BlipTrack detects Bluetooth, shows real-time data on digital signs, eases traffic
Bluetooth is being used to monitor traffic and display information to drivers in the city of Aarhus, Denmark. Ten digital signs, by ITS Teknik, show
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Chevy Volt batteries with solar and wind power GM Data Center
Nissan is using used Leaf batteries to store energy at a Nissan facility. GM is using its used Chevy Volt batteries for sustainable energy storage
Chevy Silverado OnStar RemoteLink predicts issues before they cause problems
Chevy Silverado drivers will have Proactive Alerts soon. The service predicts and notifies drivers when certain components need servicing before it affects performance. The predictive
Nissan Leaf batteries get 2nd life as storage with Green Charge Networks
Nissan and Green Charge Networks, are working together to give second-lives to lithium-ion Leaf batteries by using them for stationary commercial energy storage. Because they
Mitsubishi Electric’s new Android 3-screen infotainment & noise cancellation systems
Mitsubishi Electric announced two new systems the Active Noise Control (ANC) system its new generation of FLEXConnect In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. FLEXConnect.IVI provides an intuitive,
Canadian connected car roadshow in Silicon Valley with drunk driver stopper, QNX, LTE, wireless charging & more
The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA),will bring its Lexus RX350 connected concept car to Silicon Valley on June 19, to showcase it along with
Automatic updates Bluetooth adapter with dual data & opens app store
Automatic debuted their second-generation Bluetooth Automatic car adapter, allowing third-party “Bluetooth streaming” apps to show data from the car’s computer in real-time. The company also launched
Proof that safety services and technology are effective from OnStar & Volvo
Two new studies show how safety services and safety features in cars have helped reduce injuries in vehicle collisions. GM’S OnStar Injury Severity Prediction has
Land Rovers to rove over potholes & alert in Coventry
Jaguar Land Rover is working on “Pothole Alert” sensors to detect potholes, broken drains and manhole covers then share the data with other vehicles and
BlackBerry OTA IoT updates for automakers
There were many announcements at TU-Detroit Automotive including awards, seminars and exhibitor news. We missed that BlackBerry now offers an over-the-air (OTA) update solution for
Connected cars with Internet connections growing in numbers & profits
Parks Associates research reports that there are increasingly connected cars in the United States. The company reported the following figures: 10% of vehicle owners in
Subaru StarLink prices- iPhone & Android apps coming later
Subaru announced pricing for Subaru Starlink connected services for safety, roadside assistance, advice, vehicle diagnostics and remote features. Starlink offers hands-free connectivity, entertainment and safety services