Volvo uses connectivity to add hazard warnings
Volvo cars in America are adding hazard light and slippery road alerts to vehicles in America, in order to warn other Volvo drivers of danger in real time. It’s partnered with Waycare Technologies to share anonymised information with traffic authorities and other drivers through Waze. Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert will allow certain […]
“Talking cars” could save lives
Communication technologies allowing cars to intelligently interpret their surroundings and alert drivers to potential hazards, could reduce vehicle crashes by up to 78%, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. The eight-month project involved a comprehensive analysis of traffic accident data in the state of Victoria between 2006 and 2019 using traffic micro-simulation […]
Three quarters of vehicles to be connected in five years – report
A new report is predicting the global connected car market is expected to double in the next five years with more than 270 million shipped during 2020-2025. Research from Counterpoint’s Smart Automotive service only represents the global passenger car shipments with embedded connectivity and does not include connectivity via smartphone. Commenting on the findings, Senior […]
Wejo and Cosworth partner on connected car solution
The connected car data company Wejo is collaborating with automotive specialists Cosworth to identify and investigate intelligent mobility and vehicle data concepts. The companies say the initiative will help drive future innovations and “enhance the overall experience for the benefit of drivers and car manufacturers”. The companies will work on solutions based on Cosworth’s AliveDrive, […]
Connectivity report highlights scope of existing tech
A major new report is highlighting how everyday technology already installed in vehicles or added by drivers could enable a range of connected services to be developed and deployed. It says this could make driving smoother and safer and traffic management more efficient and effective, but only if gaps in the chain between data generation, […]
Amazon’s ring offers car security
Amazon’s doorbell security company Ring is launching a range of products specifically designed for cars. Its product the Ring Car Alarm is designed to protect the car by sending an alert immediately to the Ring app when it detects an event, such as a bump, break-in, tow-away or an attempt to open the door. The […]
Ford trialling accident prediction technology
A consortium led by Ford is developing a way of using connected vehicle and roadside sensor data to predict where road crashes may take place. The Data-Driven Road Safety Tool will analyse the information to suggest the likely locations and possible root causes of potential road safety hotspots. Researchers say the insights will enable cities […]
Toyota and AWS collaborate on mobility platform
Toyota Motor Corporation Amazon Web Services have agreed to expand their global collaboration on the Mobility Services Platform which helps Toyota engineers develop, deploy, and manage the next generation of data-driven mobility services. The companies say Toyota’s MSPF leverages the “reliability and scalability” of AWS’s global infrastructure, as well as development expertise from AWS Professional […]
University launches Masters in C-ITS
Middlesex University in London is setting up a new Masters of Science qualification in Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems. Starting this autumn, the course will be offered with either a one year full-time or two year part-time options. It’ll be led by Dr Glenford Mapp, who is an Associate Professor working on the development of new […]
Mercedes updates its connected car apps
Mercedes-Benz is offering developers a platform to work with its Mercedes me apps, which link a driver’s smartphone with their vehicle. Three apps are available to download with immediate effect in the App Store and in the Google Play Store and will be available in over 40 Mercedes me markets by the end of the […]