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Volkswagen and Siemens partnering on traffic light V2X tests using WLANp in Wolfsburg

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In a joint project, the city of Wolfsburg, Volkswagen and Siemens are currently setting up a test section on a main road in Wolfsburg in which ten traffic signal systems will transmit the traffic light phases in the vicinity via the V2X technology WLANp (ITS-G5). Earlier post.). An essential condition for avoiding false warnings.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

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Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers.

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US DOT launches largest-yet road test of V2X connected vehicle crash avoidance technology

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today launched the largest-yet road test of connected vehicle crash avoidance technology in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NHTSA will use the valuable data from the ‘model deployment' as it decides if and when these connected vehicle safety technologies should be incorporated into the fleet.

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IBM and NXP report first results of connected vehicle pilot in Dutch city of Eindhoven

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The trial demonstrated how the connected car automatically shares braking, acceleration and location data that can be analyzed by the central traffic authority to identify and resolve road network issues. Incidents included heavy rain, black spots, switching on of hazard lights or fog. IBM and NXP Semiconductors N.V.

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Stellantis to invest more than €30B in electrification and software through 2025

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Through 2030, Stellantis’ LEV mix for passenger cars in Europe is targeted to steadily grow to more than 70%—10 percentage points ahead of current industry assumptions for overall market mix. In the US, Stellantis’ LEV mix for passenger cars and light-duty trucks is expected to be more than 40% by 2030.

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Audi’s new Q3 Sportback to offer 48V mild-hybrid system

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For the market launch in Europe, a gasoline and a diesel engine are available. Depending on the driving situation, road condition, and personal preferences, the driver can vary the car’s characteristics via the standard dynamic handling system, Audi drive select, in six profiles, including the offroad mode.

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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers

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This decision, confirmed by a company spokesperson to Automotive News Europe in alignment with a union statement, has raised concerns among unions, prompting a call for immediate talks with the company. Of course, its home turf of Italy has some of the lowest EV adoption rates in Europe, at just 4% of the market. Get started today!

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