of AT&T’s Datakit, the First Virtual Connection Switch, Dies at 85

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AT&T named him chief scientist, and in that position he worked on developing architecture and protocols for a large-scale Internet so that customers could connect to it from their homes. before joining Texas Instruments in Dallas. He was honored for his contributions with the 2017 IEEE Canada Presidents’ Make-a-Difference Award.

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INRIX: shared bikes and scooters could replace nearly 50% of downtown vehicle trips

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Analyzing trillions of anonymous data points from hundreds of millions of connected devices, INRIX ranked the top American, British and German cities where micromobility services have the most potential to reduce vehicle trips. Leveraging big data to plan for micromobility services.

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IHS forecasts 11% rise in China automotive semiconductor market in 2014 due to safety and navigation features

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By 2017, revenue will reach $6.2 Moreover, next-generation technology such as telematics and internal smart connections are forging close ties with OEMs, which could provide the branded market highly needed leverage over the aftermarket. million by 2017. China Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Forecasts'

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A New Wildfire Watchdog

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In the case of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, the 2018 Camp Fire, and the 2020 August Complex Fires, high winds blasted flames through populated areas in the early morning hours while residents were sleeping. In our always-on, sensor-laden, Internet-connected world, shouldn't technology have done better?

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Toyota Research Institute exploring blockchain technology for development of new mobility ecosystem

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Modern vehicles are increasingly aware of their environment through onboard sensors and are increasingly connected to the cloud, roadway infrastructure and other vehicles, all of which are generating massive amounts of valuable data. —Neha Narula, Director, Digital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab.

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