The European Parliament has just approved a new Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) directive, aimed at creating a cleaner, safer, and more efficient transport system throughout Europe. The new is intended to accelerate the deployment of innovative transport technologies across Europe.
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French researchers are investigating ways in which motorcycles and mopeds might benefit from Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) technologies and applications. Prospective applications reportedly include vehicle-to-roadside communications, improved safety, and human/machine interfaces that reduce stress.
A new Google Labs webservice aims to help drivers find and share parking spaces. Using this new cooperative service, which unsurprisingly requires the use of Android-based smartphones, “we’ll all save time, save gas, and reduce pollution,” says Google.
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After nearly two decades, intelligent transportation system (ITS) technology is finally gaining ground on our highways, according to a recent article in Better Roads Magazine. While ideas like self-driving vehicles have tickled the fancy of the media and the public, a more immediate goal of ITS is to enable the tracking of vehicle movements in order to manage traffic volume and reduce congestion, the article suggests.
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It’s Saturday, which means you have chores to do. You jump in your minivan and turn the ignition. Without being told, your favorite song is cued, your seat is automatically heated to your preferred temperature, and you are reminded of about how many miles you can drive until you need gas. “Oh,” you think, “I’ll get gas first.” With the touch of a button, your navigation system shows your current location and the price of gas at the five nearest gas stations.
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