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Insight LiDAR develops first gesture detection sensing technology for autonomous vehicle LiDAR systems

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Insight LiDAR announced that its product, Insight 1600, is the first LiDAR with the combined high resolution and velocity detection to enable pedestrian gesture recognition. When humans drive, we’re constantly scanning the environment around us. —Vice President of Business Development Greg Smolka. —Chris Wood.

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IHS Global Insight Report Projects That Plugged-in Vehicles Could Capture 20% of the Global Market by 2030

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Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. market share for plug-in hybrids and a 9.9%

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Smartphones and sensors as personal, real-time pollution monitors

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This approach ignores big differences in air quality in school and work environments. The researchers concluded that mobile technologies could contribute valuable new insights into air pollution exposure. These studies usually create a picture of exposure based on air pollution levels outside people’s homes. home, school, and commute).

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IBM Research Initiative Developing Adaptive Systems to Provide Personalized Travel Routes to Avoid Gridlock

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IBM has launched a new research initiative to build personalized travel routes for commuters to avoid traffic gridlock. New models will predict the outcomes of varying transportation routes to provide a personalized recommendation that get commuters where they need to go in the fastest time.

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Volvo Trucks deploys first pilot all-electric VNR Truck at TEC Equipment in Southern California

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The Volvo LIGHTS project has provided valuable insight into how to build realistic project timelines. In addition to being outfitted with personal protective equipment (PPE) for working with high voltage, the technicians have been trained on the proper procedure to isolate the high voltage for diagnosis and service repairs.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Of the five, only one is directly transportation-related: Commuters will be able to quickly access personalized recommendations that help them avoid the congestion issues they routinely face and help them get where they need to go in the fastest time. The full list of five is: Your commute will be personalized. Personalized routing.

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IBM and NXP report first results of connected vehicle pilot in Dutch city of Eindhoven

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In the future, a traffic command center could provide more personalized detours, routes and traffic information to a driver to better avoid congestion. The 12-month trial was designed to provide the regional government with insights to maintain roads, reduce traffic congestion and increase road safety.

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