US to issue proposed rules on Chinese connected vehicles in August
The US Commerce Department plans to issue proposed rules on connected vehicles next month and expects to impose limits on some software made in China and other countries deemed adversaries, a senior official said Tuesday. “We’re looking at a few components and some software – not the whole car – but it would be some […]
INRIX signs deal to license High-Frequency OEM Connected Vehicle Data
INRIX have announce the addition of the largest high-frequency, high-volume OEM Connected Vehicle dataset on the market to its already expansive data lake. This is the latest of four new data source agreements for INRIX in the last year, including data from connected vehicles, mobile devices, and shared mobility. Says Ahmed Darrat, INRIX Chief Product […]
TTF Conference sessions now available via YouTube
Recordings of all the papers, speeches and panel sessions from the sold-out Transport Technology Forum Conference last month are now available on the organisation’s YouTube channel. Watch all the recordings here. The event in Leicestershire was organised by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) on behalf of the TTF, which is co-funded by the […]
Dozens of delegates use NPP and in-vehicle signage solutions demonstrated at TTF Conference
The Transport Technology Forum is estimating that more than 70 delegates at its conference last month tried out the new National Parking Platform (NPP) and downloaded the bespoke app to experience in-vehicle signing on their own Android and Apple smartphones when travelling to the event. The app delivered delegates right to the entrance to the […]
US sounds Chinese CAV warning
The US Commerce Department’s 60-day window for public comments regarding the national security concerns of connected vehicles closed this week, with a leading transportation group issuing a grave warning about potential threats to the US automotive industry. The threats surround the possibility of foreign adversaries – particularly China – taking advantage of the technology in […]
TTF launches new Suppliers’ Directory at biggest ever annual conference
The Transport Technology Forum is launching a new online directory for the intelligent transport systems industry supply chain to detail their products and services. The aim of the directory is to connect local authorities with technology suppliers who can support with the Green Light Funds, Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant and Intelligent Traffic Management Fund project […]
FCC opens rulemaking to study ‘connected car stalking’
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Monday that it is launching a formal proceeding to study ways to prevent abusers from using car connectivity tools to harass domestic violence survivors. The agency said it has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking which will home in on how to make sure automakers and wireless service providers are moving […]
Highways Voices hears about real-time road condition data using existing car sensors with Tactile Mobility
Sometimes at Highways News, a company pitches for an article or podcast interview that is so intriguing, we just say yes to find out more. Tactile Mobility is one such company, delivering enhanced road data using existing technologies found throughout our cars, utilising AI and sensors to map out road conditions, forecast changes in roadway friction […]
US government investigates Chinese cars for security risks
The American Government is looking into threats foreign-made connected cars could have on the country’s security, pointing to an “acute and persistent threat” from China. The Department of Commerce has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment to inform the potential development of regulations to secure and safeguard the Information and […]
American regulators consider connected car rules to protect abused people
The agency US Federal Communications Commission is considering introducing safeguards to stop domestic abusers from tracking victims through connected vehicles. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is asking other commissioners to start the process of drawing up new regulations. The FCC says her proposal would examine how the agency can use existing law to ensure car manufacturers […]
