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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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Almost half of global consumers (46%) are considering purchasing a car in the next 12 months, an increase from 35% in April 2020. This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection.

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Does e-commerce affect the amount of travel in the United States?

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Of interest in this study were the following three variables from ATUS related to “purchasing goods and services.”. Average time spent traveling per day for all persons in connection with purchasing goods and services. Average percentages of persons traveling per day in connection with purchasing goods and services.

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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

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Examples of these digital services are connectivity apps that control comfort functions of the car, such as pre-air conditioning of the vehicle via a mobile device. This is of interest, for example, to the second or third owners of a vehicle as it gives them the opportunity to adapt pre-owned vehicles to personal needs and desires.

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How men and women differ in their travel patterns

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The analysis used the following two variables from ATUS: Average percentage of persons traveling (using any travel mode) per day by activity. Average hours spent traveling per day by activity for persons who traveled in connection with the activity. Men are more likely than women to travel in connection with work (39.5%

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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) designed to improve transportation for communities in Southeast Michigan. The announcement took place in front of Michigan Central Station which Ford purchased in 2018.

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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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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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The Genesis GV60 enters the US market with a number of available world-first automotive features, including Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere. These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet.