Autonomous Vehicles

Europe News:  CVIS survey report examines motorists’ opinions of safety systems
11th September 2007

Europe News: CVIS survey report examines motorists’ opinions of safety systems

According to the results of a survey conducted in twelve European countries, data privacy is still one of the main concerns of motorists using e-Safety systems. 8,000 motorists from...

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Asia News:  Unique service features boost demand in South Korea’s telematics sector
10th September 2007

Asia News: Unique service features boost demand in South Korea’s telematics sector

The unique features offered in the South Korean telematics services, such as safety, security and emergency assistance, are expected to drive demand for the telematics industry, says Frost &...

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World News:  Volvo introduces new and updated safety technologies
29th August 2007

World News: Volvo introduces new and updated safety technologies

Volvo has announced new and updated safety technologies to alert tired and distracted drivers, and to help prevent rear-end collisions. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

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World News:  Markets for automotive camera systems to exceed $100m by 2012
21st August 2007

World News: Markets for automotive camera systems to exceed $100m by 2012

According to ABI Research, the market for camera-based safety systems – designed to help reduce accidents caused by inattentive or sleepy drivers – will surpass $100 million by 2012....

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World News:  DARPA announces 36 semi-finalists for Urban Challenge
14th August 2007

World News: DARPA announces 36 semi-finalists for Urban Challenge

Dr Tony Tether, director of the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has named the 36 teams selected as semi-finalists for the autonomous vehicle competition – the DARPA Urban...

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Europe News:  Valeo acquires Connaught Electronics
30th July 2007

Europe News: Valeo acquires Connaught Electronics

Valeo has completed the acquisition of Connaught Electronics, a transaction that strengthens Valeo’s Driving Assistance domain through the extension of its line of camera-based vision solutions for low-speed manoeuvring....

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America News:  GMAC offers low-mileage discounts to OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics subscribers
26th July 2007

America News: GMAC offers low-mileage discounts to OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics subscribers

GMAC Insurance and OnStar have announced the rollout of the Low-Mileage Discount program, an opt-in program that works on the premise that customers who drive less should pay less....

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World News:  Siemens VDO researches “wrong-way driving warning” system
25th July 2007

World News: Siemens VDO researches “wrong-way driving warning” system

Siemens VDO is conducting research for a warning system that can protect drivers from entering freeways or one-way streets from the wrong direction. Using the synergistic integration of camera-based...

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Asia News:  Nissan tests drink-driving prevention technology
25th July 2007

Asia News: Nissan tests drink-driving prevention technology

Nissan Motor Co will begin testing a new on-board breathalyser system that can disable the vehicle’s ignition if the system detects the presence of alcohol above the specified level....

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America News:  LoJack and CarMart partner to stop US-Mexico cross-border vehicle theft
18th July 2007

America News: LoJack and CarMart partner to stop US-Mexico cross-border vehicle theft

LoJack Corp has entered into an agreement with its Mexican licensee, CarMart, to provide a powerful solution to the growing problem of cross-border vehicle theft. The two companies will...

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Europe News:  RCI addresses business impact of interoperable tolling
13th July 2007

Europe News: RCI addresses business impact of interoperable tolling

The Special Session on road charging at the 6th European ITS Congress in June focused on the opportunities of cross-European interoperable tolling. The European Commission-supported RCI Project, which is...

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World News:  Vehicle safety will drive early deployments of DSRC
12th July 2007

World News: Vehicle safety will drive early deployments of DSRC

While industry participants continue to fine-tune the details of the standard for Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC), major players are keen to start rolling out some product to begin getting...

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