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Initial positive results of C-V2X connected school zone and buses pilot; now fine-tuning

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have completed a cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) connected school zone and buses technology initial deployment ( earlier post ). The initial deployment is taking place in Alpharetta, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb where Applied Information develops next-generation communications technology with connected infrastructure throughout its 78.5-square-mile

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DOE, GM, Mathworks launch EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge; 15 universities selected

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GM will provide student teams across 15 academic institutions with a Cadillac LYRIQ, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, to develop and to demonstrate technology that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything connectivity. Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA). Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, IL).

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Werner piloting Aurora’s autonomous trucks on 600-mile route in Texas

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trucking industry: Atlanta to Los Angeles. The pilot is designed to advance the Aurora Driver, and Aurora Horizon, Aurora’s autonomous truck product, to develop a robust service for carriers. This lane represents the middle leg of one of the busiest commercial thoroughfares for Werner and the US.

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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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The Fulton County School System, located in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area, has also joined the deployment, lending its expertise in school transportation and infrastructure. Blue Bird Corp., to deploy cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology aimed at helping reduce vehicle hazards that school children face every year.

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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta this week, Bosch is showcasing its portfolio of automated, connected and electrified technologies for commercial vehicles. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles. Thermal management.

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Infinitum Electric closes $1.8M Series A to bring new electric motor technology to market; increasing R&D for EV applications

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The continuous coil design limits internal connections and increases life expectancy. In the absence of mechanical interference, this insulation method and stator design is almost indestructible, the company says. The company will showcase its HVAC technology at the AHR EXPO in Atlanta next week.

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Eaton introduces new Flex Power Distribution Unit for commercial electric vehicles

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Eaton’s eMobility business has introduced a new Flex Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for high-voltage electrified commercial vehicles; the new unit is uniquely designed to handle multiple load requirements. The Flex PDU will be introduced on 29 October at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta, Georgia.

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