Driving

Joshua’s Law: IMPROV®Learning Explains Everything You Need to Know About the New Driving Regulations

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Transport, Defensive driving, Risk management, Driving, Human activities, Human behavior, Road safety

From July 1 2021, new regulations will have an impact on thousands of new teen drivers in Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • From July 1 2021, new regulations will have an impact on thousands of new teen drivers in Georgia.
  • So, the new regulations effectively prevent anyone aged 18 or below from being issued their initial Class D license until they have completed the mandatory training.
  • To get started on your journey to safe driving, get in touch with the IMPROVLearning team today!
  • IMPROVLearning offers some fantastic DDS-approved drivers education courses online that are also compliant with Joshuas Law, so be sure to check out their website!

People Who Use Wheelchairs Found Least Accommodated Among Marginalized Groups

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Human activities, Human behavior, Accessibility, Adapted automobiles, Wheelchairs, Electric vehicles, BraunAbility, Ergonomics, Inclusion, Motorized wheelchair

"[After COVID,] it seems many people are already quickly forgetting to accommodate the needs of those in wheelchairs," noted a wheelchair user who responded to the survey.

Key Points: 
  • "[After COVID,] it seems many people are already quickly forgetting to accommodate the needs of those in wheelchairs," noted a wheelchair user who responded to the survey.
  • BraunAbility, the leading manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and lifts, conducted its second-annual Drive for Inclusion Report Card study to assess the nation's state of inclusion.
  • BraunAbility surveyed both the general public and The Driving Force, an online community of nearly 1,900 individuals with mobility challenges and their caregivers.
  • The Driving Force spoke up with companies and organizations they feel are leading the way in inclusion efforts:

Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium Publishes Safety Management System Guidance for Autonomous Vehicle Development

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Land transport, Transport, Automation, Driving, Automotive safety, Road safety, Vehicular automation

WARRENDALE, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) today announced a new framework for automated driving testing and evaluation.

Key Points: 
  • WARRENDALE, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) today announced a new framework for automated driving testing and evaluation.
  • With the launch of the AVSC Information Report for Adapting a Safety Management System (SMS) for Automated Driving System (ADS) SAE Level 4 and 5 Testing and Evaluation , the AVSC is furthering the safe development, testing and evaluation of automated vehicles.
  • An SMS integrates safety principles, processes, and practices to enhance organizational decisions based on safety risk.
  • The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) is an industry program of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) building on principles that will inform and help lead to industrywide standards for advancing automated driving systems.

DGAP-News: Foresight: Eye-Net Launches Pilot Project With Multinational Japanese Company

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Emerging technologies, Vehicle telematics, Technology, Advanced driver assistance systems, Wireless networking, Driving, Science and technology, Vehicles, Vehicle-to-everything, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Cellular V2X

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., initiated a pilot project with the IT subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar multinational Japanese company to test its Eye-Net(TM) Protect cellular-based vehicle-to-everything (V2X) accident prevention solution.

Key Points: 
  • Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., initiated a pilot project with the IT subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar multinational Japanese company to test its Eye-Net(TM) Protect cellular-based vehicle-to-everything (V2X) accident prevention solution.
  • The pilot project will evaluate Eye-Net's solution for possible integration as an application layer into the car-to-everything (C2X) platform of the Japanese company to create potentially safer driving environments.
  • This additional pilot project expands Eye-Net's activity in the automotive-related market, potentially enabling the Japanese company to extend its communication capabilities to include more vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, in addition to drivers.
  • We believe that the current pilot project will open up new collaboration opportunities for Eye-Net in the cellular-V2X market,' said Dror Elbaz, COO & Deputy CEO of Eye-Net Mobile.

Automotive Transformation Group Created to Revolutionise Vehicle Sales Enabling Billions in Online Sales as Industry Rapidly Digitises

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Automation, Automotive safety, Driving, Vehicular automation, Automotive industry

Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.

Key Points: 
  • Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.
  • It will enable billions of pounds in online sales and efficiencies across the global automotive industry and fundamentally improve the way cars are purchased.
  • An essential component is connecting finance data, the core thread of new and used vehicle sales.
  • Commenting on the launch of the Automotive Transformation Group, Chairman David Riemenschneider said: "The digitalisation of the sales process is advancing at an unrelenting pace.

Automotive Transformation Group Created to Revolutionise Vehicle Sales Enabling Billions in Online Sales as Industry Rapidly Digitises

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Automation, Automotive safety, Driving, Vehicular automation, Automotive industry

Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.

Key Points: 
  • Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the Group offers the industry's first market-ready, global and scalable solution for automated vehicle cycle management optimisation.
  • It will enable billions of pounds in online sales and efficiencies across the global automotive industry and fundamentally improve the way cars are purchased.
  • An essential component is connecting finance data, the core thread of new and used vehicle sales.
  • Commenting on the launch of the Automotive Transformation Group, Chairman David Riemenschneider said: "The digitalisation of the sales process is advancing at an unrelenting pace.

EQS-News: u-blox AG: First dual-output automotive dead reckoning module qualified for operation up to 105 °C

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Technology, Science and technology, Articles, Emerging technologies, Vehicle telematics, Advanced driver assistance systems, Driving, Wireless networking, U-blox, Telematics, Vehicle-to-everything, Satellite navigation

The u-blox NEO-M9L-20A and NEO-M9L-01A modules, as well as the M9140-KA-DR chip are specially designed for first-mount automotive solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The u-blox NEO-M9L-20A and NEO-M9L-01A modules, as well as the M9140-KA-DR chip are specially designed for first-mount automotive solutions.
  • Applications include integrated navigation systems such as in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and head units, integrated telematics control units (TCU), and V2X.
  • The automotive dead reckoning (ADR) output smartly combines the GNSS fix with IMU data to deliver the most accurate positioning output for the given scenario.
  • All the module variants are compliant with AEC-Q104, the latest standard for ensuring the reliability of modules used in automotive applications.

Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for Georgia Drivers

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Insurance, Transport, Vehicle insurance, Mercury General, Service industries, Usage-based insurance, Traffic collision, Driving

LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Georgia to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Georgia to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.
  • "Most car crashes can be avoided and MercuryGO is a helpful app that will keep Georgians safe while on the road," said Mercury Insurance Director of Product Management Mike Dawdy.
  • Licensed teen drivers, 18 years and younger, who are registered for MercuryGO will instantly receive a 10% participation discount on auto insurance.
  • Tweet the news:MercuryGO is available in Georgia and could save drivers up to a 40% on auto insurance.

Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for Florida Drivers

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Transport, Vehicle insurance, Mercury General, Chemistry, Service industries, Usage-based insurance, Driving, Mercury

LOS ANGELES, July1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Florida to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Florida to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.
  • "Mercury wants to help make Florida's roads as safe as possible," said Mercury Insurance Director of Product Management Mike Dawdy.
  • Licensed teen drivers, 18 years and younger, who are registered for MercuryGO will instantly receive a 10% participation discount on auto insurance.
  • Tweet the news:MercuryGO is available in Florida and might save drivers up to a 20% on auto insurance.

Electric Vehicle Pioneer Arrival Partners With Ambarella to Deliver Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Academic disciplines, Automation, Articles, Technology, Emerging technologies, Automotive safety, Driving, Vehicular automation, Self-driving car, Artificial intelligence, Ambarella Inc.

The module will be used to enable autonomous driving (AD) and ADAS features in the Arrival Bus and Van.

Key Points: 
  • The module will be used to enable autonomous driving (AD) and ADAS features in the Arrival Bus and Van.
  • Arrival has the potential to transform urban mobility with its integrated transportation ecosystem that includes vehicles, digital tools and Microfactories, said Fermi Wang, CEO of Ambarella.
  • Our AI-based vision processing is enabling Arrival to meet the ever-increasing performance and functional safety requirements for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Ambarella CV2FS AI vision processor offers an open platform for differentiated, high-performance automotive systems and is designed to enable safety-critical applications.