Toyota unveils traffic map in Japan
Toyota has released an online map which provides information on road closures and natural disasters in Japan.
The company says users can check data from the past one to 24 hours and carry out searches on areas of heavy traffic.
The real-time data is based on the T-Connect/G-Book telematics service information from communications systems in Toyota’s vehicles, and the map is accessible from a smartphone, computer or other devices.
Harman launches V2X telematics system
Harman International, a subsidiary of 1809 Samsung Electronics, has unveiled its Dual-Mode Vehicle to Everything (V2X) telematics system aimed at improving automotive vehicle safety.
Parking operators need to learn from Uber
For parking operators' customers, end of journey may just be start of frustration
Are e-scooters safe for cities?
Electric scooters are promoted as both a lifestyle choice and an environmentally friendly means of solving first- and last-mile challenges.
AVs and bombs: a sinister possibility
Vehicle-ramming attacks by terrorists on pedestrians – often involving multiple fatalities - are sobering reminders of how cars and vans can be used for ill. But a recent court case in the UK highlights a sinister use of newer technology
Abu Dhabi drivers use ‘free’ toll gate until 2020
The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (ADDoT) has announced that drivers can use its new toll gate system for free until 1 January, 2020.
Siemens prepares for growth in EV infrastructure
Siemens ITS Digital Lab and Siemens Energy Business Advisory are working with StreeLight Data to help communities prepare for the growth in electric vehicle (EV) and to improve EV infrastructure planning.
Siemens will offer its energy and EV infrastructure consultancy and analytic capabilities while StreetLight will provide technology that allows Big Data to be integrated with other data sources.
StreetLight uses Big Data-derived multi-mode analytics that provide insights into the sources of traffic flo
Melbourne to ‘increase non-car road space’ over 10 years
The Australian city of Melbourne is proposing a 10-year plan to deliver more space for pedestrians, public transport users and cyclists.
Delhi tries ‘car rationing’ to combat pollution
Delhi has introduced ‘car rationing’ in a bid to battle the Indian capital’s ongoing pollution problem, allowing drivers to use roads only on alternate days.
European Bank presents transport funding plan to 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is setting out its new transport development plan for the coming five years.
Horiba urges electric retrofits for bus fleets
Horiba Mira is urging bus manufacturers and operators to consider converting existing buses with electric powertrain technology to help the UK achieve a cleaner public transportation network.
Horiba’s global electrification services leader Greg Harris says: “While the onus to date has mainly been on bringing new electrical buses to market, not to be overlooked is the major role retrofitting existing buses to e-buses can play in the UK’s all-electric bus towns pilot, and in meeting the EU’s clean vehicles d
Trimble and Qualcomm to improve positioning for connected cars
Trimble has joined forces with Qualcomm Technologies to deliver a solution for maintaining absolute in-lane positioning in connected vehicles.
Nodum launches road closure coordination software
Start-up Nodum has launched a product which allows transit authorities and construction engineers to coordinate road closures to minimise disruption.
Sharebox unveils white label car-share key management
Key sharing app Sharebox has launched a white label key management solution which can be used by car-share companies among other types of businesses. Sharebox has a network of key exchange machines in 450 kiosks, shops and meeting points in eight countries. Clients will now be able to make the process – managed on a mobile app - look like their own, integrating with their own applications, with the software white label programme carrying the brand of choice, including preferred colours and icons. They can b
BYD helps launch electric bus corridor in Chile
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is operating 285 electric buses in an electric bus corridor in the Chilean capital Santiago.
Video: Volocopter makes first public flight
Whether you think flying taxis are the future of transportation or just pure Blade Runner, the Singapore skyline provided a pretty cool backdrop for the first public flight of the Volocopter last week…
Karhoo adds to Iomob’s European MaaS offering
Karhoo is offering its taxis and private hire vehicles as part of Iomob’s Mobility as a Service (MaaS) offerings on projects throughout Europe.
Karhoo CEO Boris Pillchowski says Iomob’s solution of marrying scooters and bicycles with Karhoo’s vehicles will help customers navigate cities more efficiently.
Additionally, Iomob has secured pilot projects with Spanish rail service Renfe and the government of Sweden.
In a separate move, Karhoo has joined the Dutch association for mobility Koninklijk N
South Korea goes for smart road tech
Advanced technologies will be incorporated into future road developments in South Korea as part of a 10-year programme. The country will incorporate smart road technology into expressway routes, with charging systems for EVs as they are being driven - as well as tech to remove dust and other contaminants.
The country’s expressways will be ready for use by self-driving cars by 2024 and over 100 projects have already been planned, authorities say.
Improving safety will be another focus for the smart ro
Indra picks up €75m dynamic toll system deal in US
Indra has been awarded a €75 million deal for work to switch a major US roadway to dynamic pricing.
Intelematics: five takeaways from ITS World Congress in Singapore
If you weren’t fortunate enough to be at the 26th ITS World Congress in Singapore – fear not!
Stephen Owens of Intelematics takes you through his highlights of the show…
Having recently topped the world’s first Smart City Index, Singapore was the ideal host city for this year’s ITS World Congress and provided a fantastic opportunity to bring the International ITS community to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Themed ‘smart mobility, empowering cities,’ it was an enjoyable week full of networking and lea
