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First Graphene launches platform for growing international construction and other industry audience
August 9, 2019
First Graphene, the leading supplier of high-performing, bulk graphene products for the construction and other industries, has launched a new platform to support its growing base of international customers and stakeholders. The new website, www.firstgraphene.net, is an opportunity for visitors to develop a deeper understanding of the potential of graphene and its applications, which include graphene-reinforced concrete used in building projects, and as a fire retardant in commercial and residential prope
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Nortech launches controllers for shared parking facilities
August 9, 2019
Nortech introduced the CPC202 and CPC204 Shared Occupancy Controllers, which control access for groups of users sharing the same parking facility.
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Horiba Mira to deliver autonomous parking project in UK
August 9, 2019
Horiba Mira has partnered with Coventry University to deliver the Trusted and Autonomous Parking (Park-IT) project at a facility under construction in the UK.
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Toyota invests $600m in China’s DiDi and sets up joint venture
August 9, 2019
Toyota is to invest $600 million in Chinese ride-hailing company DiDi Chuxing and will form a joint venture to develop vehicle-related services for its drivers. The partners intend to expand the connected services of Toyota’s Mobility Services Platform to include vehicle management, maintenance and financing for customers and drivers. Toyota also plans to promote the widespread use of battery electric vehicles for future mobility services in China. The joint venture also includes Toyota’s partne
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Call for contributions open for ITS World Congress 2020
August 8, 2019
The International Program Committee is inviting ITS experts to submit their contributions for papers and special interest sessions for the 2020 ITS World Congress in Los Angeles. Focusing on ‘The New Age of Mobility’, contributors will be prompted to select up to three technologies including artificial intelligence/machine learning, automated vehicle, connected vehicle, cybersecurity, alternative fuels, emissions, rural, smart city and truck operations. These technologies fit into eight programme the
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Uber and Sun Mobility to accelerate e-mobility in India
August 8, 2019
Uber has partnered with services provider Sun Mobility to deploy three-wheeled electric autos on its platform in India. Chetan Maini, co-founder of Sun Mobility says: “Our mission is to give users a cost-effective and convenient energy infrastructure solution to accelerate the adoption of EVs (electric vehicles).’’ Sun Mobility will offer its energy infrastructure platform, which includes swappable smart batteries and quick interchange stations to select OEMs for building e-autos. Uber says thi
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UAE introducing new tolling system
August 7, 2019
A new road tolling system is to be implemented in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Sophisticated electronic tolling technology is being installed at the four bridges, Al Maqtaa, Mussafah, Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Khalifa, that connect with Abu Dhabi city. Introducing this tolling system is expected to generate an estimated US$109 million/year in revenue. This will be used to help develop transport infrastructure in Abu Dhabi so as to reduce the reliance on the road network for commuting, improving traf
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Videalert launches air quality monitoring sensors
August 7, 2019
Videalert has unveiled an air quality monitoring sensor which it says provides councils with instant measurements showing the level of pollution in key locations. Tim Daniels, sales and marketing director of Videalert, says: “The sensor generates real-time data on the level of airborne particulates, including nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide, providing councils with real-time insight into the impact of enforcement cameras on improved air quality.” Videalert says the device features a particulate m
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BP and DiDi to build EV charging network in China
August 7, 2019
BP has partnered with ride-hailing company DiDi Chuxing to develop a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across China. The charging hubs will be available to DiDi’s drivers and the public. The partners also intend to expand into convenience offerings and other fleet services in the future. Tufan Erginbilgic, BP's downstream chief executive, says: “The lessons we learn here will help us further expand BP's advanced mobility business worldwide." Both parties have already opened a pilot s
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Veovo to ease subway crowding in New York
August 7, 2019
Veovo is working with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to help ease crowded subways in New York as part of a one-year pilot. It follows an agreement made last year between the MTA and Partnership for New York City to launch the Transit Tech Lab to vet technologies designed to modernise the city’s public transit system. Natalia Quintero, director of the Transit Tech Lab, says: “With Veovo's sensors and analytics, the MTA has more reliable data to inform service changes and improve safe
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Masabi brings account-based fare collection to Fort Collins
August 6, 2019
Masabi and transit agency Transfort have launched a mobile and account-based fare collection system for riders in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado. The solution allows Colorado State University students to use their existing student ID card (RamCard) to tap to travel when boarding bus services. The system uses Masabi’s Justride account-based back office and allows Transfort to turn on account-based fare for all riders when required. Transfort E-ticket allows riders to buy tickets via their mobile
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Autonomous shuttle passenger injured following sudden stop
August 6, 2019
A 76-year-old passenger travelling on an autonomous shuttle has been injured after the vehicle came to an unexpected stop, says KUTV. Gene Petrie, an employee at the Utah State Tax Commission, was thrown from his seat and hit the handrail near the door, resulting in bruising and black eyes. Charlie Roberts, spokesman for the Utah State Tax Commission, is quoted saying: “Out of the clear blue, it suddenly stopped, and it wasn’t a slow-down stop. It was a sudden stop.” Petrie went to the hospital f
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Bytemark appoints Eric Reese chief operating officer
August 5, 2019
Bytemark, a company specialising in transit fare solutions and intermodal mobility, has appointed Eric Reese chief operating officer to lead strategic development strategies. Reese previously worked at Gannett Fleming - an American engineering firm - where he served as vice president for business development. Prior to that, he worked as director for global strategy for Scheidt & Bachmann, a company that markets parking and fare collection systems. Additionally, Reese has served as director, revenue
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EDP and Cabify unveil free EV charger in Brazil
August 5, 2019
EDP has installed a free electric vehicle charger at Cabify’s main site in São Paulo, Brazil
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Trafficware rolls out advanced controller software Scout
August 5, 2019

Trafficware, part of 378 Cubic Transportation Systems, has upgraded its controller software Scout to provide communities with more smart intersection technology.

The controller database has been expanded to support additional phases, overlaps, rings, channels, detectors and logic statements providing traffic engineers with options to enhance intersection features.

Cubic says the controller firmware addresses the requirements for SynchroGreen adaptive traffic signal control and connected and autonomous vehicle applications.

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