Weathernews Inc and Toyota Motor Corporation began a verification test in Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi on November 1, 2019 in which the conditions of roads and their surroundings are ascertained using the operating status of windshield wipers, as well as weather data. This is part of a joint research effort to increase the accuracy of… Continue reading Weathernews and Toyota join forces in joint research effort to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and increase driver safety using IoT and Big Data in Japan
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Spirent and Midlands Future Mobility establish breakthrough 5G research network
Spirent Communications plc, a provider of test, assurance and analytics solutions for devices and networks, announced a significant expansion of its work with the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick via the Midlands Future Mobility (MFM) initiative in the United Kingdom. MFM will work with Spirent to deploy 5G digital twin technology, which… Continue reading Spirent and Midlands Future Mobility establish breakthrough 5G research network
FCA selects the Cellular Connectivity Solution of Transatel (NTT Group) in Europe for its global connected vehicle “Ecosystem”
FCA Italy announced that it has chosen Transatel’s architecture to provide universal 4G connectivity and a comprehensive connectivity management platform in all 28 countries of the EU and EFTA. The solution will also support 5G as soon as the technology becomes available on the automotive market. Global connectivity will be native to the vehicles, as… Continue reading FCA selects the Cellular Connectivity Solution of Transatel (NTT Group) in Europe for its global connected vehicle “Ecosystem”
Hyundai Mobis increases the 5G connected car development synergies
Hyundai Mobis and KT to share the results of technology development and discuss future collaboration at the Seosan Proving Ground Completed the first development project, e.g. update of the map and C-V2X six months after the start of full-scale development in January Planning to build the autonomous driving remote monitoring system using the 5G communication… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis increases the 5G connected car development synergies
HERE launches AI-based Live Sense SDK to keep drivers informed of unexpected road hazards
HERE Technologies, a mapping and location platform services provider, announces the availability of the HERE Live Sense SDK, a new software development kit (SDK), currently in beta, designed to give drivers real-time insight in order to be able to make informed decisions on upcoming obstacles, road infrastructure or driving conditions, without cloud processing or the… Continue reading HERE launches AI-based Live Sense SDK to keep drivers informed of unexpected road hazards
Car Connectivity Consortium unveils new features for Digital Key specification
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that its Digital Key Release 2.0 specification, which leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable compatible mobile devices such as smartphones to securely access vehicles, is planned for completion by the end of 2019. Release 2.0 introduces a new scalable architecture to support mass adoption, while reducing development… Continue reading Car Connectivity Consortium unveils new features for Digital Key specification
Geotab and Ford launch integrated telematics solution
Geotab, an IoT and connected transportation service provider, announced the availability of the Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford Vehicles. Integrating Ford vehicle data into the MyGeotab platform, fleet managers gain access to one dedicated portal with powerful tools that can process data from vehicles with an embedded modem as well as those which require a… Continue reading Geotab and Ford launch integrated telematics solution
Tata Motors partners with what3words for enhanced navigation services
Tata Motors, an Indian car manufacturer has partnered with what3words so drivers can enter a 3 word address by voice or text and get directions to that exact location. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but the absence of an addressing standard can make it difficult to conduct business efficiently and can get… Continue reading Tata Motors partners with what3words for enhanced navigation services
LexisNexis Risk Solutions selected by GM as preferred insurance data partner
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a provider of data, analytics and technology, announced that General Motors has selected the LexisNexis® Telematics Exchange, a device-agnostic telematics ecosystem, as its preferred portal for sharing consumer-approved connected car data with insurers. The mission of the Telematics Exchange is to help save consumers time and money, and enhance safety with programs… Continue reading LexisNexis Risk Solutions selected by GM as preferred insurance data partner
Telenav enters into a strategic partnership with Grab to enhance geo-mapping capabilities
Telenav, a provider of connected-car and location-based services, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership and transaction with Grab, Southeast Asia’s super app provider, to boost the latter’s development of geo-based products and services using Telenav’s OpenTerra platform. Grab plans to use Telenav’s OpenTerra platform to process data from its fleet of vehicles to… Continue reading Telenav enters into a strategic partnership with Grab to enhance geo-mapping capabilities