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ADB approves $240M to help Kazakhstan modernize transport, improve connectivity

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million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system. Improved transport connectivity will help increase trade links between Kazakhstan and the markets in East Asia, the Caspian Sea region, and further to Europe. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240.3-million

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AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

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RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational, and AFRY, a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, have undertaken an initial study of how the Gulf region and Europe could be linked directly with a pipeline to transport low-carbon hydrogen. million tonnes of hydrogen annually.

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EC JRC report explores future of road transport; moving away from system centered on private car ownership

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The Joint Research Center (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, has released a report exploring the future of road transport, given the advent of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility. Extract of transport technologies funded under Horizon 2020 (H2020). Source: JRC.

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SoCal Edison offering EV grant writing assistance to medium- and heavy-duty fleet owners

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The cost of electrifying commercial fleets can be a significant barrier. Although many millions of dollars in electric vehicle grants are available each year to help with the cost of going electric, the grant programs are often complex, and the application process is time-consuming and very competitive.

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University of Michigan to build test facility for connected and automated vehicles

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The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved plans to proceed with the design of a unique environment for testing connected and automated vehicles. Current plans call for the facility to be completed by fall 2014 at a cost of about $6.5

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Applied Information announces full C-V2X roadside and onboard units; upgrade to 5G, DSRC buy-back program

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a leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure solutions, announced the availability of full Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) Connected Vehicle Roadside Units (RSU) and Onboard Units (OBU) with an automatic upgrade to 5G NR when the technology becomes available. Applied Information, Inc., Earlier post.)

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Navigant forecasts connected vehicle revenue to grow to $36.6B by 2025

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According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from connected vehicle systems is expected to grow from $96.3 Vehicle connectivity for this report includes vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V); vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I); vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P); vehicle-to-cyclist (V2C); and other combinations of communicating with vehicles.

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