The second annual IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference today launched its conference website and issued a call for papers. Scheduled for Dec. 13-15, 2010 in New Jersey, IEEE VNC 2010 will cover a wide range of networking topics, including V2V, V2I, and VANET communications, as well as the overall impact of connected vehicles on transportation efficiency and safety.
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NAVTEQ says the U.S. Department of Transportation will use its map data across a wide range of research and analysis programs aimed at bringing advanced technologies into the nation’s transportation system. Initially, the company’s geospatial information and services will be incorporated into GeoMiler, a route-modeling application aimed at optimizing the performance of the nation’s freight transportation system.
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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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