Less than five months ago, Regina Hopper took up the reins as President and Chief Executive Officer of ITS America at an important juncture in the future of the nation's transportation infrastructure. As she arrived in Bordeaux to fully participate in her first ITS World Congress, she explained her background and the challenges and opportunities facing this industry.
Amsterdam’s Here Technologies claims its over-the-air (OTA) solution will help keep connected and self-driving vehicles safe with less cost to automakers and car owners. OTA Connect is intended to ensure data, software and firmware can be transferred between the cloud and a car securely to update vehicle functions.
Ralf Herrtwich, senior vice president automotive at Here, says the device allows automakers to update vehicles remotely. Drivers can also purchase upgrades and features more conveniently.
