article thumbnail

Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

Green Car Congress

The connected car concept uses this high-speed and edge computing technology to communicate with car sensors and pedestrian smartphones, via a user-authorized mobile app—about traffic hazards such as accidents and road construction—for pedestrian and in-vehicle driver safety and efficient navigation.

Virginia 344
article thumbnail

Hyundai prepares for US rules against China-connected vehicles

Teslarati

measures against China-connected vehicles. The South Korean automaker is diversifying its parts supply chain outside China and lobbying efforts in the United States. will regulate any connected vehicles that are equipped with Chinese parts. . will regulate any connected vehicles that are equipped with Chinese parts.

Connect 84
article thumbnail

U.S. Commerce Secretary: U.S. Eying Strong Action Against Chinese Connected Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

lawmakers and regulators understandably have a hard time allowing anything with a connection to China into the lives of American consumers, especially connected devices like smartphones and computers. Vehicles are increasingly becoming the “next big thing” when it comes to connected services, and the U.S.

Chinese 82
article thumbnail

White House Vows to Investigate Security Risks Posed by Foreign-Connected Vehicle Tech

The Truth About Cars

On Thursday, the Biden administration announced plans to investigate the potential national security risks being confronted by American automakers and any threats posed by connected vehicle technologies controlled by foreign adversaries — including China. So today, I am announcing unprecedented actions to ensure that cars on U.S.

Connect 94
article thumbnail

Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

It was one of the deadliest and most damaging natural disasters to ever make landfall in the United States. A key feature of a microgrid is the option of operating it connected to the main grid—a mode called grid-connected—or isolated from the grid, in islanded mode. To that end, engineers at the U.S. percent to 2.8

article thumbnail

ENGIE New Ventures increases investment in 2nd-life battery company Connected Energy

Green Car Congress

ENGIE New Ventures, the corporate venture fund of ENGIE, is participating in a new round of investment to further the development of Connected Energy. Based in the United Kingdom, Connected Energy uses end-of-life EV batteries to create energy storage systems. —Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy.

Connect 186
article thumbnail

KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

Green Car Congress

Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. Unlimited data plans offered by AT&T for eligible Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

Lexus 239