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University of Michigan to build test facility for connected and automated vehicles

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The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved plans to proceed with the design of a unique environment for testing connected and automated vehicles. Launched last spring, the MTC builds on U-M’s broad base of expertise and experience working with government and industry on transportation research over the years.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Honda unveils two key future safety technologies toward the realization of its goal for zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050

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The second is the “Safe and Sound Network Technology” which connects all road users, both people and mobility products, through telecommunications, making it possible to predict potential risks and help people avoid such risks before collisions actually occur. Safe and Sound Network Technology.

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NSF awards $5M to UM for first remotely accessible, augmented-reality facility for autonomous transportation research

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million to the University of Michigan to enable academic researchers and students nationwide to access the world’s first cloud-based, augmented-reality testbed for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies. and build test scenarios using a web-based graphical user interface. The Mcity 2.0

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Toyota and NTT agree to collaborate on ICT platform R&D for connected cars; 5G

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have agreed to collaborate on developing, verifying, and standardizing technology in the connected car field, combining the automotive vehicle-related technologies of Toyota with the information and communication technologies(ICT) of NTT Group companies.

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Toyota Blockchain Lab accelerating blockchain technology initiatives and external collaboration

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Blockchain is expected to be a fundamental technology that supports connecting people and businesses more openly, in a manner that provides safety and security. The progress of the Internet of Things (IoT) has connected various things and services through information and brought greater convenience and efficiency.

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Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

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One natural fertile area that we can exploit is information technology. Information and communication technology together are responsible for an. Here are several strategies we can employ to address the climate crisis and create a sustainable environment for us and the generations that follow. GREENING OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

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