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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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LCA study finds connected and automated vehicle subsystems could enable net reduction in vehicle energy use and GHGs by up to 9%

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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al. —Gawron et al. 7b04576.

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8 Products That Excel at Protecting Children’s Digital Privacy

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In the IEEE Standards Association ’s continued effort to help organizations create a safe, secure, privacy-preserving digital environment for youngsters, it recently released the second edition of “Applied Case Studies for Designing Trustworthy Digital Experiences for Children.” VPC is required to access advanced digital experiences.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

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Artificial intelligence and connected vehicles are interesting inventions in the field of vehicles. A self-driving car is capable of driving itself sensing the environment with no help of a driver. Ability to analyze the environment and react according to the conditions is not an easy process. Proximity sensors, cameras, etc.

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Everything you should know about Smart energy Meter

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Unlike traditional meters that require manual reading by a utility service person, smart meters automatically collect and transmit data on energy usage. Various communication technologies can be used, such as radio frequency (RF), power-line communication (PLC), cellular networks, or wired connections.

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Volkswagen unveils electric, Level 5 autonomous I.D. VIZZION concept sedan

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A virtual ‘host’ knows the personal preferences of the vehicle guests and it adapts to each of them individually. Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to programs capable of self-learning by using algorithms to recognize, evaluate and interpret patterns. Interaction with the I.D. Artificial Intelligence. In addition, the I.D.

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Wireless Worries Overshadow Triumphs of RF Research

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Kenneth Foster: In the context of RF safety, exposure refers to the fields outside the body, while dose refers to energy absorbed within body tissues. For example, a number of scientists are surveying levels of RF fields in the environment, to address the public's health concerns. The list goes on.