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Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

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The Commonwealth of Virginia recently hosted a live trial of a new driver and pedestrian safety concept that allows near-real-time notification of roadway hazards through 5G and edge technologies. The North American live trial was conducted on the Virginia Smart Road operated by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in Blacksburg, VA.

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BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. Concept DYNAMIC CARGO. The rear section remains stable through all corners without tilting towards the road.

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Virginia Tech Transportation Inst. investigating adaptive stop/yield traffic signs; part of connected vehicle research

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Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are in the early stages of investigating the development of adaptive stop and yield traffic signs. The concept is to replace conventional roadside stop and yield signs with an in-vehicle display that would automatically alert the driver of what actions to take, if any.

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Toyota introduces “Smart INSECT” connected EV

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced the “Smart INSECT” (Information Network Social Electric City Transporter), a next-generation communications-linked electric concept model that uses information technology (IT) services to support its driver’s lifestyle and activities. Smart INSECT concept. Click to enlarge.

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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Within the Netherlands transport sector, inland navigation accounts for 5% of carbon dioxide emissions. The concept is based on the use of replaceable battery containers, to be known as “ZESPacks”.

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Hyundai describes Metamobility concept, introduces Mobility of Things

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Hyundai Motor used CES in Las Vegas as the platform to describe its new “Metamobility concept”, which will incorporate the use of robotics in both the real world and the metaverse to allow “unlimited freedom of mobility” unconstrained by the physical limitations of movement in time and space.

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils TIGER uncrewed ultimate mobility vehicle concept

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We are constantly looking at ways to rethink vehicle design and development and re-define the future of transportation and mobility. It is also intended to connect to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which can fully charge and deliver TIGER to inaccessible locations. John Suh, Head of New Horizons Studio.

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