Tag Archives :: V2V
NHTSA Reviewing ADAS Technologies for New Car Assessment Guidelines
February 27, 2015 – Developing at lightning speed, advanced driver assist technology (ADAS) is a central technology focus for many automakers and demand among consumers is outpacing other vehicle features such as horsepower, MPG and infotainment. It is no wonder that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has bolstered its automotive safety technology agenda to include ADAS. The […] [Continue Reading]
2104: A Banner Year for Connected Car
December 22, 2014 – If we could put 2014 into a time capsule and open it at some point in the future, we might look back upon this last year as experiencing incredible breakthroughs in the connected car space. Without a doubt, 2014 was a year in which we witnessed technological, cultural and societal shifts that have begun to […] [Continue Reading]
Vehicle Review: 2015 Ford F-150 – Truck Technology Advancements for the Next Decade
October 16, 2014 – “Lighter, stronger, smarter.” This phrase was touted as the rallying cry for the 2015 F-150 truck development teams at Ford since the program began in October 2010. From what we saw at the 2015 F-150 rollout event in San Antonio, Texas earlier this month, it appears that Ford achieved what it set out to do. […] [Continue Reading]
V2V, V2I And Law Enforcement: The New RoboCop?
September 29, 2014 – You’ve seen the movie: Well-intended advanced technologies are used for law enforcement. And let’s just say they lead to unintended consequences. We are witnessing initial but inevitable discussion of policies and procedures by law enforcement and the federal government using data generated by V2V and V2I systems to track motorists and possibly issue traffic citations […] [Continue Reading]
V2V and the Challenges of Prompt, Continuous Connectivity
September 25, 2014 – Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication provides proximity and basic status information to other vehicles utilizing the same technology, the purpose of which is warn drivers of impending collisions. Working alongside cameras, processors, interior sensors and other on-board safety and security features, V2V can dramatically increase system effectiveness by extending communication range with other vehicles and creating a […] [Continue Reading]