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Cruise is ‘days away’ from Origin robotaxi mass production

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:34:11 +0000

General Motors’ Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck are on the cusp of mass-producing the Cruise Origin, a driverless vehicle designed to transport up to six passengers. Cruise is GM’s self-driving subsidiary headquartered in San Francisco, which already operates in several cities across the US. The Cruise Origin is devoid of manual steering controls or... Read more »

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IoT Tech Expo: How the IoT is shaping the future of rail

Ryan Daws — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:11:34 +0000

During a session at this year’s IoT Tech Expo North America, the audience heard from Joffrey Lauthier, VP of Transit and Rail at WSP, about how IoT technologies are shaping the future of rail. Positioning vehicles accurately and ensuring their safety is a critical aspect of transportation systems. To achieve this, a variety of sensors... Read more »

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Bristol Temple Meads named UK’s first Station Innovation Zone

Ryan Daws — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:09:17 +0000

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has been named the UK’s first Station Innovation Zone. Isambard Brunel’s station has been an icon of railway architecture since it was built for the Great Western Railway in 1840. Around 10 million passengers continue to use the station every year, a testament to Brunel’s lasting impact on the city... Read more »

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Uber begins testing bus and train bookings in the UK

Ryan Daws — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:09:52 +0000

Uber has begun testing a feature that allows UK citizens to book rail and bus transport. By allowing users to book alternative transport types at the same time as their traditional car rides, Uber hopes to become a one-stop shop for journeys. “We’re excited to launch our new travel offering this summer, allowing a seamless... Read more »

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China to hit mobility giant Didi with a $1B fine

Ryan Daws — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:12:46 +0000

Chinese authorities are set to hit mobility giant Didi with a $1 billion fine, a move that could end a torrid period for the firm. Didi has been in the spotlight of the Chinese government after the company raised $4 billion from selling its stocks in New York. Beijing launched a data security probe into... Read more »

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Cisco and Verizon demo millisecond C-V2X connectivity using MEC

Ryan Daws — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:15:43 +0000

Cisco and Verizon have partnered up to demonstrate millisecond C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) connectivity. The partners used a proof-of-concept demo in Las Vegas to show how cellular and MEC (mobile edge compute) technology can be combined to unlock innovative new solutions for connected vehicles. “This test is a huge milestone in proving that the future of... Read more »

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Vodafone aims to improve European road safety with new platform

Ryan Daws — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:18:34 +0000

Vodafone is launching a platform that uses data from connected vehicles and devices to improve the safety of European roads. The new ‘Safer Transport for Europe Platform’ (STEP) is free and compatible with all in-vehicle navigation systems and third-party map apps. By facilitating faster and more efficient information-sharing between road users, transport authorities, and each... Read more »

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UK commits £1.6B towards improving electric vehicle infrastructure

Ryan Daws — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:57:18 +0000

The UK Government has committed £1.6 billion towards improving the availability and usability of electric vehicle infrastructure. Electric vehicles will be key to meeting climate targets and achieving the government’s aim to become more energy self-sufficient. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We’re powering ahead with plans to help British people go electric, with our expanding... Read more »

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Vodafone Connected Consumer 2030: How smart tech will transform our world

Ryan Daws — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:08:30 +0000

Vodafone held an event to celebrate the launch of a new report exploring how “smart technology will fundamentally transform our experience of the world in the next decade.” The report, Connected Consumer 2030, was conducted by The FutureLaboratory on behalf of Vodafone. An opening video at the start of the event highlighted the challenges we... Read more »

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Amazon’s self-driving vehicle brand Zoox to begin Seattle tests

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:12:28 +0000

Amazon’s self-driving vehicle brand Zoox will soon hit the streets of Seattle following tests in Las Vegas and the Bay Area. Zoox has been testing its vehicles for over four years, but every city is unique. “Our goal isn’t to change mobility in a few states; we want to reimagine transportation for the whole world,”... Read more »

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