Audi has been conducting research into intelligently controlled traffic for several years in a project known as “travolution.” Among other objectives, the project aims to enable cars to communicate with traffic lights in order to provide smoother traffic flow and reduced CO2 emissions. The company last week released a statement describing the project and reporting on its progress.
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Analyst firm Research and Markets is adding an analysis of the market for wireless information and communication technologies (wireless ICT) to its series of market research reports. The study reportedly relates the use of wireless ICT to intelligent transport systems (ITS) applications, and explores the path to 4G.
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This article presents a vision of a new, cooperative traffic system based on advanced communication hardware and software — what might be thought of as an “automotive Internet.” The article was originally published by ICT Results, which showcases the activities of various EU-funded R&D projects.
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This short, Intel-produced video provides an excellent, high-level introduction to next-generation intelligent transportation systems (ITS) concepts and technologies. Additionally, the 9-minute video includes brief demonstrations of several connected vehicle capabilities derived from the EU’s CVIS (cooperative vehicle infrastructure systems) project.
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Analyst firm Research and Markets is adding an analysis of the market for wireless information and communication technologies (wireless ICT) to its series of market research reports. The study reportedly relates the use of wireless ICT to intelligent transport systems (ITS) applications, and explores the path to 4G.
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