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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. The team’s first step in February 2018 was to use GRIDSMART cameras to create an image dataset of vehicle classes.

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Wyoming Connected Vehicle Pilot determines appropriate tractor-trailer antenna placement and equipment configuration; avoiding DSRC shadow

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The WYDOT (Wyoming Department of Transportation) Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot is focusing on improving safety and mobility by creating new ways to communicate road and travel information to commercial truck drivers and fleet managers along the 402 miles of Interstate 80 (I-80) in the State. Wyoming CV Pilot Tractor Trailer (Source: WYDOT).

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SAIC-GM Connectivity Strategy 2025 lays out roadmap to cloud-based connectivity, autonomy

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SAIC-GM, GM’s Chinese joint venture with SAIC, announced its Connectivity Strategy 2025, which lays out a roadmap for its connectivity development from 2017 through 2025. 2018: Launch Over the Air (OTA) online data updates, vehicle diagnosis and alerts. 2020: Promote connected vehicle (V2X) technology to make mobility safer.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Blue Bird, Fulton Co. Schools join Audi, Applied Information on connected vehicle deployment to boost school bus and school zone safety

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Additionally, stop-arm violations continue to be a danger to school children—when a driver speeds up or fails to stop when a school bus is flashing its red signal lights and extending its stop sign. This technology can help prevent accidents during student pickup and dropoff, which is when students are most at risk.

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The X-Ray Tech That Reveals Chip Designs

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The same is true—with much higher stakes—for microelectronic chips: How can engineers confirm that what’s inside has truly met the intent of the designers? How can a semiconductor design company tell whether its intellectual property was stolen? We began our examination by cutting out a 10-micrometer-wide cylinder from the G3260.

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Audi of America, Virginia DOT and Qualcomm plan initial C-V2X deployment in Virginia

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In line with the Federal Department of Transportation’s announcement to establish a First Responder Safety Pilot Program ( earlier post ), the organizations’ combined efforts are designed to focus on improving safety for construction workers and motorists alike. The inclusion of shorter-range, direct communication in the 5.9

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